The isolation of Campylobacter spp. From modified atmosphere packaged foods

International Journal of Environmental Health Research

Volumn 8, Issue 3, 1998, Pages 215-221

  Phillips, Carol A ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF NORTHAMPTON   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Campylobacter; Mixed vegetable salads; Modified atmosphere packaging; Poultry meat

Indexed keywords

ARTICLE; BACTERIUM ISOLATION; CAMPYLOBACTER; FOOD CONTAMINATION; FOOD CONTROL; FOOD PACKAGING; HUMAN; MEAT; POULTRY; PUBLIC HEALTH; VEGETABLE;

EID: 0031660941     PISSN: 09603123     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/09603129873499     Document Type: Article

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