Journal of Food Technology

Year: 2010
Volume: 8
Issue: 4
Page No. 175 - 179

Bacteriological Quality of Foods and Water Sold by Vendours and in Restaurants in Nsukka, Nigeria: Assessment of Coliform Contamination

Authors : K. Nkere Chukwuemeka, I. Ibe Nnenne and U. Iroegbu Christian

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