Malic acid (4%) alone and in combination with lactic
acid (2%) was able to reduce E. coli O157:H7 on fresh-cut
cantaloupe cubes when sprayed with the electrostatic
sprayer. Antimicrobial activity of natural preservatives
increased over the 12-day storage period. Applying the
organic acid with the electrostatic sprayer is multiple hurdle
technology that can be used to improve foodborne safety of
fresh-cut cantaloupe cubes.