Protecting Romaine Lettuce From Pathogens
Sunday, June 29, 2008 - 08:21
in Biology & Nature
Knowing the preferences of foodborne pathogens such as Escherichia coli O157:H7 is essential to a successful counterattack on these microbes. That's why microbiologists are scrutinizing the little-understood ability of E. coli O157:H7 and Salmonella enterica to contaminate romaine lettuce.
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