To reduce the public health risk due to Listeria monocytogenes and Escherichia coli
and other food pathogens. <P>
Generate data on Listeria and Escherichia coli 0157:H7 and other food pathogens for use by regulatory/action agencies and industry.
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This is an umbrella project to hold food safety funds. FY1999 Program increase for food safety.
These funds will be used for extramural research with (1) the Institute for Technology Development, Stennis Space Center, (2) Hydrodyne Technology Research