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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. Lactobacillus acidophilus alleviates the inflammatory response to enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli K88 via inhibition of the NF-κB and p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase signaling pathways in piglets

    • BMC Microbiology

    • A newly isolated L. acidophilus strain has been reported to have potential anti-inflammatory activities against lipopolysaccharide (LPS) challenge in piglet, while the details of the related inflammatory response...

      • Bacterial pathogens

  2. Differences in host breed and diet influence colonization by Campylobacter jejuni and induction of local immune responses in chicken

    • Gut Pathogens

    • Chickens are regarded as the main reservoir for human campylobacteriosis. Little is known about the interaction between Campylobacter jejuni (C. jejuni) and chickens. This interaction may be influenced by the sta...

      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Campylobacter

  3. Emulsion Stabilized with Starch Octenyl Succinate Prolongs Nisin Activity Against Listeria Monocytogenes in a Cantaloupe Juice Model

    • Journal of Food Science

    • Abstract

      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Listeria monocytogenes

  4. Novel Trifunctional Xylanolytic Enzyme Axy43A from Paenibacillus curdlanolyticus Strain B-6 Exhibiting Endo-Xylanase, {beta}-D-Xylosidase, and Arabinoxylan Arabinofuranohydrolase Activities [Enzymology and Protein Engineering]

    • Applied and Environmental Microbiology

    • The axy43A gene encoding the intracellular trifunctional xylanolytic enzyme from Paenibacillus curdlanolyticus B-6 was cloned and expressed in Escherichia coli. Recombinant PcAxy43A consisting of a glycoside hydrolase family 43 and a family 6 carbohydrate-binding module exhibited endo-xylanase, β-xylosidase, and arabinoxylan arabinofuranohydrolase activities.

      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Chemical contaminants

  5. Innovative Use of Palladium Compounds To Selectively Detect Live Enterobacteriaceae in Milk by PCR [Biotechnology]

    • Applied and Environmental Microbiology

    • Ethidium monoazide and propidium monoazide (EMA and PMA) have been used in combination with PCR for more than a decade to facilitate the discrimination of live and dead bacteria (LD discrimination). These methods, however, require many laborious procedures, including the use of a darkroom.

      • Bacterial pathogens

  6. Microbial Herd Protection Mediated by Antagonistic Interaction in Polymicrobial Communities [Microbial Ecology]

    • Applied and Environmental Microbiology

    • In host and natural environments, microbes often exist in complex multispecies communities. The molecular mechanisms through which such communities develop and persist, despite significant antagonistic interactions between species, are not well understood. The type VI secretion system (T6SS) is a lethal weapon commonly employed by Gram-negative bacteria to inhibit neighboring species through the delivery of toxic effectors.

      • Vibrio
      • Bacterial pathogens

  7. Listeria monocytogenes Strains Underrepresented during Selective Enrichment with an ISO Method Might Dominate during Passage through Simulated Gastric Fluid and In Vitro Infection of Caco-2 Cells [Food Microbiology]

    • Applied and Environmental Microbiology

    • Various Listeria monocytogenes strains may contaminate a single food product, potentially resulting in simultaneous exposure of consumers to multiple strains. However, due to bias in strain recovery, L. monocytogenes strains isolated from foods by selective enrichment (SE) might not always represent those that can better survive the immune system of a patient.

      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Listeria monocytogenes

  8. Determination of virulence and antibiotic resistance pattern of biofilm producing Listeria species isolated from retail raw milk

    • BMC Microbiology

    • One of the foodborne pathogens is Listeria monocytogenes, which causes serious invasive illness in elderly and immunocompromised patients, pregnant women, newborns and infants ranking second after salmonellosis b...

      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Listeria monocytogenes

  9. The role of ribonuclease Y in Clostridium perfringens mRNA decay and processing

    • Journal of Bacteriology

    • Ribonuclease Y (RNase Y) is a major endoribonuclease that plays a crucial role in mRNA degradation and processing. We study the role of RNase Y in the Gram-positive anaerobic pathogen Clostridium perfringens, which has until now not been well understood. Our study implies an important role for RNase Y-mediated RNA degradation and processing in virulence gene expression and the physiological development of the organism.

      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Clostridium perfringens

  10. Influence of Lime Juice on the Pink Discoloration and Quality of Sous-Vide Processed Chicken Breast During Refrigerated Storage

    • Journal of Food Quality

    • Abstract

      • Bacterial pathogens

  11. Characterization of microbial population of breba and main crops (Ficus carica) during cold storage: Influence of passive modified atmospheres (MAP) and antimicrobial extract application

    • Food Microbiology

    • Publication date: May 2017
      , Volume 63

      Author(s): María del Carmen Villalobos, Manuel Joaquín Serradilla, Alberto Martín, Alejandro Hernández-León, Santiago Ruíz-Moyano, María de Guía Córdoba

      • Bacterial pathogens

  12. Dissemination of Clostridium difficile in food and the environment: Significant sources of C. difficile community acquired Infection?

    • Journal of Applied Microbiology

    • Summary

      • Bacterial pathogens

  13. Selection of a candidate probiotic strain of Pediococcus pentosaceus from the faecal microbiota of horses by in vitro testing and health claims in a mouse model of Salmonella infection

    • Journal of Applied Microbiology

    • Abstract

      Aims

      The aim of this study was to verify the suitable use of candidate ‘probiotics’ selected by in vitro tests and the importance of in vivo assays to nominate the microorganisms as probiotics and alternatives prophylactic treatments for Salmonella Typhimurium infection.

      • Salmonella
      • Bacterial pathogens

  14. The impact of a cold chain break on the survival of Salmonella enterica and Listeria monocytogenes on minimally processed ‘Conference’ pears during their shelf life

    • Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture

    • ABSTRACT

      BACKGROUND

      In recent years, improved detection methods and increased fresh-cut processing of produce have led to an increased number of outbreaks associated with fresh fruits and vegetables. During fruit and vegetable processing, natural protective barriers are removed and tissues are cut, causing nutrient rich exudates and providing attachment sites for microbes. Consequently, fresh-cut produce is more susceptible to microbial proliferation than whole produce.

      • Salmonella
      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Listeria monocytogenes

  15. First evaluation of an influenza viral vector based Brucella abortus vaccine in sheep and goats: Assessment of safety, immunogenicity and protective efficacy against Brucella melitensis infection

    • Veterinary Microbiology

    • Publication date: Available online 3 November 2016


      Author(s): Kaissar Tabynov, Bolat Yespembetov, Nurali Matikhan, Sholpan Ryskeldinova, Nadezhda Zinina, Zhailaubay Kydyrbayev, Nurika Assanzhanova, Kairat Tabynov, Gourapura J Renukaradhya, Gulnara Mukhitdinova, Abylai Sansyzbay

      • Bacterial pathogens

  16. Altered Gut Microbiota Composition Associated with Eczema in Infants

    • PLOS ONE

    • Huajun Zheng, Hong Liang, Yuezhu Wang, Maohua Miao, Tao Shi, Fen Yang, Enuo Liu, Wei Yuan, Zai-Si Ji, De-Kun Li

      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Shigella

  17. Application of low frequency pulsed ohmic heating for inactivation of foodborne pathogens and MS-2 phage in buffered peptone water and tomato juice

    • Food Microbiology

    • Publication date: May 2017
      , Volume 63

      Author(s): Sang-Soon Kim, Won Choi, Dong-Hyun Kang

      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Norovirus
      • Viruses
      • Listeria monocytogenes

  18. Clinical trial on the effects of a free-access acidified milk replacer feeding program on the health and growth of dairy replacement heifers and veal calves

    • Journal of Dairy Science

    • Publication date: Available online 3 November 2016


      Author(s): C.G. Todd, K.E. Leslie, S.T. Millman, V. Bielmann, N.G. Anderson, J.M. Sargeant, T.J. DeVries

      • Cryptosporidium parvum
      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Parasites

  19. Immune response after an experimental intramammary challenge with killed Staphylococcus aureus in cows and heifers vaccinated and not vaccinated with Startvac, a polyvalent mastitis vaccine

    • Journal of Dairy Science

    • Publication date: Available online 3 November 2016


      Author(s): S. Piepers, A. Prenafeta, J. Verbeke, A. De Visscher, Ricard March, S. De Vliegher

      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Staphylococcus aureus

  20. Short communication: Investigation into Mycobacterium avium ssp. paratuberculosis in pasteurized milk in Italy

    • Journal of Dairy Science

    • Publication date: Available online 3 November 2016


      Author(s): A. Serraino, P. Bonilauri, F. Giacometti, M. Ricchi, G. Cammi, S. Piva, V. Zambrini, A. Canever, N. Arrigoni

      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Listeria monocytogenes

  21. Temperature alters the structure of membrane lipids and pulsed electric field (PEF) resistance of Salmonella Typhimurium

    • International Journal of Food Science & Technology

    • Summary

      • Salmonella
      • Bacterial pathogens

  22. Synchronous Disease Kinetics in a Murine Model for Enterohemorrhagic E. coli Infection Using Food-Borne Inoculation

    • Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology

    • Laurice J. Flowers, Elsa N. Bou Ghanem, John M. Leong

      • Bacterial pathogens

  23. Differential Localization of Chemotactic Signaling Arrays during the Lifecycle of Vibrio parahaemolyticus

    • Frontiers in Microbiology

    • Jan Heering, Simon Ringgaard

      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Vibrio

  24. The Listeria monocytogenes PASTA Kinase PrkA and Its Substrate YvcK Are Required for Cell Wall Homeostasis, Metabolism, and Virulence

    • PLOS Pathogens

    • Daniel A. Pensinger, Kyle M. Boldon, Grischa Y. Chen, William J. B. Vincent, Kyle Sherman, Meng Xiong, Adam J. Schaenzer, Emily R. Forster, Jörn Coers, Rob Striker, John-Demian Sauer

      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Listeria monocytogenes

  25. Ohmic Heating of an Electrically Conductive Food Package

    • Journal of Food Science

    • Abstract

      • Bacterial pathogens