A recent study published in Foodborne Pathogens and Disease suggests that LED treatment may be a promising method for controlling Shigella flexneri contamination in food. S. flexneri is a common foodborne pathogen found in raw milk, fresh-cut produce, and food processing plants, and in some cases, it can cause reactive arthritis or bloodstream infections.
Researchers subjected S. flexneri to LED irradiation for varying lengths of time and in different contexts. Notable results include: