Food borne diseases-risks in food storage

During the workshop, most common food borne diseases and food safety regulations and standards will be presented. Knowledge about possible presence of food born microorganisms will allow better understanding and selection o packaging material which will secure microbiological safety of packed food. Training school " Food borne diseases-risks in food storage " will be held in Department of Medical Microbiology, Semmelweis University, for 3 days. Day 1: Lectures on introduction to food-borne diseases, microorganisms and food contamination, and understanding various microorganisms responsible for food contamination (bacteria, viruses, parasites, fungi). Day 2: practical exercises related to safe food handling, preparation, and storage, simulated outbreak investigation and response exercises. Day 3: Lecture on prevention and control strategies, food safety regulations and standards, foodborne outbreak investigation, emerging food safety challenges. Final presentation and certificate distribution.