Exploring food microbiology, its impact upon consumer safety, and the latest strategies for reducing its associated risks
As our methods of food production advance, so too does the need for a fuller understanding of food microbiology and the critical ways in which it influences food safety. The Microbiology of Safe Food satisfies this need, exploring the processes and effects of food microbiology with a detailed, practical approach. Examining both food pathogens and spoilage organisms, microbiologist Stephen J. Forsythe covers topics ranging from hygiene regulations and product testing to microbiological criteria and sampling plans.
This third edition has been thoroughly revised to cater to the food scientists and manufacturers of today, addressing such new areas as:
- Advances in genomic analysis techniques for key organisms, including E. coli, Salmonella, and L. monocytogenes
- Emerging information on high-throughput
