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    This is a review on the current status of Ascaris and Toxocara as agents of disease as a foodborne pathogen that is often transmitted onto produce via contaminated water. The paper introduces the parasites, their biology, disease caused, and mode of transmission. It summarizes recent research on methods for the detection of the parasites on crops, their prevalence in recent surveys of ready to eat plants in different parts of the world, and potential aspects of their means for remediation on vegetable crops. Also discussed is the ubiquitous nature of the presence of these eggs in the environment due to the many humans infected and means currently underway to control these parasites though improve water quality, sanitation, and hygiene. Copyright © 2020 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

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    Dwight D Bowman. Ascaris and Toxocara as foodborne and waterborne pathogens. Research in veterinary science. 2021 Mar;135:1-7

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    PMID: 33412474

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