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Antimicrobial Wash for Fresh Produce
This article supplements lessons regarding food safety and food processing from the farm to the grocery store. Learn about an antimicrobial formulation, approved by the US Food and Drug Administration, that has been formulated to reduce the risk of food-borne pathogens that could contaminate fresh produce. The antimicrobial wash is a combination of lactic acid, fruit acids, and hydrogen peroxide proven to reduce pathogens up to 99.99 percent.
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AgResearch Magazine
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United States Department of Agriculture
Lessons Associated with this Resource
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- Chain of Food (6-8th Grade)
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- Supermarket Smarts (6-8th Grade)
- Ultra High Pressure Treatment (6-8th Grade)
- Understanding Bacteria (6-8th Grade)
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- Understanding Bacteria (9-12th Grade)
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- A Chilling Investigation (6-8th Grade)
- What's the Difference? A Look at Organic and Conventional Foods