Practical Food Microbiology: Methods for the examination of food for micro-organisms of public health significance (A Public Health Laboratory Service Publication)

This practical new publication presents in an easy to follow format the main approaches to the laboratory investigation of the microbial quality of foodstuffs. The methods described are mainly based on internationally recognized standard methods & are therefore sound models upon which to develop procedures suitable for the wide range of foodstuffs submitted for microbiological examination & the variety of purposes for which this work is undertaken. They reflect good laboratory practice while taking into account the need for rigourous internal & external quality assurance of all procedures. This book will be an excellent reference for professionals in food science.Roberts, Diane is the author of 'Practical Food Microbiology: Methods for the examination of food for micro-organisms of public health significance (A Public Health Laboratory Service Publication)', published 1995 under ISBN 9780521551960 and ISBN 052155196X.