Dynamics of Physiological Changes of Shiga Toxin-Producing <i>Escherichia coli</i> O157:H7 on Romaine Lettuce During Pre-Processing Cold Storage, and Subsequent Effects on Virulence and Stress Tolerance

If lettuce is contaminated in the field, Shiga toxin-producing <i>E. coli</i> (STEC) O157:H7 can survive through the distribution chain. Prolonged cold storage during transportation may impact pathogen physiology, affecting subsequent stress survival and virulence. Greenhouse-grown Romai...

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Published in:	Applied Microbiology
Main Authors:	Dimple Sharma, Joshua O. Owade, Corrine J. Kamphuis, Avery Evans, E. Shaney Rump, Cleary Catur, Jade Mitchell, Teresa M. Bergholz
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2025-05-01
Subjects:	persister VBNC chlorine low pH low temperature <i>Galleria mellonella</i>
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2673-8007/5/2/45