Microbiology of Fresh Produce (Emerging Issues in Food Safety)

Matthews, Karl R. (EDT)

Amer Soc for Microbiology（2005/12発売）

• 製本 Hardcover:ハードカバー版／ページ数 239 p.
• 言語 ENG
• 商品コード 9781555813574
• DDC分類 664.001579

基本説明

Presents the latest research and industry practices that promote microbiological safety of fruits and vegetables.

Full Description

Presents the latest research and industry practices promoting microbiological safety of fruits and vegetables. * Examines key issues of microbiological safety of fresh produce, from production to consumption, and focuses on the unique challenges the specialists encounter in controlling microorganisms found on produce. * Highlights microorganisms associated with human illness and linked to consumption of contaminated produce. * Discusses industry trends and topical issues, including the microbiology of imported and domestic produce, good agricultural practices, irradiation, edible films, and diagnostic techniques used in the field. * Features a chapter devoted to the practices related to the safety of seed sprouts, covering valuable information relevant to the producer, researcher, and extension specialist. This title is published by the American Society for Microbiology Press and distributed by Taylor and Francis in rest of world territories.

Contents

Table of Contents1. Microorganisms Associated with Fruits and Vegetables, Karl R. Matthews2. Role of Good Agricultural Practices in Fruit and Vegetable Safety, Elizabeth A. Bihn and Robert B. Gravani3. Biology of Foodborne Pathogens on Produce, Ethan B. Solomon, Maria T. Brandl, and Robert E. Mandrell4. Postharvest Handling and Processing: Sources of Microorganisms and Impact of Sanitizing Procedures, Jorge M. Fonseca5. Microbiological Safety of Fresh-Cut Produce: Where Are We Now? Arvind A. Bhagwat6. Seed Sprouts: the State of Microbiological Safety, William F. Fett, Tong-Jen Fu, and Mary Lou Tortorello7. Consumer Handling of Fresh Produce, Christine M. Bruhn