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In summarizing advances in food production and growing public concern over food safety, Torrence (USDA) and Isaacson (veterinary pathobiology, U. of Minnesota) emphasize that an interdisciplinary approach is needed to treat such complex matters. Focusing on current research on pre-harvest aspects of food safety- related microbial organisms, 38 contributed chapters discuss such topics as the prevention/control of antimicrobial resistance; specific pathogens; risk assessment; and concerns about emerging diseases, seafood safety, and antimicrobial residues in dairy products. Annotation (c) Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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In answer to public concerns, Microbial Food Safety in Animal Agriculture: Current Topics provides timely information on this area of increasing importance, giving a broad overview of pre-harvest microbial food safety. Written by specialists from around the world, this essential reference focuses on research in the areas of antimicrobial resistance, risk assessment, microbial detection methods and diagnostics, and emerging diseases. Coverage provides balanced overviews of Federal, industry, and academic perspectives on key issues in food safety. Specific organisms explored in depth include: Salmonellaspp., Campylobacterspp., Escherichia coli 0157:H7, and Listeria monocytogene. No other single source offers current information and detailed references on issues in pre-harvest food safety in production animal agriculture. Veterinarians, researchers, and food safety professionals in academia, government agencies, and food animal production industries will discover this resource crucial to defensive awareness.
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