Microbes in food deal with the relationships between microbiology and food, bacterial contamination and food spoilage, and methods for lowering the microbial population in food. Food is a requirement for all living organisms. In some capacity, germs are present in all food items. Microorganisms are present in fruits, vegetables, and other naturally occurring foods. Foods can become contaminated with pathogens by any of the following mechanisms: Foods get contaminated while being handled, harvested, transported, and stored. owing to food-gathering methods. owing to cooking and preparation...