<p style="text-align:justify"><strong><em>Food Microbiology and Food Safety: Principles, Foundations, and Frontiers</em></strong> by <strong>Dr. Avantina Sharma</strong> is a comprehensive academic resource designed for undergraduate and postgraduate students of food science, food technology, microbiology, biotechnology, agriculture, and food safety. The book integrates classical microbiological concepts with modern scientific advancements and global food safety practices.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">The text provides a systematic understanding of microorganisms in food systems, covering their structure, physiology, ecology, and impact on food quality and public health. It explores both harmful and beneficial microbial activities, including food spoilage, foodborne diseases, fermentation, preservation technologies, and emerging risks such as antimicrobial resistance and novel pathogens.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">A key strength of the book is its integration of Indian case studies and regulatory frameworks, including standards from the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) and Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), alongside global perspectives from Codex Alimentarius, WHO, FAO, FDA, and EFSA. This dual perspective enables readers to understand food safety challenges in both local and international contexts.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">The book also highlights modern developments such as predictive microbiology, molecular diagnostics, genomics, artificial intelligence applications, and sustainable food technologies. Each chapter includes learning objectives, structured explanations, case studies, review questions, and references to support conceptual understanding and practical application.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">By bridging traditional microbiology with contemporary food biotechnology and safety systems, this textbook serves as both a teaching companion and a reference for students, researchers, and professionals working to ensure food quality, safety, and innovation in a globalized food system</p>