| Sumario: | Evidence on foodborne disease (FBD) in developing countries is still
limited, but important studies in recent years have broadened our
understanding. These suggest that developing country consumers are
concerned about FBD; that most of the known burden of FBD disease
comes from biological hazards; and, that most FBD is the result of
consumption of fresh, perishable foods sold in informal markets. FBD is
likely to increase in developing countries as the result of massive
increases in the consumption of risky foods (livestock and fish products
and produce) and lengthening and broadening value chains. Although
intensification of agricultural production is a strong trend, so far agroindustrial
production and modern retail have not demonstrated clear
advantages in food safety and disease control. There is limited evidence
on effective, sustainable and scalable interventions to improve food
safety in domestic markets. Training farmers on input use and good
practices often benefits those farmers trained, but has not been scalable
or sustainable, except where good practices are linked to eligibility for
export. Training informal value chain actors who receive business
benefits from being trained has been more successful. Such benefits
may include prime sell prices for niche or branded products or
increased consumer trust. New technologies strongly driving by their
feasibility, growing public concern and increased emphasis on food
system governance can also improve food safety. Promising examples
from ongoing ILRI research (e.g. Uganda, Slaughterhouses hygienic
management and Vietnam, Food Safety task force) will be provided and
discussed.
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