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Enterobacter sakazakii and other microorganisms in powdered infant formula: meeting report, MRA Series 6


Microbiological Risk Assessment Series, No. 6
ISBN: 92 4 156262 5 (WHO)

- Full report in English
[pdf 5616kb]

This volume contains findings of FAO/WHO expert meeting on Microorganisms, and in particular Enterobacter sakazakii, in powdered infant formula, which are considered to be an emerging public health issue.

This volume and others in this Microbiological Risk Assessment Series contain information that is useful to both risk assessors and risk managers, the Codex Alimentarius Commission, governments and food regulatory agencies, industries, care givers to infants and other people or institutions with an interest in the area of microorganisms in powdered infant formula, their impact on public health and food trade, and potential control strategies.

REPORT BY CHAPTERS

- Contents
[pdf 418kb]
- 1. Introduction
[pdf 397kb]
- 2. Epidemiology and Public Health Aspects
[pdf 464kb]
- 3. Hazard Identification
[pdf 394b]
- 4. Hazard Characterization
[pdf 395kb]
- 5. Exposure Assessment
[pdf 584kb]
- 6. Risk Characterization
[pdf 397kb]
- 7. Risk Reduction Strategies for Formula-fed Infants
[pdf 395kb]
- 8. Key Findings and Recommendations
[pdf 398kb]
- References
[pdf 407kb]
- Appendix A - List of Background Papers
[pdf 393kb]
- Appendix B - Data Received in Response to FAO/WHO Call for Data
[pdf 399kb]
- Appendix C - Risk Assessment
[pdf 566kb]

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