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FAO Expert Meeting on microbiological risk assessment of Clostridium spp. in foods. Experts participating in the meeting

Rome, Italy, 17 – 21 February 2025

Year of publication 2025

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 6 p.

Author FAO;

Publisher FAO ;

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Category Other document

Language English

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