Sanitizing alternatives for Escherichia coli and Salmonella typhimurium on bell peppers

What is it about?

The aims of this study were to assess and compare the effectiveness of sodium hypochlorite, organic acid-based and silver-based products to reduce Escherichia coli and Salmonella typhimurium inoculated on individual bell pepper pieces.

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Why is it important?

The results showed that greater attention is needed in selecting sanitizing products to kill or remove human pathogens from fresh produce to minimize risk of foodborne infections.