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. .
<br/><br/> Previous edition: 2009. 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/>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. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780124046115 (hbk.) 0124046118 (hbk.) 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>2014430313 
<br/><br/><label>Nat. Bib. No.: </label>GBB412498  bnb 
<br/><br/><label>Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: </label>101633638  DNLM 016620592  Uk 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Foodborne diseases.<br/>Food contamination.<br/>Food contamination--Prevention.<br/>Food--Microbiology.<br/>Food Microbiology.<br/>Fruit--microbiology.<br/>Food Industry--standards.<br/>Food Safety--methods.<br/>Vegetables--microbiology.<br/>Food contamination.<br/>Food contamination--Prevention.<br/>Food--Microbiology.<br/>Foodborne diseases.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>QR122  / .P76 2014 
<br/><br/><label>National Library of Medicine Call No.: </label>2014 H-136 QW 85