Detection of human norovirus in cherry tomatoes, blueberries and vegetable salad by using a receptor-binding capture and magnetic sequestration (RBCMS) method

► A receptor-binding capture and magnetic sequestration method (RBSMS) was developed. ► The RBSMS method was used to concentrate human norovirus in food samples. ► Viral recovery by RBSMS was significantly better than PEG precipitation methods. ► RBSMS method takes significantly less time than PEG methods.