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In this section: Bad Bug Book (Second Edition)

BBB - Pectenotoxin Structure

Bad Bug Book:
Foodborne Pathogenic Microorganisms and Natural Toxins Handbook
Pectenotoxin

Bad Bug Book 2nd Edition: Various Shellfish-Associated Toxins

Toxin produced or elaborated by planktonic algae (dinoflagellates, in most cases) upon which the shellfish feed.

Pectenotoxin chemical structure

Content current as of:

10/24/2017

Topic(s)
- Potential Foodborne Illness
Health Topic(s)
- Foodborne Illness

Bad Bug Book: Foodborne Pathogenic Microorganisms and Natural Toxins Handbook Pectenotoxin

Bad Bug Book:
Foodborne Pathogenic Microorganisms and Natural Toxins Handbook
Pectenotoxin