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Bacteria survival shows importance of sanitation focus

Bacteria survival shows importance of sanitation focus

The potential for bacteria to survive cleaning and disinfection means washing routines must be continuously assessed to maintain food safety, according to a scientist.

Thorben O. Reiche, from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, investigated how bacterial communities in the chicken and salmon industries change when disinfectants are used. His doctoral thesis includes several research articles.

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