Scientific Opinion on a quantitative estimation of the public health impact of setting a new target for the reduction of Salmonella in laying hens

EFSA Journal

Volumn 8, Issue 4, 2010, Pages

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eggs; laying hen; microbiological target; quantitative microbiological risk assessment; Salmonella

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EID: 84883970691     PISSN: None     EISSN: 18314732     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2903/j.efsa.2010.1546     Document Type: Article

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