U. S. Food and Drug Administration
Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition
September 30, 2001


Analysis and Evaluation of Preventive Control Measures for the Control and
Reduction/Elimination of Microbial Hazards on Fresh and Fresh-Cut Produce

Table of Contents

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