Completely revised, this third edition of a bestseller incorporates findings to present readers
with a complete overview of foodborne listeriosis, including information on listeriosis in …

There are approximately 140 million tons of over 3,000 types of tropical fruits produced
annually worldwide. Tropical fruits, once unfamiliar and rare to the temperate market, are …

The goal of food processing is to produce a safe, wholesome product that has a suitable
shelf life and is acceptable to the consumer. Food manufacturers rely on a variety of …

Several listeriosis outbreaks have been linked to the consumption of fresh or processed
produce in recent years. One major determinant of the listeriosis risk is the ability of a food to …

A multistate listeriosis outbreak associated with cantaloupe consumption was reported in the
United States in September, 2011. The outbreak investigation recorded a total of 146 …

Avocados are popular fruits; however, contamination of whole fresh avocados and avocado
products with foodborne pathogens has raised concern about their safety. Recalls and …

The effect of wet steam treatment on the attached cells of Salmonella and Listeria
monocytogenes on Hass avocados surface, according to the nozzle position of the steam …

The utilization of organic wastes to improve soils or for growth media components in local
farms and nurseries can reduce the environmental pollution linked to waste disposal while …

In recent years, tree fruits have emerged as a new concern for Listeria monocytogenes
contamination. The objective of the current study was to evaluate the potential internalization …

The microbiological safety of avocado is concerning in light of associated foodborne illness
outbreaks. Avocados were inoculated with 7 log CFU/fruit of Salmonella enterica serovar …