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Basic Food Microbiology

By: John Rushing, P.A. Curtis, A.M. Fraser, D.P. Green, D.H. Pilkington, D.R. Ward, L.G. Turner

This factsheet describes the role microorganisms play in food production. Bacteria, viruses, yeasts, molds, and protozoans can serve useful functions in food production, but may also cause foods to spoil and lead to disease in humans and animals.