Course requirements, motivation for undertaking this course of study.

A briefing on the science and issues of GMO food.

Environmental mercury, methyl-mercury and human toxicity.

Heavy metal(oid)s and food.

A review of dioxin-like compounds and their toxicological concern.

Heat, enzymes, oxidation and food toxicology.

Veterinary medicine, food production, risks and benefits.

Bacterial endotoxins, exotoxins, and food.

Exploring the linkage between human foodborne toxicosis and foods.

Seafood safety.