Seafood Safety

Can Americans continue to add more seafood to their diets without fear of illness or even death?

Seafood-caused health problems are not widespread, but consumers are at risk from seafood-borne microbes and toxins - with consequences that can range from mild enteritis to fatal illness.

At a time when legislators and consumer groups are seeking a sound regulatory approach, "Seafood Safety" presents a comprehensive set of practical recommendations for ensuring the safety of the seafood supply.

This volume presents the first-ever overview of the field, covering seafood consumption patterns, where and how seafood contamination occurs, and the effectiveness of regulation.

A wealth of technical information is presented on the sources of contamination - microbes, natural toxins, and chemical pollutants - and their effects on human health.

The volume evaluates methods used for risk assessment and inspection sampling.