The produce contamination problem causes and solutions / edited by Karl R. Matthews, Gerald M. Sapers, Charles P. Gerba.
| Other author | Sapers, Gerald M. |
| Other author | Matthews, Karl R. |
| Other author | Gerba, Charles P., 1945- |
| Format | Electronic |
| Edition | Second edition. |
| Publication Info | Amsterdam : Elsevier : Academic Press, c2014. |
| Description | xix, 471 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Agricultural, Biological, and Food Sciences eBook Collection 2014 [EBCABS14] |
| Subjects |
| Series | Food science and technology international series Food science and technology international series. ^A356403 |
| Contents | 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. |
| General note | Previous edition: 2009. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2014430313 |
| ISBN | 9780124046115 (hbk.) |
| ISBN | 0124046118 (hbk.) |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |