Foodborne illness resulting from the consumption of contaminated fresh produce is a
common phenomenon and has severe effects on human health together with severe …

Promotion of healthier lifestyles has led to an increase in consumption of fresh produce.
Such foodstuffs may expose consumers to increased risk of foodborne disease, as often they …

Natural ecosystems show variable resistance to invasion by alien species, and this
resistance can relate to the species diversity in the system. In soil, microorganisms are key …

Disease outbreaks caused by the ingestion of contaminated vegetables and fruits pose a
significant problem to human health. The sources of contamination of these food products at …

In this review, our current understanding of the species Escherichia coli and its persistence
in the open environment is examined. E. coli consists of six different subgroups, which are …

Enteropathogen contamination of water resources is a global concern. Several sources and
routes of pathogen contamination of water resources have been identified including …

Accessibility to abundant sources of high‐quality water is integral to the production of safe
and wholesome fresh produce. However, access to safe water is becoming increasingly …

Manure inputs into soil strongly affect soil microbial communities leading to shifts in
microbial diversity and activity. It is still not clear whether these effects are caused mainly by …

The popularity in the consumption of fresh and fresh‐cut vegetables continues to increase
globally. Fresh vegetables are an integral part of a healthy diet, providing vitamins, minerals …

Despite significant efforts by all parties involved, there is still a considerable burden of
foodborne illness, in which micro-organisms play a prominent role. Microbes can enter the …