Bioefficacy of Sida cordifolia L. phytoextract against foodborne bacteria: optimization and bioactive compound analysis.

What is this article about? There are bacteria in food that can make people ill. These are usually treated with antibiotics but sometimes, these bacteria become less susceptible to the antibiotics. This article looks at a natural alternative to antibiotics that is tested against three types of bacteria linked to foodborne illness. What were the results? This study found that the plant extract, a natural extract derived from different parts of plants such as leaves, stems or roots, can kill bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics. What do the results of the study mean? This study suggests that the plant extract could be a natural and effective way to kill bacteria. This could be useful in the food and medicine industries.