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Improving Produce Safety by Stabalizing Chlorine in Washing Solutions with High Organic Loads

Objective

1. Evaluate the effect of F86-128 on the stability of hypochlorous acid in the presence of high organic matter load.<P>
2. Determine the efficacy of F86-128 for pathogen reduction. <P>
3. Evaluate the effect of F86-128 on product quality and shelf life, and its residual level on finished products.

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Approach:
This project takes a system-based and trans-disciplinary approach to address food safety issues of fresh-cut produce. The project involves research in the fields of microbiology, post-harvest technology, and analytic chemistry.

Investigators
Millner, Patricia; Shelton, Daniel; Luo, Yaguang
Institution
USDA - Agricultural Research Service
Start date
2009
End date
2011
Funding Source
Agricultural Research Service
Project number
1265-32420-005-09
Categories
Parasites
Natural Toxins
Viruses and Prions
Bacterial Pathogens
Chemical Contaminants