Biofilms are microbial aggregation membranes that are formed when microorganisms attach
to the surfaces of living or nonliving things. Importantly, biofilm properties provide …

Zoonoses are diseases transmitted from animals to humans, posing a great threat to the
health and life of people all over the world. According to WHO estimations, 600 million cases …

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 …

The burden of disease caused by the contamination of ready-to-eat produce with common
waterborne microbial pathogens suggests that irrigation supplies should be closely …

Eating fresh fruits and vegetables is, undoubtedly, a healthy habit that should be adopted by
everyone (particularly due to the nutrients and functional properties of fruits and vegetables) …

Many raw vegetables, such as tomato, chili, onion, lettuce, arugula, spinach, and cilantro,
are incorporated into fresh dishes including ready‐to‐eat salads and sauces. The …

Listeria monocytogenes is a zoonotic food-borne pathogen that is associated with serious
public health and economic implications. In animals, L. monocytogenes can be associated …

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 …

Listeria monocytogenes, as a foodborne pathogenic bacterium, is considered as major
causative agent responsible for serious diseases in both humans and animals. Milk and …

Listeria monocytogenes is a foodborne pathogen that causes a life-threatening disease in
humans known as listeriosis. Contamination of food during processing is the main route of …