Download or read book Bad Bug Book: Handbook of Foodborne Pathogenic Microorganisms and Natural Toxins (2nd Edition) written by U. S. Food U.S. Food and Drug Administration and published by . This book was released on 2020-07-24 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Food safety is a complex issue that has an impact on all segments of society, from the general public to the government, industry, and academia. The second edition of the Bad Bug Book, published by the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, provides current information about the major known agents that cause foodborne illness. The information provided in this handbook is abbreviated and general in nature, and is intended for practical use. It is not intended to be a comprehensive scientific or clinical reference.