The produce contamination problem : causes and solutions /

The produce contamination problem : causes and solutions / edited by Karl R. Matthews, Gerald M. Sapers, Charles P. Gerba. - Second edition. - xix, 471 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. - Food science and technology international series . - Food science and technology international series. .

Previous edition: 2009.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Pt. 1. Produce contamination : Scope and sources -- Scope of the produce contamination problem -- Microbial attachment and persistence on plants -- Identification of the source of contamination -- Manure management -- Bioaerosol contamination of produce : Potential issues from an unexplored contaminant route -- Water quality -- Disease risks posed by wild birds associated with agricultural landscapes -- Produce contamination by other wildlife -- pt. 2. Commodities associated with major outbreaks and recalls -- Leafy vegetables -- Melons -- Microbiological safety of sprouted seeds : Interventions and regulations -- Salmonella and tomatoes -- Tree fruits and nuts : Outbreaks, contamination sources, prevention, and remediation -- Berry contamination : Outbreaks and contamination issues -- pt. 3. Contamination avoidance pre and postharvest -- Produce contamination issues in Mexico and Central America -- Regulatory issues in Europe regarding fresh fruit and vegetable safety -- pt. 4. Technology for reduction of human pathogens in fresh produce -- Disinfection of contaminated produce with conventional washing and sanitizing technology -- Advanced technologies for detection and elimination of bacterial pathogens -- Conclusions and recommendations.

9780124046115 (hbk.) 0124046118 (hbk.)

2014430313

GBB412498 bnb

101633638 DNLM 016620592 Uk


Foodborne diseases.
Food contamination.
Food contamination--Prevention.
Food--Microbiology.
Food Microbiology.
Fruit--microbiology.
Food Industry--standards.
Food Safety--methods.
Vegetables--microbiology.
Food contamination.
Food contamination--Prevention.
Food--Microbiology.
Foodborne diseases.

QR122 / .P76 2014

2014 H-136 QW 85