of the lemon slices carried a variety of microorganisms, including bacteria commonly found in the environment and, in some cases, organisms such as E. coli, which can cause illness under certain conditions.
The study concluded that lemon slices can become contaminated during harvesting, transportation, storage, or preparation if proper hygiene standards are not maintained.
How Do Lemon Slices Become Contaminated?
There are several possible ways bacteria can end up on a lemon garnish, including:
Employees handling lemons without washing their hands properly
Using bare hands instead
