Lettuce (Lactuca sativa), one of the most consumed leafy vegetables in the world, is
frequently implicated with foodborne disease (FBD) outbreaks, with Salmonella spp. and …

In this study, a systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted to summarise available
information on the occurrence of Salmonella spp. Listeria monocytogenes and shigatoxin …

Foodborne diseases are a major cause of illness in Canada. One of the main pathogens
causing cases and outbreaks of foodborne illness in Canada is Escherichia coli O157: H7 …

No information has been available on the prevalence of pathogens in fresh produce in
Japan. In the present study, information was collected on the occurrence of contamination by …

Aims: To investigate the interactions of Salmonella enterica with abiotic and plant surfaces
and their effect on the tolerance of the pathogen to various stressors. Methods and Results …

In the present study, the cross contamination and distribution of Escherichia coli O157: H7
was investigated in fresh-cut lettuce by simulating a commercial process at a pilot plant …

Raw vegetables have been associated with numerous foodborne Salmonella outbreaks;
however, there is little epidemiological or molecular data on Salmonella contaminants of raw …

This study aimed to investigate the occurrence and characteristics of Salmonella isolates in
salad vegetables in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Out of 400 samples tested from retail …

Salmonella contamination associated with market fresh tomatoes has been problematic for
the industry and consumers. A number of outbreaks have occurred, and dollar losses for the …

Wheat flour has been implicated in several outbreaks of foodborne illness in recent years,
yet little information is available regarding microbial pathogens in wheat and wheat flour …