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

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
Subjects:
Escherichia coli O157:H7
Salmonella
enteric pathogens
irrigation water
lettuce
fresh produce
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/11/10/10105

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