Bactericidal effect of gaseous acetic acid was evaluated. • Approximately 5.0 log CFU/g reduction of E. coli O157:H7 and Salmonella inoculated on spices was obtained. • Significant reduction in Bacillus subtilis on spices was observed.
Bactericidal effect of gaseous acetic acid was evaluated.•Approximately 5.0 log CFU/g reduction of E. coli O157:H7 and Salmonella inoculated on spices was obtained.•Significant reduction in Bacillus subtilis on spices was observed.