Havelaar, Arie H., Stanley Brul, Aarieke De Jong, Rob De Jonge, Marcel H. Zwietering, and Benno H. Ter Kuile. "Future Challenges to Microbial Food Safety." International Journal of Food Microbiology (2009). Print.
In this article the authors argue that food borne illness still poses a considerable burden despite the efforts of all parties involved in making our food safe. Microbes can enter the food chain at any step and are able to adapt to the environment in order to survive. They are extremely dangerous for this reason. Thus crucial steps must be taken by everyone involved in food production. The Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) and good manufacturing principles must occur.
Wallace, Robert B., and Maria Oria. Enhancing Food Safety: the Role of the Food and Drug Administration. Washington, DC: National Academies, 2010. Print.
In this book the authors argue that the FDA lacks a comprehensive vision for food safety. In order to protect the nation's food they must change their approach. This book is the Institute of Medicine's report on examining the gaps in the FDA and the tools needed to improve food safety.
Tucker, Mark, Sherrie R. Whaley, and Jeff S. Sharp. "Consumer Perceptions of Food-related Risks." International Journal of Food Science and Technology 41.2 (2006): 135-46. Print.
In this article the authors argue that consumer analysis results may assist food safety specialists in developing more effective education and risk communication programs for target audiences. This is important because concerns over food safety is the fuel behind improving the food safety system.
Nestle, Marion. Food Politics: How the Food Industry Influences Nutrition and Health. Berkeley: University of California, 2002. Print.
In this book, Nestle argues that food companies use every means at their disposal to sell their products. They lobby congress for favorable laws and government agencies for favorable regulations. They work the system in every way so that they can create and protect their selling environment. This book would be a great addition to my work since it has more examples of the food industry and their efforts to maximize profits at the expense of our health.
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