Microbiological Analysis of Wild Lowbush Blueberries Harvested in Nova Scotia, Canada for the Fresh Produce Market

Canada is a leading producer of wild lowbush blueberries, most of which are mechanically harvested, washed, individually quick frozen (IQF), and bulk packaged. Still, some berries are harvested by more gentle methods and sold as fresh-packed products. These berries do not undergo a wash step, nor ar...

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Published in:	Microorganisms
Main Authors:	Timothy Ells, Nancy Tregunno, Lihua Fan, Michele Elliot, Craig Doucette, Hugh Lyu, Alexa Jollimore
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2024-11-01
Subjects:	wild lowbush blueberries fresh-packed produce minimal processing fecal indicators <i>Listeria monocytogenes</i>
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/12/11/2251