Enteric Pathogen Survival Varies Substantially in Irrigation Water from Belgian Lettuce Producers

It is accepted that irrigation water is a potential carrier of enteric pathogens, such as Salmonella and E. coli O157:H7 and, therefore, a source for contamination of fresh produce. We tested this by comparing irrigation water samples taken from five different greenhouses in Belgium. The water sampl...

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Main Authors: Inge Van Der Linden, Bart Cottyn, Mieke Uyttendaele, Nick Berkvens, Geertrui Vlaemynck, Marc Heyndrickx, Martine Maes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2014-09-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/11/10/10105