Decontamination Efficacy of Acetic Acid on Microbial Load in Fresh Produce from Open Markets in Khulna City, Bangladesh
The study concluded that fresh vegetables contain a hazardous level of pathogens capable of causing cross-contamination and subsequent foodborne illnesses. The application of food-grade 5% acetic acid significantly reduced the microbial population on fresh produce, thereby decreasing the risk of health hazards.
Authors
- Nasrin Nahar Bagum
- Saima Fariha
- Sumaiya Hassan
Institutions
- Khulna University (BD)
- Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (BD)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Food Protection
- Published
- 2026-04-03
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfp.2026.100777
- Primary Topic
- Anaerobic Digestion and Biogas Production
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00