Book

Foodborne diseases remain one of the most persistent and evolving threats to global public health. In an increasingly interconnected world, pathogens once limited to specific regions can rapidly spread through complex international food supply chains. Factors such as globalization of food trade, intensification of animal agriculture, changing dietary habits, antimicrobial resistance, and climate change are accelerating the emergence and re-emergence of foodborne pathogens. Emerging Foodborne Diseases: Surveillance, Epidemiology, and Public Health Interventions provides a comprehensive reference for understanding the scientific, epidemiological, and policy dimensions of modern foodborne disease threats. The book explores the conceptual foundations of emerging pathogens, the global burden of foodborne illness, and the biological agents responsible for outbreaks—including bacteria, viruses, parasites, and toxin-producing organisms. The volume also examines the critical systems used to detect, investigate, and control outbreaks. Topics include modern surveillance networks, molecular epidemiology tools such as whole-genome sequencing, outbreak investigation methodologies, and integrated food safety monitoring across human, animal, food, and environmental sectors. These approaches reflect the growing importance of the One Health framework in managing complex foodborne disease risks. Designed for epidemiologists, food safety professionals, microbiologists, public health practitioners, and policy makers, this reference bridges scientific research and real-world public health practice. Through case studies, analytical frameworks, and global perspectives, the book provides practical guidance for strengthening surveillance systems, improving outbreak response, and preparing food safety systems for emerging threats in an era of rapid environmental and technological change.