Outbreaks associated with fresh produce: Incidence, growth, and survival of pathogens in fresh and fresh-cut produce

Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety

Volumn 2, Issue 1 SUPPL., 2003, Pages 78-141

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