Table 2.
D-values of E. coli O157:H7, S. Typhimurium, and L. monocytogenes on freshly cut carrot by aerosolized chlorine dioxide treatment
| Chlorine dioxide concentration (ppm) | D-value (min) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| E. coli O157:H7 | S. Typhimurium | L. monocytogenes | |
| 100 | 42.6 | 47.2 | 42.4 |
| 200 | 30.8 | 28.5 | 34.2 |
| 300 | 19.6 | 21.3 | 24.7 |
| 400 | 13.0 | 14.4 | 14.9 |