Control of foodborne pathogens on fresh-cut fruit by a novel strain of Pseudomonas graminis

► Seven microorganisms were antagonistic to foodborne pathogens on fresh-cut fruit. ► CPA-7, the most effective, was identified as Pseudomonas graminis. ► It reduced Escherichia coli O157:H7, Salmonella and Listeria innocua on fresh-cut apple and peach. ► CPA-7 needs to be at the same load than pathogens to be effective.