Salmonella in microgreens: quantitative modeling of Salmonella Enteritidis in a controlled environment system
). Scanning electron microscopy revealed bacterial adhesion to surface crevices, depressions, and near stomata, suggesting potential internalization. These findings highlight contamination risks in microgreen production and underscore the importance of preventive measures during cultivation, irrigation, and postharvest storage.
Authors
- Henrique César Pereira Figueiredo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1022-6842)
- Verônica O. Alvarenga (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7958-9983)
- Carlos Eduardo Barão (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3343-0835)
- Isabella Bassoto Xavier
- Maísa Daré Perim
- Priscyla Kim
- Inayara Cristina Alves Lacerda
- Marciane Magnani
- Ana Clara de Medeiros Viana
Institutions
- Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (BR)
- Universidade Federal da Paraíba (BR)
- Instituto Federal do Paraná (BR)
- Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia do Pará (BR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Food Research International
- Published
- 2026-04-17
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodres.2026.119209
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Listeria monocytogenes in Food Safety
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 15.16
Funders
- Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior
- Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico
- Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de Minas Gerais