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Research shows biofilm-forming bacteria negatively affect fresh produce, suggesting new cleaning methods are needed.
• Many bacteria in produce processing plants can form biofilms. • There's a clear negative impact of biofilms on fresh produce. • Chemicals cleaning used in the industry did not fully eliminate bacteria. • There's a need for new cleaning strategies and disinfectants that target biofilms.
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