Relevant Pathogenic and Spoilage Microorganisms in Vegetable Products

Microbiological hazards associated with the use of water in the post‐harvest handling and processing operations of fresh and frozen fruits, vegetables and herbs (ffFVHs). Part 1 (outbreak data analysis, literature review and stakeholder questionnaire)

“…The use of a water immersion dump is the preferred method to float fruits out of field bins. In ffFVHs, the harvest operations usually involve cutting edible parts from the plant, removing outer or damaged leaves, field coring, crating and film packing (Pradhan et al., 2018) (Figure 2). Antimicrobial or antioxidant solutions can be used to wash the cut surface but if aqueous solutions are reused, it is necessary to ensure that they do not become a source of contamination (Fallon et al., 2011; U.S. FDA, 2018).…”

“…The use of a water immersion dump is the preferred method to float fruits out of field bins. In ffFVHs, the harvest operations usually involve cutting edible parts from the plant, removing outer or damaged leaves, field coring, crating and film packing (Pradhan et al, 2018) (Figure 2). Antimicrobial or antioxidant solutions can be used to wash the cut surface but if aqueous solutions are reused, it is necessary to ensure that they do not become a source of contamination (Fallon et al, 2011 Transpiration can be controlled through the direct application of water to the produce (surface coatings and other moisture barriers) or through manipulation of the environment (maintenance of high-relative humidity) (Mart ın-Belloso et al, 2012).…”

Disease diagnostic strategies and emerging analytical metabolomics techniques for waterborne microbial pathogens in vegetable crops—A critical review

“…Waterborne pathogenic bacterial species such as Xanthomonas spp. (Jongman & Korsten, 2017; Pradhan et al, 2018; Raposo et al, 2016), Salmonella spp. (Benjamin et al, 2013; Jones et al, 2014; Olaimat & Holley, 2012), E. coli (Jones et al, 2014; Luna‐Guevara et al, 2019; Ongeng et al, 2015), Vibrio spp.…”