Plant based foods are in high demand because nutritional epidemiology has linked them to
improve wellbeing and longevity. Spoilage of plant commodities routinely occurs all over the …

This article has been corrected. The original version (PDF) is appended to this article as a
supplement. Background: The health benefits of organic foods are unclear. Purpose: To …

The presence, size and importance of bacterial communities on plant leaf surfaces are
widely appreciated. However, information is scarce regarding their composition and how it …

A survey of fresh and minimally-processed fruit and vegetables, and sprouts was conducted
in several retail establishments in the Lleida area (Catalonia, Spain) during 2005–2006 to …

The growth of the organic foods industry in the United States has been dramatic in the past 2
decades. It is estimated that organic sales have increased by nearly 20% annually since …

There is increasing evidence that consumption of raw fresh produce is a major factor
contributing to human gastrointestinal illness. A wide variety of pathogens contribute to …

In recent years, fresh fruits and vegetables have been linked to numerous foodborne illness
outbreaks in different regions of the world, including in Canada. In light of rising concerns …

Aim: The present study was carried out to determine load of total bacteria, Escherichia coli
and Salmonella spp. in dairy farm and its environmental components. In addition, the …

In Fall 2006, four separate outbreaks of foodborne illness associated with the consumption
of fresh produce occurred in the United States. In follow‐up investigations, spinach, lettuce …

As populations become more affluent and urbanized, diets are shifting such that they are
becoming higher in calories and include more highly processed foods and animal products …