363. Transporting Watermelons in a Grass Lined Flume

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of transporting watermelons from the field to post harvest in a grass lined flume.

Dr. Don - risky ☣️
Professor Ben - risky ☣️

• Joe Holt on Twitter: “@bugcounter @benjaminchapman transporting watermelons in a grass lined flume, or something. Risky or not?” / Twitter
• Internalization of Listeria monocytogenes in cantaloupes during dump tank washing and hydrocooling - ScienceDirect
• https://ucfoodsafety.ucdavis.edu/sites/g/files/dgvnsk7366/files/inline-files/223990.pdf
• https://www.fda.gov/media/116691/download
• Development and Validation of a Mathematical Model for Growth of Pathogens in Cut Melons | Journal of Food Protection