In this book, some of the most qualified scientists review different food safety topics, ranging from emerging and reemerging foodborne pathogens, food regulations in the USA, food risk analysis and the most important foodborne pathogens based on food commodities. This book provides the reader with the necessary knowledge to understand some of the complexities of food safety. However, anybody with basic knowledge in microbiology will find in this book additional information related to a variety of food safety topics.
Key Features - Provides a thorough review of the most prevalent food hazards in the most common food categories.
- Summarizes the current scientific understanding of the most common biological hazards by food commodity.
- Provides an overview of the current regulations related to food safety in the USA.
Contents
Part I Microorganisms and Food Contamination
- Emerging and Reemerging Foodborne Pathogens
- Clinical Presentations and Pathogenicity Mechanisms of Bacterial Foodborne Infections
- Microbiology Terms Applied to Food Safety
- Methods for Identification of Bacterial Foodborne Pathogens
- Methods for Epidemiological Studies of Foodborne Pathogens
- Foodborne Viruses
Part II Safety of Major Food Products
- Safety of Produce
- Safety of Fruit, Nut, and Berry Products
- Safety of Dairy Products
- Safety of Meat Products
- Safety of Fish and Seafood Products
Part III Risk Analysis, Interventions and Regulations
- Food Risk Analysis
- Interventions to Inhibit or Inactivate Bacterial Pathogens in Foods
- Food Regulation in the United States
- Role of Different Regulatory Agencies in the United States
Part IV List of Other Food Safety Resources
- Food Safety Resources
Glossary
Index
Book Details
- Hardcover: 272 pages
- Publisher: Springer; 2012 edition
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1461411769
- ISBN-13: 978-1461411765
- Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 7.4 x 1.1 inches
List Price: $79.95