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Persistence and Detection of Norovirus, Salmonella, and Pathogenic Escherichia Coli on Basil and Leafy Greens

Objective

To investigate the persistence of norovirus on lettuce, spinach and basil with viral detection and counting by plaque assay and RT-PCR, and to determine the sites of adherence on produce using confocal microscropy.

Investigators
Kniel-Tolbert, Kalmia; Hoover, Dallas
Institution
University of Delaware
Start date
2009
End date
2012
Funding Source
Center for Produce Safety
Project number
2009-CPS2
Categories
Salmonella
Escherichia coli
Commodities
Produce
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