Efficacy of Ultraviolet Treatments for the Inhibition of Pathogens on the Surface of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables

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dc.contributor.authorYaun, Brian Roberten
dc.contributor.committeechairSumner, Susan S.en
dc.contributor.committeememberMarcy, Joseph E.en
dc.contributor.committeememberEifert, Joseph D.en
dc.contributor.departmentFood Science and Technologyen
dc.date.accessioned2011-08-06T14:45:04Zen
dc.date.adate2002-07-08en
dc.date.available2011-08-06T14:45:04Zen
dc.date.issued2002-06-07en
dc.date.rdate2003-07-08en
dc.date.sdate2002-06-18en
dc.description.abstractTwo studies investigating the use ultraviolet light at a wavelength of 253.7nm (UVC) into the inhibition of Salmonella spp. and Escherichia coli O157:H7 were conducted. The objectives of these studies were: to determine the rates for the destruction of Salmonella and Escherichia coli O157:H7 on the surface of agar and to investigate its effectiveness on the surface of fresh produce. Multiple replications of different doses and cocktail concentrations were performed and resulted in a 5 log reduction of Escherichia coli O157:H7 at doses exceeding 8.4 mW / cm2, while a 5 log reduction for Salmonella spp. was observed at doses exceeding 14.5 mW / cm². Samples of Red Delicious apples, green leaf lettuce and tomatoes were subjected to different doses ranging from 1.5 __ 24 mW / cm2 of UVC to determine effective log reductions of microbial populations. UVC applied to apples inoculated with E. coli O157:H7 resulted in the highest log reductions of approximately 3.3 logs at 24 mW/cm2. Lower log reductions (2.19 logs) were seen on tomatoes inoculated with Salmonella spp. and leaf lettuce (2.65 and 2.79) inoculated with both Salmonella spp. and E. coli O157:H7 respectfully. Due to the low capital involved in initiating a UVC system, the use of ultraviolet energy may prove to be a beneficial mechanism to decrease pathogens on fresh produce if used in conjunction with strict adherence to a sanitation program, Good Manufacturing Practices and Good Agricultural Practices in ensuring the safety of fresh produce.en
dc.description.degreeMaster of Scienceen
dc.format.mediumETDen
dc.identifier.otheretd-06182002-123842en
dc.identifier.sourceurlhttp://scholar.lib.vt.edu/theses/available/etd-06182002-123842en
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10919/9696en
dc.publisherVirginia Techen
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dc.rightsIn Copyrighten
dc.rights.urihttp://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/en
dc.subjectUltraviolet lighten
dc.subjectE. coli O157:H7en
dc.subjectSalmonellaen
dc.titleEfficacy of Ultraviolet Treatments for the Inhibition of Pathogens on the Surface of Fresh Fruits and Vegetablesen
dc.typeThesisen
thesis.degree.disciplineFood Science and Technologyen
thesis.degree.grantorVirginia Polytechnic Institute and State Universityen
thesis.degree.levelmastersen
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Scienceen

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