date:Oct 28, 2015
ic standpoint is these cells cannot be removed using commercial methods or materials, which is why in the lab during testing, we had to autoclave the RPC coupons taken from the distribution stream to void any microorganisms.
To eliminate contamination risk, Ricke recommends shippers and retailers choose single-use packaging. While some retailers demand growers and packers use RPCs, others prefer corrugated. Ricke, along with several other food safety experts, encourage retailers to follow the s