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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. Genomic-wide analysis of Salmonella enterica strains isolated from peanuts in Brazil

    • International Journal of Food Microbiology
    • Peanut-based products have been associated with Salmonella foodborne outbreaks and/or recalls worldwide. The ability of Salmonella to persist for a long time in a low moisture environment can contribute to this kind of contamination. The objective of this study was to analyse the genome of five S.

      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Salmonella
  2. Rhizobium hidalgonense and Rhizobium redzepovicii as faba bean (Vicia faba L.) microsymbionts in Mexican soils

    • Archives of Microbiology
    • As a legume crop widely cultured in the world, faba bean (Vicia faba L.) forms root nodules with diverse Rhizobium species in different regions. However, the symbionts associated with this plant in Mexico have not been studied. To investigate the diversity and species/symbiovar affiliations of rhizobia associated with faba bean in Mexico, rhizobia were isolated from this plant grown in two Mexican sites in the present study.

      • Chemical contaminants
      • Heavy Metals
  3. Determination of pesticide residues in oat flour using low-temperature partition extraction and GC–MS analysis

    • Journal of Food Science and Technology
    • A simple method based on solid–liquid extraction with a low-temperature partition (SLE/LTP) and analysis by gas chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry (GC–MS) was optimized and validated for determining residues of the pesticides triadimenol, flutriafol, λ-cyhalothrin, difenoconazole, and azoxystrobin in oat flour. A factorial design was employed to optimize the technique and establish the best conditions for the simultaneous extraction of the analytes.

      • Chemical contaminants
      • Pesticide residues
  4. The Effects of Alginate Coatings Containing Thymol in the Forms of Nanoemulsion and Nanostructured Lipid Carriers on Microbial, Oxidation, and Physicochemical Qualities of Fresh Breast Chicken Meat

    • Food and Bioprocess Technology
    • Nanostructured lipid carrier (NLC) is a second-generation smart delivery system with a solid matrix at room temperature. This carrier system consists of biocompatible surfactants and lipid materials and is accepted by regulatory authorities for use in various delivery systems. This study is a comparative study between the function of thymol-loaded NLC and thymol-nanoemulsion (NE) in Na-alginate coating to extend the shelf life of fresh chicken meat.

      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Staphylococcus aureus
  5. Entomopathogenic fungi in crops protection with an emphasis on bioactive metabolites and biological activities

    • World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
    • Abstract

      • Chemical contaminants
      • Heavy Metals
  6. Short variable regions flaA gene (SVR-flaA) diversity and virulence profile of multidrug resistant Campylobacter from poultry and poultry meat in India

    • Journal of Food Protection
    • Human gastrointestinal infections caused by Campylobacter species is the second most important foodborne illness after salmonellosis worldwide. Poultry represent one of the main sources of Campylobacter organisms.

      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Campylobacter
  7. mRNA and miRNA expression profiles reveal the potential roles of RLRs signaling pathway and mitophagy in duck hepatitis A virus type 1 infection

    • Poultry Science
    • Duck hepatitis A virus 1 (DHAV-1) is the primary cause of duck viral hepatitis, leading to sudden mortality in ducklings and significant economic losses in the duck industry. However, little is known about how DHAV-1 affects duckling liver at the molecular level. We conducted an analysis comparing the expression patterns of mRNAs and miRNAs in DHAV-1-infected duckling livers to understand the underlying mechanisms and dynamic changes.

      • Viruses
      • Hepatitis
  8. Effectiveness of nanomaterials and their counterparts in improving rice growth and yield under arsenic contamination

    • Frontiers in Plant Science
    • Arsenic (As) pollution in rice (Oryza sativa L.), a staple food for over 3.5 billion people, is a global problem. Mixed effects of Zn, Cu, and Si amendments on plant growth and yield, including in the presence of As pollution have been reported in previous studies.

      • Chemical contaminants
      • Heavy Metals
  9. Frequent Dietary Multi-Mycotoxin Exposure in UK Children and Its Association with Dietary Intake

    • Toxins
    • Mycotoxins are potent fungal toxins that frequently contaminate agricultural crops and foods. Mycotoxin exposure is frequently reported in humans, and children are known to be particularly at risk of exceeding safe levels of exposure. Urinary biomonitoring is used to assess overall dietary exposure to multiple mycotoxins. This study aims to quantify multi-mycotoxin exposure in UK children and to identify major food groups contributing to exposure.

      • Natural toxins
      • Aflatoxins
      • Mycotoxins
  10. Actinobacteria as Promising Biocontrol Agents for In Vitro and In Planta Degradation and Detoxification of Zearalenone

    • Toxins
    • Zearalenone (ZEN) is a prevalent mycotoxin found in grains and grain-derived products, inducing adverse health effects in both animals and humans. The in-field application of microorganisms to degrade and detoxify ZEN is a promising strategy to enhance the safety of food and feed. In this study, we investigated the potential of three actinobacterial strains to degrade and detoxify ZEN in vitro and in planta on wheat ears.

      • Natural toxins
      • Mycotoxins
  11. Pesticide Residues and Associated Public Health Risks in Vegetables from Irrigated Farms Adjacent to Rift Valley Lake Ziway, Ethiopia

    • Journal of Food Quality
    • The overuse of pesticides has resulted in the accumulation of harmful residues in vegetables, which requires monitoring to assess the risks to human health. This article presents the levels of 35 pesticide residues in 15 composite vegetable samples from irrigated farmlands adjacent to Lake Ziway, Ethiopia, using the QuEChERS extraction method (Quick, Easy, Cheap, Effective, Rugged, and Safe) and then analyzes them using GC‐MS.

      • Chemical contaminants
      • Pesticide residues
  12. Listeria Contamination in Milk‐Processing Chain and Proficiency in Listeria monocytogenes Decontamination of Small‐Scale Milk Retailers

    • Journal of Food Quality
    • Listeria spp. is an important foodborne bacterium. This microorganism can be discarded from milk using high temperatures such as pasteurization. The milk‐processing methods of many small‐scale retailers lack quality control. This study was to survey Listeria contamination at the farm and retailer levels. The retailers were to be interviewed for knowledge, attitude, and practice as well.

      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Listeria monocytogenes
      • Staphylococcus aureus
  13. Determination of 60 Food‐Borne Stimulant Drug Residues in Animal‐Derived Foods by Solid‐Phase Extraction Purification and Ultra‐High‐Performance Liquid Chromatography‐Quadrupole/Orbitrap High‐Resolution Mass Spectrometry

    • Journal of Food Quality
    • A method for the rapid screening and confirmation of 60 food‐borne stimulants in animal‐derived foods was developed using the ultra‐high‐performance liquid chromatography‐quadrupole/orbitrap high‐resolution mass spectrometry (UPLC‐Q/Orbitrap HRMS). After enzymatic hydrolysis at 37°C for 16 h, the samples were extracted with acetonitrile solution. The extraction solution was purified by PRiME HLB pass‐through solid‐phase extraction cartridge and redissolved by nitrogen blowing.

      • Chemical contaminants
      • Antibiotic residues
  14. Application of Slightly Acidic Electrolyzed Water as a Potential Sanitizer in the Food Industry

    • Journal of Food Quality
    • The food industry has extensively explored postharvest microbial control, seeking viable technologies to ensure food safety. Although numerous chlorine‐based commercial sanitizers serve this purpose, many are plagued by constraints such as instability and diminished disinfectant efficacy. These issues arise from exposure to organic matter in wash water, light, or air.

      • Produce Safety
      • Post Harvest
      • Fresh Cut
      • Leafy Greens
  15. Food Hygiene, Safety Measures, and Associated Factors among Street Food Vendors in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Implications for Intervention Activity Design and Implementation

    • Journal of Food Processing and Preservation
    • Background. Foodborne outbreaks and epidemic diseases are common in resource‐limited countries. Many people in developing countries are increasing their habit of eating fast foods prepared on the street due to their low cost and accessibility, while most of them get sick due to poor food hygiene practices and safety measures among the street food vendors. Therefore, this research is aimed at assessing food hygiene knowledge, practices, and associated factors among street food vendors.

      • Viruses
      • COVID-19
  16. Development of Plasma‐Activated Water (PAW) System: Molecular Dynamics Simulation and Experimental Study on Almond Aflatoxins

    • Journal of Food Processing and Preservation
    • Almonds play a significant role in Iran’s economy, and factors that threaten their market, such as aflatoxins, need careful consideration. Plasma‐activated water (PAW) is a new method that has antioxidant activity and can eliminate toxins and microbial agents, making it a suitable solution for removing aflatoxins from almonds.

      • Natural toxins
      • Aflatoxins
      • Mycotoxins
  17. Evaluation of Changes in Sensory Quality and Bacterial Community Composition of Cold‐Eating Rabbit Meat Stored under Different Temperatures

    • Journal of Food Processing and Preservation
    • In Sichuan cuisine, cold‐eating rabbit meat is highly regarded for its very strong taste and historical legacy. This study is aimed at evaluating the quality and bacterial diversity of cold‐eating rabbit meat during storage. Under different storage time and temperatures, cold‐eating rabbit meat underwent a decrease in pH, whereas the contents of thiobarbituric acid reactive substances, total volatile basic nitrogen, and total viable count increased.

      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Staphylococcus aureus
  18. Distribution of pufferfish saxitoxin- and tetrodotoxin-binding protein homolog and tetrodotoxin in the brain and pituitary of juvenile tiger puffer Takifugu rubripes

    • Toxicon
    • Pufferfish saxitoxin- and tetrodotoxin (TTX)-binding protein (PSTBP) is considered to transfer TTX between tissues. The immunohistochemical distribution of PSTBP-homolog (PSTBPh) and TTX in the brain and pituitary of hatchery-reared juvenile tiger puffer Takifugu rubripes was investigated. PSTBPh was observed mainly in the pars intermedia of the pituitary.

      • Natural toxins
      • Shellfish toxins
  19. Systems approach to design multi-epitopic peptide vaccine candidate against fowl adenovirus structural proteins for Gallus gallus domesticus

    • Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology
    • IntroductionFowl adenovirus (FAdV) is a significant pathogen in poultry, causing various diseases such as hepatitis-hydropericardium, inclusion body hepatitis, and gizzard erosion. Different serotypes of FAdV are associated with specific conditions, highlighting the need for targeted prevention strategies. Given the rising prevalence of FAdV-related diseases globally, effective vaccination and biosecurity measures are crucial.

      • Viruses
      • Hepatitis
  20. Long-term storage of pink pepper essential oil microencapsulated by chickpea protein/pectin complexes: volatile release, antioxidant and antimicrobial activities

    • Journal of Food Science and Technology
    • Pink pepper essential oil was microencapsulated with chickpea protein (CP) and chickpea protein/pectin (CP-HMP) by spray drying. The reconstitution and storage properties of the powders were evaluated after drying. The impact of microencapsulation in the volatiles release, antioxidant and antimicrobial activity of oil was evaluated during 135 days of storage.

      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Staphylococcus aureus
  21. Application of Biosensors for the Detection of Mycotoxins for the Improvement of Food Safety

    • Toxins
    • Mycotoxins, secondary metabolites synthesized by various filamentous fungi genera such as Aspergillus, Penicillium, Fusarium, Claviceps, and Alternaria, are potent toxic compounds. Their production is contingent upon specific environmental conditions during fungal growth. Arising as byproducts of fungal metabolic processes, mycotoxins exhibit significant toxicity, posing risks of acute or chronic health complications.

      • Produce Safety
      • Post Harvest
  22. Halicin: A New Horizon in Antibacterial Therapy against Veterinary Pathogens

    • Antibiotics
    • It is crucial to discover novel antimicrobial drugs to combat resistance. This study investigated the antibacterial properties of halicin (SU3327), an AI-identified anti-diabetic drug, against 13 kinds of common clinical pathogens of animal origin, including multidrug-resistant strains. Employing minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) assessments, halicin demonstrated a broad-spectrum antibacterial effect.

      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Staphylococcus aureus
  23. Review of current perspectives and future outlook on bacterial disease prevention through vaccination in Asian seabass (Lates calcarifer)

    • Journal of Fish Diseases
    • Abstract Asian seabass, Lates calcarifer, is an important aquatic species in mariculture. Intensive farming of this species has faced episodes of bacterial diseases, including those due to vibriosis, scale drop, and muscle necrosis disease, big belly disease, photobacteriosis, columnaris, streptococcosis, aeromoniasis, and tenacibaculosis.

      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Vibrio
  24. New insights into the dominance of mixed fermentation of Staphylococcus cohnii and Staphylococcus saprophyticus in Chinese bacon: Complete genomic and comparative genomic perspectives

    • Food Research International
    • Previous studies have demonstrated that Staphylococcus cohnii WX_M8 and S. saprophyticus MY_A10 significantly enhanced the flavor of Chinese bacon in a mixed fermentation. However, due to the complexity of the processing, the contribution of the bacteria is deceptive when investigating only the phenotypic changes at the time of fermentation.

      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Staphylococcus aureus
  25. Compound probiotics starter: A solution for aflatoxin B1 reduction and meat quality improvement in fermented chicken jerky

    • Food Control
    • This study investigated the effects of compound probiotics (CP) as starter cultures to reduce AFB1 residues and improve safety and quality of chicken jerky. First, Enterococcus faecalis, Candida utilis, Lactobacillus casein, and Bacillus subtilis were subjected to single strain fermentation experiments.

      • Natural toxins
      • Aflatoxins
      • Mycotoxins