Food Microbiology (also known as Microbiology, Food): The presence of bacteria, viruses, and fungi in food and food products. This term is not restricted to pathogenic organisms: the presence of various non-pathogenic bacteria and fungi in cheeses and wines, for example, is included in this concept.

NIH MeSH · D005516Disciplines and Occupations

Food Microbiology

Also known asMicrobiology, Food

Definition

The presence of bacteria, viruses, and fungi in food and food products. This term is not restricted to pathogenic organisms: the presence of various non-pathogenic bacteria and fungi in cheeses and wines, for example, is included in this concept.

MeSH classification

  • H01.158.273.540.274.332
  • J01.576.423.850.730.500.249.300
  • N06.850.425.200
  • N06.850.460.400.300
  • N06.850.601.500.249.300

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Common questions about Food Microbiology

What does Food Microbiology mean in medicine?
The presence of bacteria, viruses, and fungi in food and food products. This term is not restricted to pathogenic organisms: the presence of various non-pathogenic bacteria and fungi in cheeses and wines, for example, is included in this concept. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Food Microbiology known by any other names?
Yes. Food Microbiology is also referred to as Microbiology, Food in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Food Microbiology sit in the medical classification?
Food Microbiology falls under the broader medical category "Disciplines and Occupations" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: H01.158.273.540.274.332, J01.576.423.850.730.500.249.300, N06.850.425.200). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D005516) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗