SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SANITIZING PRODUCE IN AN ACIDIC BATH

摘要

Methods and systems are disclosed for treating a produce item with a treatment solution that includes water and a first and second treatment acid. The disclosed methods and systems may be particularly beneficial when used to sanitize the produce item of pathogens and/or to maintain the quality of the produce item. A disclosed treatment method includes measuring an amount of water (144-158); measuring an amount of a first treatment acid (164-178); measuring an amount of a second treatment acid (206-220); mixing the water, the first treatment acid, and the second treatment acid to form a treatment-solution concentrate (222-228); diluting a quantity of the treatment-solution concentrate to form a treatment solution; and contacting an exterior surface of the produce item with a quantity of the treatment solution.