"Food pathogens" refers to harmful microorganisms, such as bacteria or viruses, that can contaminate food and cause illness or disease when consumed by humans. These pathogens can make us sick if we eat contaminated food. Full definition
The time - honored inspection methods — sight, smell, and touch — simply do not work on the new generation of food pathogens. (scientificamerican.com)
But having quantitative results on viruses offers a starting place for understanding in more detail the factors that influence the spread of food pathogens. (sciencemag.org)
«This approach begins to address the critical need for the food industry for detecting food pathogens within six hours or less,» said Michael Ladisch, a distinguished professor of agricultural and biological engineering at Purdue University. (sciencedaily.com)