Safer spinach? Scientist's technique dramatically reduces E. coli numbers
Tuesday, November 27, 2012 - 15:31
in Health & Medicine
Scientists have found a way to boost current industry capabilities when it comes to reducing the number of E. coli 0157:H7 cells that may live undetected on spinach leaves. By combining continuous ultrasound treatment with chlorine washing, they can reduce the total number of foodborne pathogenic bacteria by over 99.99 percent.