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 …

Produce, including leafy vegetables, has been implicated in several outbreaks of food
illness. To evaluate microbiological safety of lettuce and it's cultivation area, a total of 147 …

The microbiological safety of fresh produce is a significant concern of consumers and
industry. After applying at an inoculated level (about 106CFUg− 1) of E. coli O157: H7 and …

A nationwide outbreak of Salmonella enterica serotypes Newport and Reading occurred
between 17 October and 28 November 2008 in Finland. A total of 77 culture-confirmed …

Abstract Salmonella Typhimurium and Escherichia coli O157: H7 strains were inoculated in
minimally processed lettuce samples and survival characteristics of these pathogens during …

The purpose of this study was to evaluate microbiological contamination of fresh vegetables
in Korea. Twenty types of vegetables were tested for total aerobic bacteria, coliforms …

The consumption of ready-to-eat fresh vegetables has increased significantly in the recent
decades. So far, no data are available on the bacteriological burden and the prevalence of …

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 …

Raw vegetables cut for salad, cooked salad, cooked rice, boiled noodles, bean curd, and
cooked Japanese foods were purchased in 27 retail shops in Tokyo. Intact vegetables …

A study of imported unprepared whole lettuces sampled from supermarkets, greengrocers,
shops, and market stalls found that all were of acceptable microbiological quality. Twenty …