Understand how to protect the youngest and most vulnerable group of our population from this unique pathogen.

  • Summarizes recent findings and knowledge and addresses a wide range of issues, including taxonomy, detection and identification, virulence potential, monitoring and control during infant formula production, and regulatory issues.
  • Explains the details of infant formula production; the organism's interaction with neonatal intestinal systems, epidemiology, and mechanisms of pathogenicity; and the effects of the disease.
  • Serves as a useful reference tool for regulators, policymakers, and academics involved with the issue of contaminated powdered infant formula and this organism.

This title is published by the American Society of Microbiology Press and distributed by Taylor and Francis in rest of world territories.


Imported Foods

by Michael P. Doyle and Marilyn C. Erickson

Published 1 January 2008

Presents the most comprehensive, up-to-date, and in-depth information on microbiological food safety.

  • Describes the problems with imported foods and suggests specific programs and steps to improve the monitoring and safety of imported foods.
  • Provides a thorough explanation of the challenges and solutions to this emerging crisis.
  • Explains the systematic risks inherent in food production in developing countries, the current US food safety system, newly acquired foodborne pathogens, and recommendations for systematic changes to the monitoring of imported food.
  • Presents proven concepts of microbial risk analysis and practical methods to address this growing public health concern.

This title is published by the American Society of Microbiology Press and distributed by Taylor and Francis in rest of world territories.