Forsythe, S. J. (Steve J.)

The microbiology of safe food / Stephen J. Forsythe. - 2nd ed. - Chichester, West Sussex, U.K. ; Ames, Iowa : Blackwell Pub., c2010. - xvii, 476 p., [16]p. of plates : ill. (some col.) ; 25 cm.

Contents: Foodborne infections - - Basic aspects - - The microbial flora of food and its preservation - - Foodborne pathogens - - Methods of detection and characterisation - - Microbial criteria - - Hygienic production practices - - Food safety management tools - - Microbiological risk assessment - - Application of microbial risk assessment - - International control of microbiological hazards in foods; regulations and authorities. Includes bibliographical references and index.

9781405140058 (pbk. : alk. paper)


Food--Microbiology.