Human Health Risks Concerning Food Waste Management

Over time, the enormous amount of waste, generated worldwide, induces threats to the environment. Most of the total waste, generated globally, is represented by food waste, which is produced annually. The most relevant sources are the food and beverage industry as well as households. The purpose of the study is to: (i) identify risk factors on human health generated by the production of food waste; (ii) analyze and highlight the best management alternatives for the recovery and recycling valuable components of food waste, to reduce the environmental impacts and human health risks and diminish the pressure on natural resources.