Good manufacturing practices of minimally processed vegetables reduce contamination with pathogenic microorganisms.

Consumption of ready-to-eat (RTE) vegetables is quick, easy and healthy, especially when eaten without cooking. However, they might be a source of foodborne pathogenic microorganisms. The objective of this study was to evaluate the microbiological and parasitological contamination of fresh RTE vegetables produced in agroindustries in the Federal District of Brazil (FD), and to correlate contamination with good manufacturing practices (GMP).

Detection of intestinal parasites on field-grown strawberries in the Federal District of Brazil.

Introduction: This study evaluated the presence of pathogenic human parasites on field-grown strawberries in the Federal District of Brazil.

Methods: A total of 48 samples of strawberries and 48 soil samples from 16 properties were analyzed.

Results: Contaminated strawberries were detected in 56% of the properties.