Fresh-cut apples, being rich in antioxidants and other nutrients, have emerged as popular
snacks in restaurants, at home, and in school lunch programs, partially due to freshness …

Listeriosis is rarely reported in the Southern African Hemispheres in spite of the increasing
rate of Listeria in several foodborne outbreaks reported in advanced countries. This paper …

Background Multistate foodborne disease outbreaks and recalls of apples and apple
products contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes demonstrate the need for improved …

The 2014 caramel apple listeriosis outbreak was traced back to cross-contamination
between food contact surfaces (FCS) of equipment used for packing and fresh apples. For …

A 2-year longitudinal study of three tree fruit packinghouses was conducted to determine the
prevalence and distribution of Listeria monocytogenes. Samples were collected from 40 …

The 2014–2015 US nationwide outbreak of listeriosis linked to apples used in commercially
produced, prepackaged caramel apples was the first implication of whole apples in …

Wax coating is a common practice to improve glossiness, reduce water and weight loss, and
extend the shelf-life of fresh apples. Apples can be contaminated with Listeria …

Prior to a deadly 2014 listeriosis outbreak, caramel apples were not thought to be vehicles
for the foodborne pathogen Listeria monocytogenes. The purpose of this review article is to …

This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of a hydrogen peroxide (H 2 O 2) and peroxyacetic
acid (PAA) mixer delivered by conventional garden spray (GS), electrostatic spray (ES), and …

The contamination of water used in post‐harvest handling and processing operations of
fresh and frozen fruit, vegetables and herbs (ffFVHs) is a global concern. The most relevant …