The use of indicators and surrogate microorganisms for the evaluation of pathogens in fresh and fresh-cut produce

Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety

Volumn 2, Issue 1 SUPPL., 2003, Pages 179-185

  Busta, F F ^a   Suslow, T V ^a   Parish, M E ^a   Beuchat, L R ^a   Farber, J N ^a   Garrett, E H ^a   Harris, L J ^a  

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EID: 33947365212     PISSN: 15414337     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1541-4337.2003.tb00035.x     Document Type: Article

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