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    Lee, E.J., Ahn, D.U. (2009). Advanced Decontamination Technologies: Irradiation. In: Toldrá, F. (eds) Safety of Meat and Processed Meat. Food Microbiology and Food Safety. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-89026-5_8

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