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Microbiological quality and safety of fresh mushroom products at retail level in Korea

Boyang Meng1, A-Ra Jang1, Hyunji Song1

  • 1Department of Food and Nutrition, Chung-Ang University, 4726, Seodong-daero, Anseong-si, Gyeonggi-do Republic of Korea.

Food Science and Biotechnology
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ContaminationListeria monocytogenesMicrobiological qualityMushroom

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