Inactivation rates of Escherichia coli O157:H7 in juices increased at higher temperature.
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Biphasic inactivation behavior was observed in ultrasound-treated juices.
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Lethality in ultrasound treatment was mostly due to heat from cavitation.
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Combination of ultrasound and UV resulted in increase in inactivation rate.
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Additives increase inactivation rates in ultrasound-treated juices.