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
EditionSecond edition.
Publication InfoAmsterdam : Elsevier : Academic Press, c2014.
Descriptionxix, 471 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Supplemental ContentFull text available from Agricultural, Biological, and Food Sciences eBook Collection 2014 [EBCABS14]
Subjects

SeriesFood 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 notePrevious edition: 2009.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
Access restrictionAvailable only to authorized users.
Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2014430313
ISBN9780124046115 (hbk.)
ISBN0124046118 (hbk.)

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