Pathogenic microorganisms associated with fresh produce

Journal of Food Protection

Volumn 59, Issue 2, 1996, Pages 204-216

  Beuchat, Larry R ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA   (United States)

Author keywords

Fresh produce; Fruits; Pathogenic microorganisms; Vegetables

Indexed keywords

EID: 0030042163     PISSN: 0362028X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.4315/0362-028X-59.2.204     Document Type: Article

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