The Role of Pathogenic E. coli in Fresh Vegetables: Behavior, Contamination Factors, and Preventive Measures

Many raw vegetables, such as tomato, chili, onion, lettuce, arugula, spinach, and cilantro, are incorporated into fresh dishes including ready-to-eat salads and sauces. The consumption of these foods confers a high nutritional value to the human diet. However, the number of foodborne outbreaks assoc...

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Main Authors: J. J. Luna-Guevara, M. M. P. Arenas-Hernandez, C. Martínez de la Peña, Juan L. Silva, M. L. Luna-Guevara
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2019-01-01
Series:International Journal of Microbiology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2019/2894328