Laboratory Experiments in Microbiology (12th Edition) (What's New in Microbiology)
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ISBN: 9780134605203
Author: Ted R. Johnson, Christine L. Case
Publisher: PEARSON
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Assume that a heterotrophic plate count indicates that substantial numbers of microbes are present in a food sample. What should be done next to determine whether the food sample is a danger to the consumer?
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