Growth, Reduction, and Survival of Bacteria on Tomatoes

Tomato producers are committed to taking proactive steps to ensure and enhance the safety of their fresh-market tomatoes, but even with better food safety controls, the risk for outbreaks of illness associated with tomato consumption still exists. This 32-page fact sheet highlights current tomato sa...

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Main Authors: Angela M. Valadez, Keith R. Schneider, Michelle D. Danyluk
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries 2012-06-01
Series:EDIS
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Online Access:https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/119881
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Summary:Tomato producers are committed to taking proactive steps to ensure and enhance the safety of their fresh-market tomatoes, but even with better food safety controls, the risk for outbreaks of illness associated with tomato consumption still exists. This 32-page fact sheet highlights current tomato safety related studies on the growth, reduction, and survival of bacteria on fresh-market tomatoes. The authors evaluated bacterial studies on natural antimicrobials and detergents, as well as food processing, cross-contamination, and shelf-life studies. Written by Angela M. Valadez, Keith R. Schneider, and Michelle D. Danyluk, and published by the UF Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, May 2012.
ISSN:2576-0009