The effect of combined treatment on background microflora (aerobic mesophilic, and yeast and mold),
during storage at ambient temperature (22 C) for 21 days was also determined. A bacterial cocktail
containing three serotypes of S. enterica (S. Newport H1275, S. Stanley H0558, and S. Montevideo G4639)
was used based on their association with produce-related outbreaks.