Fresh vegetables eaten raw can be agents of transmission of microbes and heavy metals. The frequency and variability of microbes and heavy metals on 96 vegetables from some large production sites in Mali were evaluated. These sites were Bamako, Kati, Baguineda, Samanko, Sikasso a...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i31648
Raw lettuce may transmit foodborne microorganisms when produced or consumed without adequate hygienic control. This study evaluated bacterial contamination in field-fresh lettuce and the effectiveness of sanitising lettuce using the three-stage cleaning method recommended for veg...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2026/v26i71151