Research Publications (Food Safety)

The identification of natural fractures and the wells they connect is crucial for the development of geological reservoirs because it may have an important impact on reservoir model construction and hydraulic fracture propagation. In this study we investigated the use of a novel data source, the microbial community composition in the reservoir formation fluids, for identification of interwell connectivity caused by natural fractures.

The etiology and pathogenesis of bovine respiratory disease (BRD) is complex and involves the interplay of infectious agents, management and environmental factors. Previous studies of BRD focused on ante mortem samples from the upper respiratory tract and identified several unconventional viruses. The lung, however, is the primary location where significant BRD lesions are usually found, and is a common post mortem diagnostic specimen.

Background Q fever is a febrile illness caused by infection with the bacterium Coxiella burnetii. It is most often transmitted by inhalation of the bacteria after it is shed by infected livestock. Recent studies have found very high C. burnetii infection rates among marine mammals, but it is not known if shedding by marine mammals creates a risk of Q fever among humans. To better understand infection of humans with exposure to marine mammals, the prevalence of antibodies against C.

Low‐temperature cooking, such as sous vide, has become a favored method for processing seafood. For this method to be applicable for retail products, combinations with other processing steps are needed to keep the products safe and durable while maintaining high quality.

The Pacific white shrimp Penaeus vannamei is cultivated worldwide and is an important economic resource in Mexico. Despite continuous development of shrimp aquaculture in Mexico, this activity has exhibited variable production rates because of health‐related problems.

Waffles, cookies, and crackers are considered to be one of the most often consumed confectionery products. Their complex composition in terms of raw materials used for their production often implies more than one source of heavy metals that end up in the final product. Therefore, the analysis of the heavy metals in these types of products is necessary.

Lifestyles of modern consumers, along with their desire for fresh, convenient, and natural products that claim health benefits, have led to the current increase in the production and consumption of fresh‐cut horticultural produce. Pomegranates are a very good source of bioactive compounds along with its unique sensory properties. However, the hard peel of pomegranates makes it difficult to release arils, thus limits its consumption as fresh fruit.

The survival of Salmonella Enteritidis, S. Typhimurium, S. Infantis, and S. Montevideo in experimentally inoculated (106 CFU/g) minced pork meat containing different concentrations (0%, 0.3%, 0.6%, or 0.9%) of oregano (Origanum vulgare) essential oil (OEO) packaged under vacuum or MAP (30%O2/50%CO2/20%N2) were evaluated within 15 days of refrigeration (3 ± 1°C) storage. Carvacrol was the predominant constituent in OEO (77.16%).

This paper presents the first study on the effects of 20‐min dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) gas plasma and arc plasma‐activated water (PAW) on the total bacterial count (TBC), color values, and textural characteristics of shiitake on day 0 and day 7 of storage at 4 °C. The results were then compared to those of untreated samples (DC) and samples soaked in distilled water (WC).

Chitosan is an extremely valuable polysaccharide and usually obtained from crustacean byproduct. In this work, a new non‐animal source chitosan is obtained from fungal precursors (Ganoderma lucidum spore powders, GLSP) using ultrasound‐assisted deacetylation (USAD), and the effects of processing parameters (irradiation time, solid‐to‐liquid ratio, NaOH concentration, and irradiation power) on the DD (degree of deacetylation) of chitosan were investigated.

Atmospheric pressure plasma jet (APPJ) was investigated as an alternative to chemical and thermal treatments for reducing aflatoxin (AFT) levels on peanuts. Kernels were inoculated with Aspergillus flavus to produce AFTs. They were then treated using two APPJ treatment regimens; constant exposure (for 1 and 2 min), and pneumatically agitated exposure in a conveyored channel for up to 5 min.

A simple, rapid, capillary zone electrophoresis method was developed and validated for the analysis the two of novel aminoalkanol derivatives (I) and (II) of 1,7‐diethyl‐8,9‐diphenyl‐4‐azatricyclo[5.2.1.02,6]dec‐8‐ene‐3,5,10‐trione, which were found in earlier studies as potential anticancer drugs. Samples were analyzed to demonstrate the specificity and stability indicating ability of the developed method.

Attiéké is the major fermented plant food in Côte d'Ivoire. The aim of this study was to identify hazards and critical control points (CCP) in order to implement a HACCP system for the production of attiéké. Physico‐chemical and microbiological analyses were carried out. pH of the cossettes used as raw material for attieke process was slightly acidic (6·5 ± 0·23). But attiéké produced had an acid pH (4·55 ± 0·67).

Candida albicans is an opportunistic fungus, which causes vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC). The aim of this study was to evaluate Mrr2 mutation and its expression levels and Candida drug resistance 1 (Cdr1) in C. albicans associated with fluconazole (FCA) resistance. We identified 80 isolates of C. albicans from 155 vaginal secretions and performed FCA drug sensitivity tests, using M27‐A3 micro‐broth dilution.

Mycobacteriosis in cultured fish is a challenge for the aquaculture industry worldwide. Treatment by chemical administration is difficult and no effective vaccine has been developed. Therefore, detection and isolation by early diagnosis are important for prevention of the spread of the disease.

The opportunistic examination of factors associated with an outbreak of piscirickettsiosis (SRS) is described in Atlantic salmon Salmo salar post‐smolts held in an open netpen or in tanks supplied with raw sea water at a research aquarium in western Canada. During the outbreak, seawater temperature was significantly higher and salinity significantly lower in the netpen compared with the tanks.

Aims Current culture‐based methods for detection and determination of Campylobacter levels on processed chickens takes at least two days. Here, we sought to develop a new complete, low‐cost and rapid (approximately 2·5 hours) detection system requiring minimal operator input.

Aims To investigate the prevalence and characteristics of Salmonella in pork on sale in Wuhan, Central China. Methods and Results A total of 4744 pork samples were collected from retail or wholesale markets in each season from 2016 to 2018.

Alginate‐based edible coating acts as a carrier enabling the sustained release of thyme oil to the surface of the fresh‐cut apples, inhibiting the growth of Listeria monocytogenes, Salmonella Typhimurium, Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli O157:H7 inoculated onto fresh‐cut apples.

BACKGROUND Ensuring the yield, quality, and profitability of okra by preventing and controlling pests with the application of insecticides has increased in the last decade. Some insecticide residues might remain in edible parts of okra (fruits) and lead to several potential human health problems.

Background Soybean is widely used in food formulations; however, few studies on fungal or mycotoxin contamination have been undertaken. In this regard, the free, conjugated and bound phenolic compounds, as well as their antioxidant and antifungal potential, besides the occurrence of aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) in soybeans were evaluated.

Fusarium mycotoxins and their derivatives are frequently detected in freshly harvested forage maize. This study assessed the time course effects during ensiling of forage maize on the fate of Fusarium mycotoxins, using laboratory-scale silos and artificially contaminated raw material.

Moulds positively contribute to the development of typical characteristic flavour and aroma of dry-fermented sausages. However, some mould species, such as Penicillium nordicum and Penicillium verrucosum, may contaminate this product with ochratoxin A (OTA). For this reason, the control of toxigenic moulds is needed.

The present paper describes the generation of derivatives from the hybrid peptide called Ent35-MccV, active against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. This peptide has a triple glycine hinge region between enterocin CRL35 and microcin V. In order to obtain variants of Ent35-MccV with greater biotechnological potential, a saturation mutagenesis was carried out in the hinge region. As a result, we obtained a bank of E.

Organochlorine pesticides (OCPs) have been used for many decades, both for the control of pests in agriculture and for the control of vectors of human and animal diseases. Several recent studies have reported significant concentrations of these compounds in multiple environmental substrates due to their persistence, as well as the effect they have on ecosystem health, human health, and wildlife populations.