Microbiological evaluation of a hospital-delivered meals service using precooked chilled foods.
1988
K Kerr, and
R W Lacey
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MeSH Term
Description
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D008089
Listeria monocytogenes
A species of gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria widely distributed in nature. It has been isolated from sewage, soil, silage, and from feces of healthy animals and man. Infection with this bacterium leads to encephalitis, meningitis, endocarditis, and abortion.
D012034
Refrigeration
The mechanical process of cooling.
Cold Chain,Chain, Cold,Chains, Cold,Cold Chains
D005511
Food Handling
Any aspect of the operations in the preparation, processing, transport, storage, packaging, wrapping, exposure for sale, service, or delivery of food.
Food Processing,Handling, Food,Processing, Food
D005516
Food Microbiology
The presence of bacteria, viruses, and fungi in food and food products. This term is not restricted to pathogenic organisms: the presence of various non-pathogenic bacteria and fungi in cheeses and wines, for example, is included in this concept.
Microbiology, Food
D005521
Food Service, Hospital
Hospital department that manages and supervises the dietary program in accordance with the patients' requirements.