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Principles of risk assessment for illness caused by foodborne biological agents.

Author(s) : BUCHANAN R.

Type of article: Article

Summary

Typical biological agents include bacteria, viruses, fungi, helminths, protozoa, algae, parasites and the toxic products that these agents may produce. Basic principles elaborated to characterize food pathogen risks include the four broadly accepted components of risk assessment. The role of surveillance and investigational activities to link biological agents and their food sources to consumer illness is described as is the role of predictive modelling for food pathogens.

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  • Original title: Principles of risk assessment for illness caused by foodborne biological agents.
  • Record ID : 1999-2292
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Journal of Food Protection - vol. 61 - n. 8
  • Publication date: 1998/08
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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