Fresh fruits and vegetables are a rich source of micronutrients. However, many foodborne
illnesses have been linked to the consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables as they are …

The benefits of high pressure processing (HPP) for microbial inactivation in food production
include reduced thermal treatment and minimized effects on sensory and nutritional profiles …

Sprouts are the germinated seeds of herbaceous plants, rich sources of health-promoting
bioactive compounds, vitamins, and minerals compared to the adult edible plant parts …

Minimally processed baby spinach contaminated with Escherichia coli O157: H7 has been
associated with multiple outbreaks of foodborne illnesses recently. Chlorinated water is …

Microbial contamination of sprouts by Salmonella and Escherichia coli O157: H7 has been a
common cause of foodborne diseases and a continuing challenge to the sprout industry …

Sprout-related outbreaks of foodborne illnesses are increasingly becoming a food safety
concern. Different pathogenic microorganisms that originate from sprout seeds are known to …

There has been an increasing trend in consumption of sprouts worldwide due to their
widespread availability and high nutrient content. However, microbial contamination of …

Given that it should be aware of the nutritional benefits, resulting from the consumption of
fresh fruits and vegetables consumed raw and/or minimally processed, comparing the …

Sprouts have gained popularity worldwide due to their nutritional values and health benefits.
The fact that their consumption has been associated with numerous outbreaks of foodborne …

Germinated edible seeds and sprouts have attracted consumers because of their nutritional
values and health benefits. To ensure the microbial safety of the seed and sprout, emerging …