Barros, SílviaAmorim, ManuelaFerreira, StephanieCondeço, JorgeMota, SandraMoreira, AnabelaAugusto, António2024-09-242024-09-242014-09Barros, S., Amorim, M., Ferreira, S., Condeço, J., Mota, S., Moreira, A., & Augusto, A. (2014). Microbiological monitoring of surfaces and food handlers. ICEH14 /3rd International Congress of Environmental Health: Proceedings Book, 1, 335–336.978-989-20-5086-7http://hdl.handle.net/10400.22/26100Every year, foodborne diseases affects about 48 million people in the United States alone, usually associated with microbiological infection or intoxication The increase in demand for catering services has contributed to cases increase (Kleter & Marvin, 2009; Lund, A.C. Baird-Parker, 2000; Newell et al., 2010). These data show the importance of quality assurance from food production to the consumption. Therefore, it is necessary to take into account special care towards the environment (air), facilities, equipment, surfaces, utensils and handlers throughout the processing by cleaning processes and disinfection (Kleter & Marvin, 2009).engFoodborne diseasesMicrobiological infectionIntoxicationconference object