Comparative microbial analyses of hydroponic versus in-soil grown Romaine lettuce obtained at retail.

The overarching goal of this study was to assess the microbiological profile of hydroponically grown Romaine lettuce and in-soil Romaine lettuce (organic and conventional). Thirty-six samples of hydroponic lettuce, seventy-two samples organic lettuce (thirty-six bagged lettuce and thirty-six non-bagged lettuce), and thirty-six conventionally grown lettuce was purchased from retail stores. A portion of each sample was analyzed for aerobic bacteria (APC), coliforms and , and yeasts and molds (YM).

Retraction.

The online ahead of print article titled “Assessing Food Safety Practices Among Texas Small Growers” by Zahra H. Mohammad, Isabelle do Prado, Rene Nieto, Richard De Los Santos, and Sujata A. Sirsat has been retracted by the authors and the Scientific Editors.