This book uniquely addresses the impact, both positive and negative, of food-borne microbes on the host and their role in shaping the ecosystems of the gut and oral cavity. This book is a comprehensive reference for the general microbiology community, with particular interest to food and industrial microbiologists and those engaged in microbial ecology research. Addresses the impact, both positive and negative, of food-borne microbes on the host and their role in shaping the ecosystems of the gut and oral cavity Organized to reflect the progression of the microflora along the food chain from production to consumption, and the connections with the environment and the host flora Promotes the stimulation of new ideas and new opportunities in future food microbiology research