2nd Edition—Food Microbiological Contamination

Dear Colleagues,

Food microbiological contamination represents a very current global issue, since it poses a threat to consumer health and has relevant negative economic implications. Despite improved hygiene management systems and increased regulation, pathogenic bacteria continue to contaminate food, causing sporadic foodborne outbreaks around the world. Microbial contamination can occur at any step of the food chain and the implementation of effective food safety strategies is needed to control and eliminate potential microbial hazards. This Special Issue will collect original research papers on different aspects of food microbiology and safety, including innovative natural food preservation strategies in order to reduce the microbiological risk.

Dr. Sara Primavilla
Dr. Rossana Roila
Guest Editors

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