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Record Nr.

UNINA9911020430203321

Autore

Bell C. <1946->

Titolo

Salmonella : a practical approach to the organism and its control in foods / / Chris Bell, Alec Kyriakides

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Oxford ; ; Malden, Mass., : Blackwell Science, 2002

ISBN

9786611312794

9781281312792

1281312797

9780470999455

0470999454

9780470999448

0470999446

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (338 p.)

Collana

Practical food microbiology series

Altri autori (Persone)

KyriakidesAlec

Disciplina

616.9/27

Soggetti

Salmonella food poisoning

Salmonella

Food - Microbiology

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

Salmonella: A practical approach to the organism and its control in foods; CONTENTS; Foreword; 1 Background; Introduction; Taxonomy of Salmonella; Illness caused by Salmonella; Sources of Salmonella; 2 Outbreaks: causes and lessons to be learnt; Introduction; Sprouted salad vegetables: England, Sweden, USA and Canada; Salami: England; Orange juice: USA; Chocolate confectionery: USA and Canada; Infant dried milk: England; Pasteurised milk cheese: England; Catering and the home; 3 Factors affecting growth and survival of Salmonella; General; Temperature; pH, water activity and other factors

4 Industry focus: control of SalmonellaIntroduction; Salami and raw, dry-cured meat products; Cooked, perishable meat products; Chocolate; Fresh fruit juice; Infant dried foods; Chicken and eggs; Generic control of Salmonella; 5 Industry action and reaction; Introduction; Legislation and standards; Guidelines; Specifications; Monitoring for Salmonella; 6 Test methods; Conventional methods;



Alternative methods; 7 The future; Glossary of terms; References; Index

Sommario/riassunto

Human illness attributed to foodborne pathogenic microorganisms has been prominent in the mass media in recent years. The Practical Food Microbiology Series has been devised to give practical and accurate information about specific organisms of concern to public health. The information is designed for use by those in the food industry working in manufacturing, retailing and quality assurance, those in associated professional sectors e.g. public health, and students in each of these areas.  The series is unique in its practical approach as it draws on real life situations to highlight pract