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Inactivation of Human Norovirus Genogroups I and II and Surrogates by Free Chlorine in Postharvest Leafy Green Wash Water.
Applied and environmental microbiology - 15 Nov 2017
Dunkin Nathan, Weng ShihChi, Jacangelo Joseph G, Schwab Kellogg J
Abstract excerpt
Human noroviruses (hNoVs) are a known public health concern associated with the consumption of leafy green vegetables. While a number of studies have investigated pathogen reduction on the surfaces of leafy greens during the postharvest washing process, there remains a paucity of data on the level of treatment needed to inactivate viruses in the wash water, which is critical for preventing cross-contamination....
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