Food microbiology - targeted surveys : final report : bacterial pathogens in sprouts : April 2012 - October 2014.: A104-592/2014E-PDF
"Sprouts, such as mung bean sprouts and alfalfa sprouts, have been responsible for numerous outbreaks of foodborne illnesses around the world over the years. Contamination in sprouts often originates from their seeds, which are agricultural products. The sprouting process requires warm and humid conditions that are ideal for the proliferation of bacterial pathogens. Since sprouts are often consumed raw or lightly cooked, the presence of pathogens in sprouts can cause foodborne illnesses"--Summary, page 1.
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| Department/Agency | Canadian Food Inspection Agency, issuing body. |
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| Title | Food microbiology - targeted surveys : final report : bacterial pathogens in sprouts : April 2012 - October 2014. |
| Variant title | Bacterial pathogens in sprouts |
| Publication type | Monograph |
| Language | [English] |
| Other language editions | [French] |
| Format | Electronic |
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| Note(s) | Cover title. "RDIMS#6664024." Issued also in French under title: Microbiologie des aliments – études ciblées : rapport final : bactéries pathogènes dans les graines germées : avril 2012 à octobre 2014. Includes bibliographical references (page 8). |
| Publishing information | [Ottawa] : Canadian Food Inspection Agency = Agence canadienne d'inspection des aliments, [2014] |
| Description | 1 online resource (8 pages) |
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| Subject terms | Sprouts -- Canada. Salmonella -- Canada. Escherichia coli -- Canada. Pathogenic bacteria -- Canada. Food adulteration and inspection -- Canada. |
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