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U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) microbiologist Maria Brandl places treated almonds into a washing device, and research associate Gokhan Bingol inspects the wash water for any surviving bacteria on June 19, 2011. Tests were performed to determine the effectiveness of sequential infrared heating and hot air (SIRHA) pasteurization on almonds that were inoculated with bacteria and then treated with SIRHA. USDA photo by Stephen Ausmus.

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