Inactivation of Bacillus cereus ATCC 14579 Spore on Garlic with Combination Treatments of Germinant Compounds and Superheated Steam.

HIGHLIGHTS: Germinant compounds were combined with SHS to inactivate B. cereus spores. B. cereus spores were inactivated effectively by SHS after Ala+IMP treatment. Inactivation trend was analyzed by the Weibull model, and t3 d values were determined. Sublethal injury was not observed by SHS after Ala+IMP treatment.