Chatper 9 : Finished Foods

Abstract:

Finished foods include ready-to-eat foods, snacks, and meals. Sandwiches are reported vehicles of hepatitis A virus (HAV), Norovirus, and Rotavirus. Sandwiches are reported vehicles of Escherichia coli, Listeria monocytogenes, Salmonella, Shigella, Staphylococcus aureus, and Streptococcus pyogenes. Hazards from ethnic foods derive from raw ingredients prions in high-risk organs. Epidemiologists and microbiologists rightly aim to identify and report specific food vehicles. Hazards from ethnic foods derive from raw ingredients, prions in high-risk organs (brain, marrow, and eyes from bovines), home-preserved foods, and privately butchered, noninspected meats. Epidemiologists and microbiologists rightly aim to identify and report specific food vehicles. From this, a bias toward underreporting of mixed foods (menus) may result. Raw meats are risky. A typical vehicle in outbreaks is dishes that include eggs or cheese.