Restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP) analysis is commonly used for tracing the relatedness of pathogenic microorganisms in food-related...

Restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP) analysis is commonly used for tracing the relatedness of pathogenic microorganisms in food-related disease outbreaks. Often, this technology can allow epidemiologists to identify the source of the contamination and thus what foods may need to be recalled. Describe the and how they enable this type of epidemiological analysis.