Research Publications (Food Safety)

This review evaluates recent novel technologies for aflatoxins decontamination by physical method (microwave heating, Gama and electron beam irradiation, pulse light and ultraviolet), chemical method (ozone, natural plant extracts, and organic acids), and biological method (atoxigenic Aspergillus strains, Trichoderma spp., and bacteria and yeast). The study also highlights on the cutting‐edge technologies of smart packaging and artificial intelligence.

Deoxynivalenol (DON) is a type B trichothecene mycotoxin that is commonly found in cereals and grains worldwide. The presence of this fungal secondary-metabolite raises public-health concerns at both the agric...

Modified atmosphere package (MAP), as a practical, economic, and easy to operate food package technique, has experienced a rapid development in both scientific and industrial communities. In recent years, given the superiority of super-atmospheric O2 (SO) MAP in preserving fruits and vegetables relative to low O2 and/or high CO2 MAP, SO MAP is back on the radar of researchers.

The homologous E6-AP carboxy-terminal structural domain (HECT) contained in E3 ubiquitin ligases (E3s) is a key factor in protein degradation and maintenance of cellular homeostasis in animals. However, the functional roles and evolutionary aspects of the HECT gene family in bivalve mussels remain unclear and warrant further investigation.

Abstract Grain yield response to consumptive water use a.k.a. evapotranspiration (ETc) is a critical dimension of food‐water nexus in irrigated agroecosystems. With the largest water footprint, irrigated corn production in the U.S. must be assessed for its ETc and water use efficiency (WUE) at a scale meaningful for producers and water managers.

With its historical roots, Iranian traditional medicine has played a significant role in addressing liver‐related disorders and providing alternative approaches to synthetic drugs. Liver‐related disorders, such as hepatitis, liver cirrhosis, and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, pose significant health challenges worldwide. From traditional practices and indigenous knowledge, Iranian traditional medicine offers a holistic approach to liver health.

Cadmium is one of the most hazardous environmental pollutants for plants due to its mobility and high toxicity. One effective method that may be utilized to decrease heavy metal pollution in the soil is the use of nano-chelated iron. In the present study, lettuce plants were treated with four different concentrations of cadmium chloride, two different concentrations of nano-chelated iron, and six combinations of cadmium chloride+nano-chelated iron.

Milking methods have significant impacts on the microbiological composition, which could affect the quality of raw buffalo milk. Hence, the current study was conducted on the impact of milking methods on microorganisms in buffalo tank raw milk from 15 farms in Guangxi, China. The farms were divided into two groups based on the milking method: mechanical milking (MM, n = 6) and hand milking (HM, n = 9).

Bacillus cereus sensu stricto is a foodborne pathogen that causes food poisoning. Their spore and biofilm-forming abilities persist in various environments and foods. This study investigated the prevalence, virulence, antibiotic resistance, and genetic diversity of B. cereus s. s. strains isolated from various food samples. Of 179 samples, 22.34% were positive for B. cereus s. s., with significantly high detection rates in milk products and raw chicken meat.

A two‐level factorial design was used to evaluate the effect of food‐related stresses on the biofilm formation ability of Salmonella serotypes. Freezing time was the most important factor affecting biofilm formation response of Salmonella. Interaction of pH and heat was the most significant interactive effect on biofilm of S. typhi. Interaction of NaCl and cold showed the most significant effect on the biofilms of S. enteritidis and S. typhimurium.

by Shinnosuke Sawano, Satoshi Kodera, Naoto Setoguchi, Kengo Tanabe, Shunichi Kushida, Junji Kanda, Mike Saji, Mamoru Nanasato, Hisataka Maki, Hideo Fujita, Nahoko Kato, Hiroyuki Watanabe, Minami Suzuki, Masao Takahashi, Naoko Sawada, Masao Yamasaki, Masataka Sato, Susumu Katsushika, Hiroki Shinohara, Norifumi Takeda, Katsuhito Fujiu, Masao Daimon, Hiroshi Akazawa, Hiroyuki Morita, Issei Komuro

Vibrio parahaemolyticus, an important food-borne pathogens found to be associated with seafoods and marine environs. It has been a topic of debate for many decades that most pathogens are known to enter a viable but nonculturable (VBNC) state under cold temperature and nutrient limited conditions. The present study examined the time required for the induction of VBNC state and the revival strategies of both the endemic O3:K6 and O1:K25 sporadic strains of V.

Mycotoxin contamination in agri-food systems has been a serious global concern over the past few decades. Corn is easily contaminated by Ochratoxin A (OTA) and Zearalenone (ZEN), which seriously threaten the survival and health of humans and animals. Herein, a rapid and sensitive method of OTA and ZEN dual quantum dots (QDs) fluorescence immunochromatographic test strip was established in this study. OTA and ZEN fluorescence probes were prepared by carbodiimide.

Multidrug-resistant (MDR) Staphylococcus aureus has been increasingly isolated from pigs and people in close contact with them, especially livestock-associated methicillin-resistant S. aureus (LA-MRSA). In this cross-sectional study, we investigated S. aureus colonization in pigs and farm workers, their resistance profile, and genetic background to estimate interspecies transmission potential within farms from Rio de Janeiro state, Brazil, between 2014 and 2019.

mSphere, Ahead of Print.

Abstract BACKGROUND Worldwide, vegan and vegetarian lifestyles, as well as food allergies and intolerance (e.g. lactose intolerance and milk protein allergy) demand the development of alternatives to dairy‐based probiotic foods. In the present study, probiotic Lacticaseibacillus casei CECT 9104 was added to alginate‐based edible coatings enriched with inulin and oligofructose and applied to fresh‐cut apple.

by Nicolás Renato Jara-Medina, Dario Fernando Cueva, Ariana Cecibel Cedeño-Pinargote, Arleth Gualle, Daniel Aguilera-Pesantes, Miguel Ángel Méndez, Lourdes Orejuela-Escobar, Diego F. Cisneros-Heredia, Rebeca Cortez-Zambrano, Nelson Miranda-Moyano, Eduardo Tejera, António Machado

Crayfish (Procambarus clarkii) are economically important freshwater crustaceans. With the growth of the crayfish industry, the associated food-safety risks should be seriously considered. Although Vibrio parahaemolyticus is commonly recognized as a halophilic foodborne pathogen associated with seafood, it has been found to be a major pathogen in crayfish-associated food poisoning cases. In this study, the V.

Contamination of poultry products by Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium (STm) is a major cause of foodborne infections and outbreaks. This study aimed to assess the diversity and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) carriage of STm in three chicken processing plants using genomic sequencing. It also aimed to investigate whether any particular strain types were associated with cases of human illness.