presents latest research and industry practices that promote microbiological safety of fruits and vegetables; provides extensive information on practices related to the safety of seed sprouts; highlights consumer preferences and handling practices of fruits and vegetables; covers latest informati[...]
Authoritative coverage presented in a format designed to facilitate teaching and learning The newly updated and expanded third edition Includes expert perspectives on parasites, viruses and prions, and non-thermal processes. Incorporates instructors' input to further clarify complex topics in the fi[...]
Understanding the causes and contributing factors leading to outbreaks of food-borne illness associated with contamination of fresh produce is a worldwide challenge for everyone from the growers of fresh-cut produce through the entire production and delivery process. The premise of this book is that[...]