Because corrosion is a diffusion-controlled process, it occurs on exposed surfaces. As a result, methods to reduce the activity of the exposed surface, such as passivation and chromate conversion, can increase a material's corrosion resistance.
Foodborne Illnesses Definition: A foodborne illness is an infection or poisoning caused by a bacterium, virus, parasite, or chemical transmitted by food. A foodborne outbreak is an illness event that typically includes two or more people infected from a common food source.
Food-borne illnesses, also referred to as food borne diseases, food borne infections and food poisoning, are a common, yet preventable, public health problem across the globe. Foodborne illnesses are diseases that are usually infectious and toxic in nature and can range from mild to severe health problems and risks.