Transfer of Salmonella, Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Listeria monocytogenes from contaminated soilless substrate and seeds to microgreens

This study suggests a high risk of pathogen population transferring to microgreens in case of seed or soilless substrate contamination when pathogen growth or survival is supported in plant nutrient solution.PMID:38325258 | DOI:10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2024.110612
Source: International Journal of Food Microbiology - Category: Food Science Authors: Source Type: research