Rain splash-mediated dispersal of Escherichia coli from fecal deposits to field-grown lettuce in the mid- and south Atlantic U.S. regions is affected by mulch type

Rain splash-mediated dispersal of Escherichia coli from fecal deposits to field-grown lettuce in the mid- and south Atlantic U.S. regions is affected by mulch type

IntroductionWildlife feces can contaminate vegetables when enteric bacteria are released by rain and splashed onto crops. Regulations require growers to identify and not harvest produce that is likely contaminated, but U.S. federal standards do not define dimensions for no-harvest zones. Moreover, m...

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Main Authors: Adam L. Hopper, Claire L. Hudson, Diksha Klair, Qiao Ding, Zhujun Gao, Aprajeeta Jha, Austin Bryan, Rohan V. Tikekar, Timothy Coolong, Laurel L. Dunn, Shirley A. Micallef
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2024-03-01
Series:Frontiers in Plant Science
Subjects:
preharvest food safety
fecal contamination
lettuce contamination
bacterial dispersal
rain splash
harvest buffer zones
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpls.2024.1370495/full

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