The Diverse Faces of Bacillus Cereus

• Author : Vincenzo Savini
• Publisher : Academic Press
• Release Date : 2016-02-24
• ISBN : 9780128016930

The Diverse Faces of Bacillus cereus elucidates all characteristics of this microorganism, from its environmental and ecologic relevance, to its veterinary involvement, its clinical settings, most common B. cereus associated food poisoning episodes, and the newest airway disease pictures mimicking the inhalation of anthrax. Due to its environmental distribution, B. cereus may cause serious, even fatal human diseases. The organism shows many diverse faces, as it is not only a veterinary pathogen, but also used as a biocontrol agent to

• Author : Estibaliz Sansinenea
• Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
• Release Date : 2012-03-14
• ISBN : 9789400730205

Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) has been used as a biopesticide in agriculture, forestry and mosquito control because of its advantages of specific toxicity against target insects, lack of polluting residues and safety to non-target organisms. The insecticidal properties of this bacterium are due to insecticidal proteins produced during sporulation. Despite these ecological benefits, the use of Bt biopesticides has lagged behind the synthetic chemicals. Genetic improvement of Bt natural strains, in particular Bt recombination, offers a promising means of improving efficacy

• Author : Yasmine Motarjemi,Gerald Moy,Ewen Todd
• Publisher : Academic Press
• Release Date : 2013-12-12
• ISBN : 9780123786135

With the world’s growing population, the provision of a safe, nutritious and wholesome food supply for all has become a major challenge. To achieve this, effective risk management based on sound science and unbiased information is required by all stakeholders, including the food industry, governments and consumers themselves. In addition, the globalization of the food supply requires the harmonization of policies and standards based on a common understanding of food safety among authorities in countries around the world. With

• Author : Mark Walderhaug
• Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Release Date : 2014-01-14
• ISBN : 1495203611

The Bad Bug Book 2nd Edition, released in 2012, provides current information about the major known agents that cause foodborne illness.Each chapter in this book is about a pathogen—a bacterium, virus, or parasite—or a natural toxin that can contaminate food and cause illness. The book contains scientific and technical information about the major pathogens that cause these kinds of illnesses.A separate “consumer box” in each chapter provides non-technical information, in everyday language. The boxes describe plainly what

• Author : Institute of Medicine,Board on Global Health,Forum on Microbial Threats
• Publisher : National Academies Press
• Release Date : 2013-01-10
• ISBN : 9780309264327

Beginning with the germ theory of disease in the 19th century and extending through most of the 20th century, microbes were believed to live their lives as solitary, unicellular, disease-causing organisms . This perception stemmed from the focus of most investigators on organisms that could be grown in the laboratory as cellular monocultures, often dispersed in liquid, and under ambient conditions of temperature, lighting, and humidity. Most such inquiries were designed to identify microbial pathogens by satisfying Koch's postulates.3 This pathogen-centric

• Author : Deepak Kumar Verma,Ami R. Patel,Prem Prakash Srivastav,Balaram Mohapatra,Alaa Kareem Niamah
• Publisher : CRC Press
• Release Date : 2020-01-20
• ISBN : 9781000007251

This book, Microbiology for Food and Health: Technological Developments and Advances, highlights the innovative microbiological approaches and advances made in the field of microbial food industries. The volume covers the most recent progress in the field of dairy and food microbiology, emphasizing the current progress, actual challenges, and successes of the latest technologies. This book looks at technological advances in starter cultures, prospective applications of food-grade microorganisms for food preservation and food safety, and innovative microbiological approaches and technologies in

• Author : National Research Council,Policy and Global Affairs,Committee on Science, Technology, and Law,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Board on Life Sciences,Committee on Review of the Scientific Approaches Used During the FBI's Investigation of the 2001 Bacillus anthracis Mailings
• Publisher : National Academies Press
• Release Date : 2011-07-01
• ISBN : 9780309187190

Less than a month after the September 11, 2001 attacks, letters containing spores of anthrax bacteria (Bacillus anthracis, or B. anthracis) were sent through the U.S. mail. Between October 4 and November 20, 2001, 22 individuals developed anthrax; 5 of the cases were fatal. During its investigation of the anthrax mailings, the FBI worked with other federal agencies to coordinate and conduct scientific analyses of the anthrax letter spore powders, environmental samples, clinical samples, and samples collected from laboratories that might have been the source of

• Author : Anonim
• Publisher : Academic Press
• Release Date : 2013-03-06
• ISBN : 9780123914767

The accelerated globalization of the food supply, coupled with toughening government standards, is putting global food production, distribution, and retail industries under a high-intensity spotlight. High-publicity cases about foodborne illnesses over recent years have heightened public awareness of food safety issues, and momentum has been building to find new ways to detect and identify foodborne pathogens and eliminate food-related infections and intoxications. This extensively revised 4e covers how the incidence and impact of foodborne diseases is determined, foodborne intoxications with

• Author : FDA,U S Food & Drug Administrati
• Publisher : International Medical Pub
• Release Date : 2004
• ISBN : UOM:39015059182850

This handbook provides basic facts regarding foodborne pathogenic microorganisms and natural toxins.

• Author : Anonim
• Publisher : Springer Nature
• Release Date : 2022
• ISBN : 9783030854652

The third volume of the series Bacilli and Agrobiotechnology is comprised of 25 chapters that bring a unique perspective to the readers about Bacillus-mediated biotic and abiotic plant stress tolerance, bioremediation and bioprospecting. These chapters are prepared by the leading scientists of global repute. The negative impacts of agrochemicals such as chemical fertilizers and pesticides on human health and environment are paramount. Bacillus and allied genera of beneficial plant-associated microbes are presenting beacon of hope to the farmers, plant scientists and

• Author : Nurhayati Khairatun, Siti,Zakiah Abu Bakar, Ainul,Azira Abdul Mutalib, Noor,Fatimah Ungku Zainal Abidin, Ungku
• Publisher : IGI Global
• Release Date : 2021-11-26
• ISBN : 9781799874164

In recent years, cases of food-borne illness have been on the rise and are creating a significant public health challenge worldwide. This situation poses a health risk to consumers and can cause economic loss to the food service industry. Identifying the current issues in food safety practices among the industry players is critical to bridge the gap between knowledge, practices, and regulation compliance. Food Safety Practices in the Restaurant Industry presents advanced research on food safety practices investigated within food

• Author : Jeff Potter
• Publisher : "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
• Release Date : 2010-07-20
• ISBN : 9781449396039

Presents recipes ranging in difficulty with the science and technology-minded cook in mind, providing the science behind cooking, the physiology of taste, and the techniques of molecular gastronomy.

• Author : Hussaini Makun
• Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
• Release Date : 2016-04-13
• ISBN : 9789535122777

Food-borne diseases are major causes of morbidity and mortality in the world. It is estimated that about 2.2 million people die yearly due to food and water contamination. Food safety and consequently food security are therefore of immense importance to public health, international trade and world economy. This book, which has 10 chapters, provides information on the incidence, health implications and effective prevention and control strategies of food-related diseases. The book will be useful to undergraduate and postgraduate students, educators and researchers

• Author : Shani Mootoo
• Publisher : McClelland & Stewart
• Release Date : 2021-06-22
• ISBN : 9780771001093

FINALIST FOR THE GILLER PRIZE FINALIST FOR THE ETHEL WILSON FICTION PRIZE Bold and lyrical, sensual and highly charged, Cereus Blooms at Night is the beautifully written, sensational first novel by Shani Mootoo, one of Canada’s most exciting literary voices. At the core of this haunting multi-generational novel are the shifting faces of Mala—adventurer and protector, recluse, and madwoman. Told by the engaging voice of Tyler, Mala’s vivacious male caretaker at the Paradise Alms House, Cereus Blooms

• Author : World Health Organization
• Publisher : Unknown
• Release Date : 2016-01-30
• ISBN : 9241565160

Up to now, the global burden of illness and deaths caused by foodborne disease has never been quantified. In order to fill this data vacuum, the World Health Organization (WHO) together with its partners launched in 2006 the Initiative to Estimate the Global Burden of Foodborne Diseases. After an initial consultation, WHO in 2007 established a Foodborne Disease Burden Epidemiology Reference Group (FERG) to lead the initiative. Six taskforces were established under FERG, focusing on groups of hazards or aspects of the