Standardization of a Method To Determine the Efficacy of Sanitizers in Inactivating Human Pathogenic Microorganisms on Raw Fruits and Vegetables

摘要: The efficacy of sanitizers in killing human pathogenic microorganisms on a wide range whole and fresh-cut fruits vegetables has been studied extensively. Numerous challenge studies to determine the effects storage conditions survival growth pathogens raw produce have also reported. Results these are often difficult assess because lack sufficient reporting methods or, comparatively, variations procedures for preparing applying inocula produce, treatment storage, enumerating pathogens. There is need standard method accurately presence populations produce. adoption standard, well-characterized reference strains would benefit comparative assessment basic among laboratories. A single protocol will not be suitable all vegetables. Modifications necessary achieve maximum recovery various types subjected different sanitizer or treatments. This article discusses parameters that must considered course developing against which modifications could made.