Article
Survival and distribution of Escherichia coli on diverse fresh-cut baby leafy greens under preharvest through postharvest conditions.
International journal of food microbiology - 2 Dec 2011
Tomás-Callejas Alejandro, López-Velasco Gabriela, Camacho Alex B, Artés Francisco, Artés-Hernández Francisco, Suslow Trevor V
Abstract excerpt
Escherichia coli O157:H7 has been associated in multiple outbreaks linked to the consumption of whole produce and fresh-cut leafy vegetables. However, plant-based foods had not been traditionally recognized as a host for enteric pathogens until the elevated incidence of produce-related outbreaks became apparent. The survival dynamics of two cocktails of generic E. coli (environmental water, plant and soil...
Topics
- Colony Count, Microbial
- Escherichia coli
- Escherichia coli O157
- Food Contamination
- Food Handling
- Genotype
- Lactuca
- Microbial Viability
- Plant Leaves