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Research Publications (Food Safety)

This page tracks research articles published in national and international peer-reviewed journals. Recent articles are available ahead of print and searchable by Journal, Article Title, and Category. Research publications are tracked across six categories: Bacterial Pathogens, Chemical Contaminants, Natural Toxins, Parasites, Produce Safety, and Viruses. Articles produced by USDA Grant Funding Agencies (requires login) and FDA Grant Funding Agencies (requires login) are also tracked in Scopus.

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  1. Impact of the reduction or replacement of NaCl during production and ripening of raw cured pork and turkey sausages

    • European Food Research and Technology

    • There are health concerns with regard to the consumption of sodium. Excessive consumption of sodium is suspected to cause high blood pressure, among other things. Therefore, sodium should be reduced or replaced during the production of food. In the present study, in the first part, raw fermented sausages from pork and turkey meat, produced with reduced NaCl concentrations, were investigated.

      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Listeria monocytogenes

  2. Relationship between Salmonella enterica attachment and leaf hydrophobicity, roughness, and epicuticular waxes: a focus on 30 baby‐leaf salads

    • Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture

    • Abstract BACKGROUND The first step in the contamination of leafy vegetables by human pathogens is their attachment to the leaf surface. The success of this is influenced strongly by the physical and chemical characteristics of the surface itself (number and size of stomata, presence of trichomes and veins, epicuticular waxes, hydrophobicity, etc.).

      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Salmonella
      • Produce Safety
      • Leafy Greens

  3. An approach to describe Salmonella serotypes of concern for outbreaks: Using burden and trajectory of outbreak-related illnesses associated with meat and poultry

    • Journal of Food Protection
      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Salmonella

  4. Comprehensive analysis of predominant pathogenic bacteria and viruses in seafood products

    • Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety

    • Abstract Given the growing global demand for seafood, it is imperative to conduct a comprehensive study on the prevalence and persistence patterns of pathogenic bacteria and viruses associated with specific seafood varieties. This assessment thoroughly examines the safety of seafood products, considering the diverse processing methods employed in the industry.

      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Clostridium botulinum
      • Listeria monocytogenes
      • Salmonella
      • Vibrio
      • Viruses
      • Hepatitis
      • Norovirus

  5. Prevalence, serotype, antimicrobial susceptibility, contamination factors, and control methods of Salmonella spp. in retail fresh fruits and vegetables: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

    • Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety

    • Abstract This research presents a comprehensive review of Salmonella presence in retail fresh fruits and vegetables from 2010 to 2023, utilizing data from recognized sources such as PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science. The study incorporates a meta‐analysis of prevalence, serovar distribution, antimicrobial susceptibility, and antimicrobial resistance genes (ARGs).

      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Salmonella
      • Produce Safety
      • Leafy Greens

  6. Coagulase-negative staphylococci from bovine milk: Antibiogram profiles and virulent gene detection

    • BMC Microbiology

    • Coagulase-negative Staphylococcus species are an emerging cause of intramammary infection, posing a significant economic and public health threat. The aim of this study was to assess the occurrence of coagulase-n...

      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Staphylococcus aureus

  7. Use of zebrafish to identify host responses specific to type VI secretion system mediated interbacterial antagonism

    • PLOS Pathogens

    • by Mollie Virgo, Serge Mostowy, Brian T. Ho

      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Shigella
      • Vibrio

  8. Antimicrobial properties of WCO-based composites enriched with hops and curly sorrel for green building solutions

    • PLOS ONE

    • by Anita Staroń, Barbara Pucelik, Agata Barzowska, Magda Kijania-Kontak, Paweł Staroń

      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Staphylococcus aureus

  9. Droplet digital PCR and real-time PCR for the sensitive and specific detection of Vibrio vulnificus based on the novel target genes

    • European Food Research and Technology

    • Vibrio vulnificus poses a significant risk to public health due to its high pathogenicity and mortality rates as a common seafood-borne pathogen. Therefore, rapid, accurate, and specific detection methods for V. vulnificus are crucial for ensuring human safety and minimizing economic losses. This study identified vvhA and vv08030 as promising targets for V. vulnificus detection using bioinformatics screening and PCR analysis.

      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Vibrio

  10. Effects of at-home-preparation on the risk of foodborne illness in Japan: Analysis of quantitative microbial risk assessment of Escherichia coli O157:H7, Salmonella Typhimurium, Listeria monocytogenes, and Campylobacter jeju

    • Microbial Risk Analysis
      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Campylobacter
      • Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli
      • Listeria monocytogenes
      • Salmonella

  11. Impact of silver nanoparticles active packaging on the behavior of Listeria monocytogenes and other microbial groups during ripening and storage of Canastra cheeses

    • Food Control
      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Listeria monocytogenes

  12. High prevalence and genomic features of multidrug-resistant Salmonella enterica isolated from chilled broiler chicken on retail sale in the United Arab Emirates

    • International Journal of Food Microbiology
      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Salmonella

  13. Inflammatory responses in Atlantic lumpfish (Cyclopterus lumpus L.) after intraperitoneal injection of a vaccine against Aeromonas salmonicida and Vibrio salmonicida at different water temperatures

    • Journal of Fish Diseases

    • Abstract Studying inflammatory responses induced by vaccination can contribute to a more detailed understanding of underlying immune mechanisms in lumpfish (Cyclopterus lumpus). Tissue samples from lumpfish intraperitoneally immunized with a divalent oil‐adjuvanted vaccine (Aeromonas salmonicida and Vibrio salmonicida) at water temperatures of 5, 10, and 15°C were collected at 630 day degrees and 18 weeks post injection.

      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Vibrio

  14. Causal relationship between gut microbiota and constipation: a bidirectional Mendelian randomization study

    • Frontiers in Microbiology

    • BackgroundConstipation is a prevalent gastrointestinal disorder affecting approximately 15% of the global population, leading to significant healthcare burdens. Emerging evidence suggests that gut microbiota plays a pivotal role in the pathogenesis of constipation, although causality remains uncertain due to potential confounding factors in observational studies.

      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Vibrio

  15. A detailed analysis of 16S rRNA gene sequencing and conventional PCR-based testing for the diagnosis of bacterial pathogens and discovery of novel bacteria

    • Antonie van Leeuwenhoek

    • This study represents the first analysis of the bacterial community in chickens affected by swollen head syndrome, utilizing 16S rRNA gene sequencing. Samples were obtained from clinical laying chickens and were examined for the presence of Avibacterium paragallinarum (APG) and Ornithobacterium rhinotracheale (ORT) using conventional polymerase chain reaction (PCR).

      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Staphylococcus aureus

  16. In silico identification and functional study of long non-coding RNA involved in acute hepatopancreatic necrosis disease caused by Vibrio parahaemolyticus infection in white shrimp, Litopenaeus vannamei

    • Fish & Shellfish Immunology
      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Vibrio

  17. Changes in the ability of Listeria monocytogenes to resist thermal treatment and simulated gastric condition after exposure to sequential stresses in minced meat

    • Food Research International
      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Listeria monocytogenes

  18. The mechanism of Enterococcus faecium on the virulence of Listeria monocytogenes during the storage of fermented sausages by whole genome analysis

    • International Journal of Food Microbiology
      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Listeria monocytogenes

  19. Broiler chicken distal jejunum microbial communities are more responsive to coccidiosis or necrotic enteritis challenge than dietary anti-interleukin-10 in a model using Salmonella Typhimurium- Eimeria maxima- Clostridium perfringens coi

    • Poultry Science
      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Clostridium perfringens
      • Salmonella

  20. Screening Tests for the Interaction of Rubus idaeus and Rubus occidentalis Extracts with Antibiotics against Gram-Positive and Gram-Negative Human Pathogens

    • Antibiotics

    • WHO (World Health Organization) reports from recent years warn about the growing number of antibiotic-resistant bacterial strains. Therefore, there is an urgent need to constantly search for new substances effective in the fight against microorganisms. Plants are a rich source of chemical compounds with antibacterial properties. These compounds, classified as secondary metabolites, may act independently or support the action of currently used antibiotics.

      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Staphylococcus aureus

  21. Comparative analysis of rice bran and sesame protein hydrolysates in inhibiting foodborne pathogens: efficacy against Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Listeria monocytogenes

    • International Journal of Food Science & Technology

    • The antibacterial potential of RBPH‐B and RBPH‐C, along with their fractions, is effective against Listeria monocytogenes. Conversely, both SPH‐B and SPH‐C, and their fractions, exhibit pronounced antibacterial activities against Escherichia coli O157:H7 and L. monocytogenes. Notably, the peptide fraction smaller than 10 kDa (SPH‐B‐F3), manifests the highest antimicrobial activities against both bacterial strains.

      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli
      • Escherichia coli O157:H7
      • Listeria monocytogenes

  22. Selective depletion of Campylobacter jejuni via T6SS dependent functionality: an approach for improving chickens gut health

    • Gut Pathogens

    • The targeted depletion of potential gut pathogens is often challenging because of their intrinsic ability to thrive in harsh gut environments. Earlier, we showed that Campylobacter jejuni (C. jejuni) exclusively uses the Type-VI Secretion System (T6SS) to target its prey such as Escherichia coli (E. coli), and phenotypic differences between T6SS-negative and T6SS-positive C.

      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Campylobacter

  23. Antibacterial and antibiofilm efficacies of perillaldehyde against Vibrio parahaemolyticus and its application in seafood

    • Food Control

    • Perillaldehyde (PAH) is a natural compound and food additive that is added to meat, beverage, sauce and baked food. PAH has been confirmed to have antibacterial and antifungal properties, but its antimicrobial and antibiofilm activities against Vibrio parahaemolyticus (V. parahaemolyticus) have not been reported. This work aimed to explore the antibacterial and antibiofilm efficacy of PAH against V.

      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Vibrio

  24. Ligilactobacillus salivarius XP132 with antibacterial and immunomodulatory activities inhibits horizontal and vertical transmission of Salmonella Pullorum in chickens

    • Poultry Science

    • Probiotics are increasingly recognized for their capacity to combat pathogenic bacteria. In this study, we isolated a strain of Ligilactobacillus salivarius XP132 from the gut microbiota of healthy chickens. This strain exhibited resistance to low pH and bile salts, auto-aggregation capabilities, and the ability to co-aggregate with pathogenic Salmonella.

      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Salmonella

  25. Prevalence and Characteristics of Salmonella from Tibetan Pigs in Tibet, China

    • Foodborne Pathogens and Disease

    • This study aimed to understand the epidemiological characteristics of Salmonella in Tibetan pigs. We isolated, identified, and examined via antimicrobial susceptibility testing on Salmonella from Tibetan pigs breeder farms and slaughterhouses in Tibet, China. A genetic evolutionary tree was constructed on the basis of whole genome sequencing (WGS). A total of 81 Salmonella isolates were isolated from 987 samples.

      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Salmonella