Producing Safe Eggs: Microbial Ecology of Salmonella

Producing Safe Eggs: Microbial Ecology of Salmonella takes the unique approach of interfacing problems of Salmonella and microbial contamination with commercial egg production. It presents in-depth information on microbial contamination, safety and control, physiology, immunology, neurophysiology, and animal welfare, which makes this book a complete reference for anyone involved in the safe production of eggs and egg products in the food industry. This book discusses management and risk factors across the entire egg production process, including practical applications to decrease disease and contaminated food products in poultry houses, processing plants and retail businesses. It is an integral reference for food scientists, food safety and quality professionals, food processors, food production managers, and food business owners, as well as students in food science, safety, microbiology, and animal science. Includes pre- and post-harvest control measures to reduce microbial contamination and salmonella risksPresents hot topics regarding vaccination, egg-in-shell pasteurization, and other new technologies currently under developmentProvides risk assessment strategies for implementation in business operationsDiscusses management and risk factors across the entire egg production process, including practical applications to decrease disease and contaminated food products in poultry houses, processing plants, and retail businessesOffers a complete reference for anyone involved in the safe production of eggs and egg products in the food industry INDICE: Section I: Physiology of the Hen Section 2: Microbiology in Preharvest Egg Production Section 3: Microbiology in Postharvest Egg Production and Retail Section 4: Control of Egg Contamination and Salmonella

• ISBN: 978-0-12-802582-6
• Editorial: Academic Press
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 504
• Fecha Publicación: 01/09/2016
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés