Research – Safer Spinach – E.coli O157

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University of Illinois 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, we can  reduce the total number of foodborne pathogenic bacteria by over 99.99  percent,” said Hao Feng, a U of I professor of food science and human  nutrition.

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