Researches delve into transfer of E. coli and other pathogens to organic speciality crops

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Researches delve into transfer of E. coli and other pathogens to organic speciality crops

Recent research looked at the prevalence of E. coli and other pathogens on organically grown vegetables. The research team was concerned with poultry litter compost and heat-treated poultry litter pellets used for organic fertilizer and soil amendments in speciality crop production and soil health management. “. . . such products may enhance survival and persistence of foodborne pathogens and their transfer to fresh produce,” the study authors w…