文摘
Norovirus (NoV) contamination in Kimchi can lead to outbreaks of foodborne disease. Lactic acid bacteria, pH, and acidity of Kimchi at 4 and 10 °C were measured over 28 day fermentation. Intact NoV titer was determined using magnetic bead isolation and quantitative PCR. Kimchi lactic acid fermentation conditions reduced but did not eliminate NoV load. Preventing transmission before fermentation might limit Kimchi NoV contamination.