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Cohesive Journal of Microbiology & Infectious Disease

Vegetable Microbiology: Concern for Human Health

Submission: January 26, 2018; Published: February 08, 2018

DOI: 10.31031/CJMI.2018.01.000508

ISSN: 2578-0190
Volume1 Issue2

Abstract

In the health conscious society of 21st century, vegetables form an integral part of human diet. They provide us essential vitamins and minerals, dietary fiber, phytochemicals, and also help in reducing the risk of dangerous diseases [1]. World Health Organization (WHO), European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), Food & Agricultural Organization (FAO) and French Agency for Food Safety (AFSSA) recommended the intake of atleast five servings of vegetables and fruits per day [2]. In general, freshly consumed vegetables are considered to be more vital than the cooked ones. However, they are usually accompanied with many food borne diseases, thus poses safety threats [3].

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