The Microbiological Safety of Food in Healthcare Settings

Drawing together the work of a wide range of experts, this extremely important book provides a clear, practical account of the salient features of foodborne pathogenic microorganisms and of the particular risks that they pose to vulnerable groups of the population in hospitals, nursing and residential homes, nurseries, and in the community at large. Chapters cover the following topics: • Properties and importance of microorganisms that cause foodborne disease • Surveillance of foodborne disease • Occurrence of foodborne disease in healthcare settings • Vulnerable groups of the population • Provisions for food and water • Implementation of safety systems Presenting a wealt…