The Role of Pathogenic E. coli in Fresh Vegetables: Behavior, Contamination Factors, and Preventive Measures
Joint Authors
Luna-Guevara, J. J.
Arenas-Hernandez, M. M. P.
Martínez de la Peña, C.
Silva, Juan L.
Luna-Guevara, M. L.
Source
International Journal of Microbiology
Issue
Vol. 2019, Issue 2019 (31 Dec. 2019), pp.1-10, 10 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2019-11-26
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
10
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
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 associated with fresh produce has been increasing, with Escherichia coli being the most common pathogen associated with them.
In humans, pathogenic E.
coli strains cause diarrhea, hemorrhagic colitis, hemolytic uremic syndrome, and other indications.
Vegetables can be contaminated with E.
coli at any point from pre- to postharvest.
This bacterium is able to survive in many environmental conditions due to a variety of mechanisms, such as adhesion to surfaces and internalization in fresh products, thereby limiting the usefulness of conventional processing and chemical sanitizing methods used by the food industry.
The aim of this review is to provide a general description of the behavior and importance of pathogenic E.
coli in ready-to-eat vegetable dishes.
This information can contribute to the development of effective control measures for enhancing food safety.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Luna-Guevara, J. J.& Arenas-Hernandez, M. M. P.& Martínez de la Peña, C.& Silva, Juan L.& Luna-Guevara, M. L.. 2019. The Role of Pathogenic E. coli in Fresh Vegetables: Behavior, Contamination Factors, and Preventive Measures. International Journal of Microbiology،Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-10.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Luna-Guevara, J. J.…[et al.]. The Role of Pathogenic E. coli in Fresh Vegetables: Behavior, Contamination Factors, and Preventive Measures. International Journal of Microbiology No. 2019 (2019), pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1166190
American Medical Association (AMA)
Luna-Guevara, J. J.& Arenas-Hernandez, M. M. P.& Martínez de la Peña, C.& Silva, Juan L.& Luna-Guevara, M. L.. The Role of Pathogenic E. coli in Fresh Vegetables: Behavior, Contamination Factors, and Preventive Measures. International Journal of Microbiology. 2019. Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1166190
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1166190