In this publication of the American Society for Microbiology, Entis (a consultant/writer in the field of food microbiology) states that science and the law do not stand still in treating such incidents as the recent outbreak of E. coli cases linked to spinach. Regarding industry voluntary compliance as an oxymoron, she treats such old recipes for disaster as cooling hot foods at room temperature, regulatory agencies' slow response to food- and water-borne illnesses, and innovative ways of changing unhealthy habits (e.g., a "reality show" of actual as vs. reported food hygiene behavior). The consumer-friendly book includes Web resources, pathogen profiles, and a glossary. Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)