Chapter 9 - Melons
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Inactivation of Salmonella enterica and Listeria monocytogenes in cantaloupe puree by high hydrostatic pressure with/without added ascorbic acid
2016, International Journal of Food MicrobiologyCitation Excerpt :Cantaloupe being the most netted varieties of melons presents a greater risk of pathogen transmission during food preparation and the flesh and pulp is likely to be contaminated with bacteria during the cutting process. Bacterial pathogens are able to survive and grow in the low acid environment of melon flesh or pulp rapidly to high levels before spoilage is apparent (Castillo et al., 2009). Since 1990, more than twenty-five outbreaks have been linked to cantaloupes (Barak et al., 2003,; CDC, 1991; FDA, 2001; Tamplin, 1997) with a total of 1434 people ill, 42 hospitalized, and two deaths (Bowen et al., 2006).
Microbial indicator profiling of fresh produce and environmental samples from farms and packing facilities in northern Mexico
2016, Journal of Food ProtectionReduction of Salmonella enterica serotype Poona and background microbiota on fresh-cut cantaloupe by electron beam irradiation
2015, International Journal of Food MicrobiologyCitation Excerpt :Thus, effective process strategies are needed by melon processors to disinfect the cantaloupe surfaces from microbial pathogens prior to slicing or cutting that do not result in significant loss of quality and shelf-life. Although still not approved for use in the US for reducing pathogens in produce other than spinach and iceberg lettuce, ionizing irradiation has shown promise as a non-thermal processing technology capable of reducing pathogens on melon surfaces (Castillo et al., 2009). This technology can be applied even on melons after cutting, provided that strict adherence to good manufacturing practices is observed during and after cutting.
Microbial safety of tropical and subtropical fruits
2011, Postharvest Biology and Technology of Tropical and Subtropical FruitsFactors Affecting Foodborne Pathogen Contamination in Melons during Production and Their Management
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