{"product_id":"microbial-food-contamination-ph-d-wilson-9780367388515","title":"Microbial Food Contamination","description":"\u003cp\u003eDivided into five parts, \u003cb\u003eMicrobial Food Contamination, Second Edition \u003c\/b\u003elooks at emerging foodborne human pathogens andcomprehensively evaluates the microbiology, biochemistry, detection, risk, and threat of foodborne illness in today's global market. The first section introduces new insights into the pathogenic effect of \u003ci\u003eE. coli\u003c\/i\u003e, viral diseases, and protozoan parasites, as well as prions and other zoonotic diseases. It discusses mycotoxins and aflatoxins, particularly the carcinogenicity of aflatoxin B1 and the chemoprevention of liver cancer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDetection, Monitoring, and Control\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePresenting recent advances in the detection and monitoring of foodborne pathogens, section two reviews rapid electrochemical biosensors, new methods to detect prion diseases, and the use of polymerized chain reaction (PCR) for detection, identification, and typing of microorganisms. Section three examines control and prevention measures including Kosher and Halal food laws, and the use of naturally occurring antimicrobials, irradiation, and other physical control strategies. It also considers the genetic and biochemical control of aflatoxigenic fungi. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInternational Regulation and Trade\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGlobalization reduces traditional geographic borders that once prohibited pathogens from spreading and increases the risk of transnational outbreaks. The impact of this trend on international trade is evaluated in section four with a look at the implications of mad cow disease on the beef trade. It also provides an overview of programs to mitigate contamination such as the Codex Alimentarius and the International Food Safety Authorities Network. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBioterrorism\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAddressing the most frightening aspect of microbial contamination, section five explores bioterrorism and the different chemical, radiological, and biological agents that could be employed to deliberately contaminate food. Contributors take a critical look at present food protection strategie\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e PH. D. Wilson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0367388510\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780367388515\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e CRC Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/23\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 632\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.05lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.30d","brand":"PH. D. Wilson","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48443374043391,"sku":"9780367388515","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_7509aeac-b90a-4a68-a30f-8540a932dd4e.jpg?v=1777205092","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/microbial-food-contamination-ph-d-wilson-9780367388515","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}