6. Biocontrol Technology of Fruits and Vegetables in Low Temperature Distribution Process(Seminar : Recent Developments in Cryobiology and Cryotechnology of Biological and Food Systems)

Abstract

Since a serious incidence of food poisoning by Escherichia coli O157 happened in 1996, the importance for hygienic control of fruits and vegetables has become to be recognized. This short review describes the actual situation and problems about sterilization methods of fruits and vegetables in low temperature distribution processes. It also mentions the sanitation manual of radish sprouts cultivation which is based on HACCP system. This manual is enacted for safety security of the water cultivated vagetables.