Author(s): Doyle, M. P.; Beuchat, L. R. [Editors]

Correspondence address: Cent. for Food Safety, Univ. of Georgia, Griffin, GA 30223, USA

Publisher address: PO Box 605, Herndon, VA 20172, USA; ASM Press. Tel. +1 703-661-1593. Fax +1 703-661-1501. E-mail books@asmusa.org. www.estore.asm.org. Price USD 169.95

Publication Year: 2007

Refs: many ref.

Language(s): English

ISBN: 9781555814076

This book provides a reference for recent advances in all aspects of food microbiology. Additions to this 3rd edition includes chapters covering Enterobacter sakazakii, prions, genomics and proteomics, and molecular source tracking and subtyping. The book is aimed at microbiologists working in research and the food industry. It is divided into 47 chapters under the following 10 headings: Factors of special significance to food microbiology (5 chapters, pp. 3–102); Microbial spoilage and public health concerns (4 chapters, pp. 105–183); Foodborne pathogenic bacteria (14 chapters, pp. 187–533); Mycotoxigenic molds (3 chapters, pp. 537–578); Viruses (1 chapter, pp. 581–607); Prions (1 chapter, pp. 581–626); Foodborne and waterborne parasites (3 chapters, pp. 629–681); Preservatives and preservation methods (3 chapters, pp. 685–764); Fermentations and beneficial microorganisms (8 chapters, pp. 767–907); and Advanced techniques in food microbiology (5 chapters, pp. 911–1004). A 34 pp. subject index is also included.

Section: Hygiene and toxicology

Keywords: BOOKS; FOOD SAFETY; FOODS; MICROBIOLOGY

Pages: Ed. 3, xviii + 1038pp.

Book

Accession number: 2008-04-Cd0747

Date added: 28-Jan-2008

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