Tracing of Selected Viral, Bacterial, and Parasitic Agents on Vegetables and Herbs Originating from Farms and Markets

This study provides valuable information on the microbiological quality of raw vegetables and herbs available from Czech markets and farms. Good hygienic practices aimed at reducing the incidence of pathogenic agents on fresh produce should not be neglected. Emphasis should be placed on the control of irrigation water, especially with respect to norovirus contamination. It is appropriate to combine culture methods and qPCR methods for the detection of bacterial agents.

Source: Journal of Food Science - November 21, 2018 Category: Food Science Authors: Veronika Huvarova, Petr Kralik, Petra Vasickova, Monika Kubankova, Veronika Verbikova, Michal Slany, Vladimir Babak, Monika Moravkova Tags: Food Microbiology & Safety Source Type: research