Analysis of the baseline survey on the prevalence of Listeria monocytogenes in certain ready-to-eat foods in the EU, 2010–2011 Part A: Listeria monocytogenes prevalence estimates

EFSA Journal

Volumn 11, Issue 6, 2013, Pages

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Author keywords

cheese; European Union; fish; Listeria monocytogenes; meat; prevalence; ready to eat food

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EID: 85074009245     PISSN: None     EISSN: 18314732     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2903/j.efsa.2013.3241     Document Type: Article

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