6.4 Model description and parameters

Table 6.31. End of processing.

Table 6.32. Transport from processing plant to retail [not simulated in current model]

Table 6.33. Storage at retail

Table 6.34. Transport from retail to home

Table 6.35. Storage at home

Table 6.36. Cross-contamination during preparation

Table 6.37. Cooking

Table 6.38. Consumption.

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