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Objective
This project proposes to develop simple, reliable methods for extraction and detection of viruses from a variety of food products.
More information
Foodborne viral illness is a major public health concern, and FDA is mandated under the Food Safety initiative to reduce foodborne illness to the greatest extent possible. Norwalk-like viruses (NLVs), based on number of cases. Although advances have been made in detecting viruses in foods, currently there are no standardized methods suitable for routine monitoring and outbreak investigation.
Investigators
Starck, Lillian
Institution
Florida Department of Health
Start date
2000
End date
2000
Funding Source
Project number
FD-U-00-1942-01