The effects of various disinfectants against Listeria monocytogenes on fresh-cut vegetables

Food Microbiology

Volumn 13, Issue 4, 1996, Pages 311-321

  Zhang, S ^a   Farber, J M ^b  

^a Inspection Technology Institute   (China)

^b HEALTH CANADA   (Canada)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

BRASSICA OLERACEA VAR. CAPITATA; LACTUCA; LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES;

EID: 0030220556     PISSN: 07400020     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1006/fmic.1996.0037     Document Type: Article

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