The Produce Contamination Problem: Causes and Solutions

ISBN-13: 9780128195246 / Angielski / Miękka / 2023

Karl R. Matthews; Deepti Salvi

Spis treści

Part 1: Produce Contamination: Scope and Sources
1. Scope of the Produce Contamination Problem
2. Microbial Attachment and Limitations of Decontamination Methods
3. Identification of the Source of Contamination
4. Manure Management
5. Water Quality
6. Environmental Contamination: Indoor Farming Operations

Part 2: Commodities Associated with Major Outbreaks and Recalls
7. Leafy Vegetables
8. Melons
9. Seed Sprouts
10. Tomatoes and Cucumbers
11. Produce and Viruses: What's the Problem

Part 3: Contamination Avoidance Pre and Postharvest
12. Produce Contamination Issues in Mexico and Central America
13. Produce Safety in Thailand
14. Vertical Farming

Part 4: Technology for Reduction of Human Pathogens in Fresh Produce
15. Disinfection of Produce with Conventional and Novel Washing and Sanitizing Technology
16. Advanced Technologies for Detection and Identification of Pathogens
17. Advances in Equipment and Processing
18. Conclusions and Recommendations