Persistence and Transfer of Foodborne Pathogens to Sunflower and Pea Shoot Microgreens during Production in Soil-Free Cultivation Matrix

Microgreens are an emerging salad crop with properties similar to those of sprouted seeds and lettuce. This study aimed determine bacterial pathogen persistence during microgreen cultivation transfer from soil-free matrix (SFCM) mature microgreens. Salmonella enterica subsp. ser. Javiana Listeria monocytogenes were inoculated onto biostrate mats as well peat SFCM sampled (day 0). Next, sunflower pea shoot planted 0) grown in a controlled environment until the harvest 10). On day 10, microgreens levels production. log CFU/g significantly higher than L. on 10 both unplanted regions (p < 0.05). Significant differences (log CFU/g) observed between microgreens, regardless or type Meanwhile, was 1.53 (95% CI: ?0.75–3.81) 5.29 3.01–7.57) mean CFU/g, respectively, 0.00 ?2.28–2.28) 2.64 0.36–4.92) respectively. Results demonstrate that production is influenced by variety.