The microbiological safety of minimally processed vegetables

International Journal of Food Science and Technology

Volumn 34, Issue 1, 1999, Pages 1-22

  Francis, Gillian A ^a   Thomas, Christopher ^a   O'Beirne, David ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF LIMERICK   (Ireland)

Author keywords

Disinfection; Food safety; Foodborne pathogens; Modified atmosphere packaging; Processing

Indexed keywords

AEROMONAS HYDROPHILA; CLOSTRIDIUM BOTULINUM; LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES;

EID: 0033239565     PISSN: 09505423     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-2621.1999.00253.x     Document Type: Review

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