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Record Nr.

UNINA9910463292403321

Titolo

Advances in microbial food safety . Volume 1 / / edited by John Sofos

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Philadelphia, PA : , : Woodhead Pub., , 2013

ISBN

0-85709-874-8

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (559 p.)

Collana

Woodhead Publishing series in food science, technology and nutrition ; ; number 259

Altri autori (Persone)

SofosJohn

Disciplina

664.001579

Soggetti

Food - Microbiology

Food - Safety measures

Food - Toxicology

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

part I. Expert interview with Dr. R. Bruce Tompkin -- part II. Pathogen updates -- part III. Pathogen surveillance, detection and identification -- part IV. Food preservation techniques -- part V. Pathogen control management -- part VI. Understanding and modelling pathogen behaviour.

Sommario/riassunto

New research, outbreaks of foodborne disease and changes to legislation mean that food microbiology research is constantly evolving. Advances in microbial food safety: Volume 1 summarises the key trends in this area for the food industry.The book begins with an introductory chapter discussing food safety management systems from the past to the present day and looking to future directions. The book moves on to provide updates on specific pathogens including Salmonella, Listeria monocytogenes and Bacillus species. New developments in the area are explored with chapters on emerging parasi