Microbiological Safety of Cut Melons Sold in Portuguese Retail Markets: A Pilot Study.

ABSTRACT: Due to the increasing consciousness of a healthy diet and pursuit of convenience among consumers, the market for fresh fruit is on the rise, and the melon is among the most welcome of fruits for its sensory attributes and nutritional properties. Consumption safety of cut fruit remains an issue of concern that may affect public health. This study aimed to perform the microbiological characterisation of a melon, Cucumis melo L. var. "Piel de Sapo", cut by retailers, wrapped in plastic cling film and kept at room temperature in local fruit shops. In addition, the possible transfer of relevant foodborne pathogens, during slicing, from the peel to the interior of the melon, and bacterial growth, were also evaluated when the melon slices were stored at abusive temperatures for 2 days. In this pi

SUBMITTER: Tseng YH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9777610 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature