Endogenous microbial contamination of melons (Cucumis melo) from international trade: an underestimated risk for the consumer?

Irene Esteban-CuestaNathalie DreesSebastian UlrichPeter StauchBrigitte SpernerKarin SchwaigerManfred GareisChristoph Gottschalk

Published in: Journal of the science of food and agriculture (2018)

The present study revealed a regularly occurring internal contamination of melons. Possible health risks for consumers because of an occurrence of microorganisms in melon pulp should be considered in future food safety assessments. © 2018 Society of Chemical Industry.

Keyphrases

risk assessment
human health
drinking water
microbial community
single cell
current status
health information