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Why Are We Using Our Mouths As An Entrance For Bacteria?, Alyssa Reece
Why Are We Using Our Mouths As An Entrance For Bacteria?, Alyssa Reece
Honors Theses
Background: Food-borne illness can be easily spread through contamination of many different sources. Oftentimes people are aware of the dangers when it comes to raw meat, poultry, and eggs. However, many people are not aware that food-borne illnesses can occur due to produce. Washing produce can significantly reduce bacteria content, but which washing method really works the best?
Objective: The purpose of this experiment was to look at the difference in bacterial content among properly washed, washed, and unwashed fresh produce from the local grocery store.
Settings: This experiment was conducted in the microbiology lab at Ouachita Baptist University during …