Simulation of improper food hygiene practices: A quantitative assessment of Vibrio parahaemolyticus distribution

• Main Authors: Malcolm, Tan Turk Hsern, Chang, Wei San, Loo, Yuet Ying, Cheah, Yoke Kqueen, Wan Mohamed Radzi, Che Wan Jasimah, Kantilal, Haresh Kumar, Nishibuchi, Mitsuaki, Son, Radu
• Format: Article
• Published: Elsevier 2018
• Subjects: Q Science (General); T Technology (General)
• Online Access: http://eprints.um.edu.my/21356/; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2018.08.012

Kitchen mishandling practices contribute to a large number of foodborne illnesses. In this study, the transfer and cross-contamination potential of Vibrio parahaemolyticus from bloody clams to ready-to-eat food (lettuce) was assessed. Three scenarios were investigated: 1) direct cross-contamination,...