Advances in the Generation and Transport Behavior of Secondary Hazards from Food Packaging Sterilization

Abstract:

Food packaging sterilization is an important technical means to avoid the spread of SARS-CoV-2 and the cross-contamination of foodborne viruses. However, the secondary hazards generated after sterilization are complex and have different characteristics, and a wide range of factors affect the formation of these hazards. The studies about the migration behavior of secondary hazards from packaging materials to food remain to be reviewed. Therefore, the author systematically reviewed the correspondence between sterilization technologies and secondary hazards generated after food packaging sterilization, the characteristics of secondary hazards, the factors affecting the formation of secondary hazards, and the detection technologies of secondary hazards. By outlining the classical migration model, the author summarized the migration patterns and harm of secondary hazards generated by different sterilization technologies and the specific measures to prevent the migration, thus providing guidance for guaranteeing the safety of pre-packaged food during transportation and storage after sterilization.