The impact of complex ecosystems in the food industry

Abstract

Today, in food safety, one of the most difficult to identify by visual methods, without accredited methodological practices, is microbiological contamination, which carries a risk of product quality reduction and a high risk of consumer poisoning by pathogenic microorganisms. This type of contamination can pose a significant threat to the health of the consumer and incur both reputational and financial losses for the manufacturer. In a highly competitive food manufacturing environment, manufacturers must pay attention to the risks that affect them.