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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.