News Fresh Today: Bacteria Present on Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Depend on Type of Produce, Cultivation Practice

Researchers led by Jonathan Leff and Noah Fierer at the University of Colorado suggest that the type of surface bacteria present on fresh fruit and vegetables depend on the type of produce and cultivation practices, according to a new study published in the journal PLOS ONE. The study focused on eleven produce types that are often consumed raw, and found that certain species like spinach, tomatoes and strawberries have similar surface bacteria, with the majority ...