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Research Article

Fresh-cut fruits and vegetables: Critical factors influencing microbiology and novel approaches to prevent microbial risks—A review

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Article: 1121606 | Received 24 Oct 2015, Accepted 08 Nov 2015, Published online: 14 Dec 2015

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