FOODBORNE DISEASE - EMERGING PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS

Foodborne disease is increasing in industrialised countries for comple x reasons, including changes in the aetiological agents, the populatio n at risk and food production and processing. It is unlikely ever to b e eliminated, but the risk can be minimised. A preventive, rather than reactive, approach to ensuring food safety from ''paddock to plate'' is proposed for Australia, bringing it in line with many of its tradin g partners.