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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2019-01-01
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Series: | International Journal of Microbiology |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2019/2894328 |