Effectiveness of various disinfectants in the elimination of Yersinia enterocolitica on fresh lettuce.

Author(s) : ESCUDERO M. E., VELÁZQUEZ L., DI GENARO M. S., et al.

Type of article: Article

Summary

Since the presence of pathogenic Y. enterocolitica on ready-to-use vegetables represents a health hazard, treatments, as effective as 0.5% lactic acid plus 100 ppm of chlorine are recommended for washing of fresh lettuce.

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  • Original title: Effectiveness of various disinfectants in the elimination of Yersinia enterocolitica on fresh lettuce.
  • Record ID : 2000-2642
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Journal of Food Protection - vol. 62 - n. 6
  • Publication date: 1999/06
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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