The new American diet and the changing face of foodborne illness

The new American diet and the changing face of foodborne illness

Pathogens responsible for foodborne illness are changing, owing to changes in the American diet as well as in food production and distribution. Microbial adaptations to heat, acid, cold, and antibiotics have made food safety a challenging task. This article reviews the common pathogens, their source...

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Veröffentlicht in:Cleveland Clinic journal of medicine 2002-05, Vol.69 (5), p.419-424
1. Verfasser: Taege, Alan J
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Agriculture
Diet
Food Industry
Foodborne Diseases - diagnosis
Foodborne Diseases - microbiology
Foodborne Diseases - prevention & control
Humans
United States
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Zusammenfassung:Pathogens responsible for foodborne illness are changing, owing to changes in the American diet as well as in food production and distribution. Microbial adaptations to heat, acid, cold, and antibiotics have made food safety a challenging task. This article reviews the common pathogens, their sources, and treatment.
ISSN:0891-1150
1939-2869
DOI:10.3949/ccjm.69.5.419