Evaluating the potential for contamination of leafy greens with Listeria when using retrofitted washing machines

Abstract A large portion of foodborne outbreaks are associated with leafy greens, including by the pathogen Listeria monocytogenes. Small and medium-sized leafy green growers commonly retrofit washing machines to dry triple-washed leaves, utilizing their spin cycle. The potential for this practice t...

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Main Authors: Pragathi Kamarasu, Lynne McLandsborough, Matthew D. Moore, Amanda J. Kinchla
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2025-07-01
Series:npj Science of Food
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41538-025-00489-6
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