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Scientists develop an innovative and efficient system for swiftly identifying pathogens on fresh produce prior to their distribution to retail outlets and restaurants. Common food items like lettuce and spinach are regularly subjected to testing for harmful bacteria such as salmonella, listeria mon

Researchers from the University of Delaware have developed a way to rapidly test plants for pathogens before they are sold for consumption.

Produce such as lettuce and spinach is routinely tested for foodborne pathogenic bacteria like salmonella, listeria monocytogenes and pathogenic types of E. coli in an effort to protect consumers from getting sick.

Current methods for rapid testing for foodborne pathogens still takes time to figure out who is sick and from where the contaminated product originated. Scientists have now created a novel, system to spot these bacteria before anyone ever falls ill.

Get latest articles and stories on Science at LatestLY. In order to protect consumers from becoming ill, produce such as lettuce and spinach are frequently tested for foodborne pathogenic bacteria such as salmonella, listeria monocytogenes, and pathogenic strains of E. coli. Science News | New Technique for Early Detection of Foodborne Bacteria: Study.

Washington, May 19: In order to protect consumers from becoming ill, produce such as lettuce and spinach are frequently tested for foodborne pathogenic bacteria such as salmonella, listeria monocytogenes, and pathogenic strains of E. coli.

A team of researchers have created a multi-spectral imaging platform to look at plant sentinel response. The goal is to use this technique to detect foodborne pathogens on produce before it even heads to the grocery store. This collaboration will enhance technology and have a major positive impact on food safety and public health.

UD plant science professors work with Delaware startup to create novel, rapid detection of foodborne pathogens