The impact of a cold chain break on the survival of Salmonella enterica and Listeria monocytogenes on minimally processed ‘Conference’ pears during their shelf life

Colás Medà, Pilar; Viñas Almenar, Inmaculada; Alegre Vilas, Isabel; Abadias i Sero, Mª Isabel

doi:https://doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.8127

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2016

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Colás Medà, Pilar

Viñas Almenar, Inmaculada

Alegre Vilas, Isabel

Abadias i Sero, Mª Isabel

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Colás Medà, Pilar; Viñas Almenar, Inmaculada; Alegre Vilas, Isabel; Abadias i Sero, Mª Isabel; . (2016) . The impact of a cold chain break on the survival of Salmonella enterica and Listeria monocytogenes on minimally processed ‘Conference’ pears during their shelf life. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, 2016. https://doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.8127.

Abstract

BACKGROUND: In recent years, improved detection methods and increased fresh-cut processing of produce have led to an increased number of outbreaks associated with fresh fruits and vegetables. During fruit and vegetable processing, natural protective barriers are removed and tissues are cut, causing

nutrient rich exudates and providing attachment sites for microbes. Consequently, fresh-cut produce ismore susceptible to microbial proliferation than whole produce.

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http://hdl.handle.net/10459.1/59069

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https://doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.8127

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Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, 2016