Compilation of Research Citations on the Microbiological Safety and Risk Reduction Interventions for Fresh and Fresh-cut Melons

The following is an up-to-date compilation of peer-reviewed research directed at microbial food safety risks, modes of contamination transfer, and disinfection or other risk reduction interventions for cantaloupe, honeydew, and watermelon. It was originally intended to support an updated, industry –oriented “white paper” on practical food safety guidance for melon growers, shippers, handlers, processors, retailers, and consumers that may be gleaned from published research. However, we felt there is a value in making this generally available as a citation list at this time. In preparing this resource we became aware of another similar effort provided below: