Sumac (Rhus coriaria) Extracts to Enhance the Microbiological Safety of the Red Meat

Despite the great progress in reducing malnutrition and famine eradication in many countries, our planet's population continues to be affected by many food-related defies, including vitamin and mineral deficiencies, obesity, and non-communicable diseases. These challenges are fuelled, in part, by cheap, convenient, and highly-processed foods. However, food threats are not restricted to these mentioned issues. One area to which the international community has given substantial attention is ensuring the safety from infection and contamination of the food we produce, trade, and eat. It would be disastrous if our substantial foods were to become unsafe for consumption. More efforts need to be provided to prevent food insecurity starting from aligning policies in agriculture, trade, health, education, and social protection to provide a safe and healthy diet for all. Unfortunately, food safety in Lebanon is a neglected issue. Many Lebanese food products are labeled as