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„Presents 22 contributions addressing a wide array of microbial food safety issues, written in language that is understandable to a general audience.“ (SciTech Book News, Vol. 25, No. 4, December 2001)„If readers have ever been concerned about food poisoning, Guide to Foodborne Pathogens should be on their must-read list.“ (Choice, Vol. 39, No. 7, March 2002) „Presents 22 contributions addressing a wide array of microbial food safety issues, written in language that is understandable to a general audience.“ (SciTech Book News, Vol. 25, No. 4, December 2001)„If readers have ever been concerned about food poisoning, Guide to Foodborne Pathogens should be on their must-read list.“ (Choice, Vol. 39, No. 7, March 2002)
An expert survey of foodborne pathogens, illnesses, and control methods
This volume offers broad and accessible coverage of the pathogens-bacteria, viruses, and parasites-most commonly responsible for foodborne illness. It discusses the nature of illnesses; the epidemiology of pathogens; and current detection, prevention, and control methods. It also features chapters on the globalization of the food supply, seafood toxins, and other miscellaneous agents.
Twenty-one chapters, by experts from around the world, cover the most dangerous illnesses and foodborne pathogens currently threatening world populations. Topics include: