The Produce Contamination Problem: Causes and Solutions

The Produce Contamination Problem: Causes and Solutions, Third Edition is a fully revised resource on preventative controls at all stages of handling, including the use of new technologies for the inactivation of pathogens in both water and commodity. The book begins with an analysis of the contamination problem to identify novel research designed to understand the interaction of human pathogens. Outbreak characteristics vulnerable to contamination are discussed, along with global issues surrounding production. This new edition includes updates on regulatory issues and the newest advances in technologies for the detection of pathogens, whole genome sequencing, and utility in test and hold programs. Includes new information on sustainable production practices, including aero-farming Presents information on preventative controls at all stages of food handling Provides information on the use of the latest technologies for the inactivation of pathogens in water, and on commodities INDICE: Part 1: Produce Contamination: Scope and Sources1. Scope of the Produce Contamination Problem2. Microbial Attachment and Limitations of Decontamination Methods3. Identification of the Source of Contamination4. Manure Management5. Water Quality6. Environmental Contamination: Indoor Farming OperationsPart 2: Commodities Associated with Major Outbreaks and Recalls7. Leafy Vegetables8. Melons9. Seed Sprouts10. Tomatoes and Cucumbers11. Produce and Viruses: What's the ProblemPart 3: Contamination Avoidance Pre and Postharvest12. Produce Contamination Issues in Mexico and Central America13. Produce Safety in Thailand14. Vertical FarmingPart 4: Technology for Reduction of Human Pathogens in Fresh Produce15. Disinfection of Produce with Conventional and Novel Washing and Sanitizing Technology16. Advanced Technologies for Detection and Identification of Pathogens17. Advances in Equipment and Processing18. Conclusions and Recommendations

• ISBN: 978-0-12-819524-6
• Editorial: Academic Press
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 552
• Fecha Publicación: 01/10/2022
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés