Microbiological Study of Ready-to-Eat Salad Vegetables from Retail Establishments Uncovers a National Outbreak of Salmonellosis
Authors:
- C. L. LittleCLC. L. Little
- L. WardLWL. Ward
- I. A. GillespieIGI. A. Gillespie
- R. T. MitchellRMR. T. Mitchell
- 1 March 2003
- journal article
- Published by Elsevier in Journal of Food Protection
- Vol. 66 (3) , 403-409
Abstract
The increasing availability of bagged prepared salad vegetables reflects consumer demand for fresh, healthy, convenient, and additive-free foods that are safe and nutritious. During May and June 20...Keywords
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