There has been a significant increase in the development of edible films and coatings in
recent times, and this is expected to have a significant impact on the quality of fruit and …

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

Microbes are found all over the globe with some few exceptions, including sterilized
surfaces. They include normal flora that is nonpathogenic, which contribute to the larger …

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 …

Foodborne pathogens are found mainly in various foods and have become a great threat to
human. Although traditional methods can achieve effective analytical, they are time …

In recent years, consumers have become increasingly aware of the nutritional benefits
brought by the regular consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables, which reduces the risk of …

Gums are a class of naturally occurring polysaccharides/carbohydrate polymers derived
from renewable sources, which have the capacity to hydrate in water either by forming a gel …

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 …

Developing countries including those of sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) bear the greatest burden
of food-borne illnesses. Animal-source foods and fresh fruits and vegetables are the leading …

In this study, we investigated the efficacy of chlorine-based disinfectants (sodium
hypochlorite and chlorine dioxide) against Salmonella Enteritidis planktonic cells in the …