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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. Characterization of antimicrobial resistance in Klebsiella species isolated from chicken broilers

    • International Journal of Food Microbiology

    • Publication date: 2 September 2016
      , Volume 232

      Author(s): Hao Wu, Mingyu Wang, Yuqing Liu, Xinhua Wang, Yunkun Wang, Jinxing Lu, Hai Xu

      • Bacterial pathogens

  2. Elucidation of enterotoxigenic Bacillus cereus outbreaks in Austria by complementary epidemiological and microbiological investigations, 2013

    • International Journal of Food Microbiology

    • Publication date: 2 September 2016
      , Volume 232

      Author(s): Daniela Schmid, Corinna Rademacher, Elisabeth Eva Kanitz, Elrike Frenzel, Erica Simons, Franz Allerberger, Monika Ehling-Schulz

      • Staphylococcus aureus
      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Bacillus cereus

  3. Bacterial quality and safety of packaged fresh leafy vegetables at the retail level in Finland

    • International Journal of Food Microbiology

    • Publication date: 2 September 2016
      , Volume 232

      Author(s): L.-L. Nousiainen, S. Joutsen, J. Lunden, M.-L. Hänninen, M. Fredriksson-Ahomaa

      • Yersinia
      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Listeria monocytogenes

  4. Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli strains isolated from dairy products — Genetic diversity and virulence gene profiles

    • International Journal of Food Microbiology

    • Publication date: 2 September 2016
      , Volume 232

      Author(s): T. Douëllou, S. Delannoy, S. Ganet, P. Mariani-Kurkdjian, P. Fach, E. Loukiadis, Mc. Montel, D. Thevenot-Sergentet

      • Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli
      • Bacterial pathogens

  5. Effects of different media on the enrichment of low numbers of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli in mung bean sprouts and on the development of the sprout microbiome

    • International Journal of Food Microbiology

    • Publication date: 2 September 2016
      , Volume 232

      Author(s): H. Margot, T. Tasara, M.H. Zwietering, H. Joosten, R. Stephan

      • Bacterial pathogens

  6. Impact of the sampling method and chilling on the Salmonella recovery from pig carcasses

    • International Journal of Food Microbiology

    • Publication date: 2 September 2016
      , Volume 232

      Author(s): Gerty Vanantwerpen, Lieven De Zutter, Dirk Berkvens, Kurt Houf

      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Salmonella

  7. New insight into microbial diversity and functions in traditional Vietnamese alcoholic fermentation

    • International Journal of Food Microbiology

    • Publication date: 2 September 2016
      , Volume 232

      Author(s): Vu Nguyen Thanh, Nguyen Thanh Thuy, Nguyen Thuy Chi, Dinh Duc Hien, Bui Thi Viet Ha, Dao Thi Luong, Pham Duc Ngoc, Pham Van Ty

      • Staphylococcus aureus
      • Bacterial pathogens

  8. Prevalence and characteristics of verotoxigenic Escherichia coli strains isolated from pigs and pork products in Umbria and Marche regions of Italy

    • International Journal of Food Microbiology

    • Publication date: 2 September 2016
      , Volume 232

      Author(s): Laura Ercoli, Silvana Farneti, Alessia Zicavo, Guerriero Mencaroni, Giuliana Blasi, Gianluca Striano, Stefania Scuota

      • Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli
      • Bacterial pathogens

  9. Aflatoxin B1 degradation by liquid cultures and lysates of three bacterial strains

    • International Journal of Food Microbiology

    • Publication date: 16 September 2016
      , Volume 233

      Author(s): Oluwafemi Ayodeji Adebo, Patrick Berka Njobeh, Sibusiso Sidu, Matsobane Godfrey Tlou, Vuyo Mavumengwana

      • Staphylococcus aureus
      • Aflatoxins
      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Natural toxins

  10. Efficacy of Slightly Acidic Electrolyzed Water and UV-Ozonated Water Combination for Inactivating Escherichia Coli O157:H7 on Romaine and Iceberg Lettuce during Spray Washing Process

    • Journal of Food Science

    • Abstract

      • Escherichia coli O157:H7
      • Bacterial pathogens

  11. Identification of new heat-stable (STa) enterotoxin allele variants produced by human enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC)

    • International Journal of Medical Microbiology

    • Publication date: Available online 15 June 2016


      Author(s): Enrique Joffré, Astrid von Mentzer, Ann-Mari Svennerholm, Åsa Sjöling

      • Bacterial pathogens

  12. Vacuum and Modified Atmosphere Packaging Effect on Enterobacteriaceae Behaviour in Minced Meat

    • Journal of Food Processing and Preservation

      • Bacterial pathogens

  13. Efficacy of a Salmonella Siderophore Receptor Protein Vaccine on Fecal Shedding and Lymph Node Carriage of Salmonella in Commercial Feedlot Cattle

    • Foodborne Pathogens and Disease

    • Online Ahead of Print.

      • Bacterial pathogens

  14. Rapid Detection and Isolation of Escherichia coli O104:H4 from Milk Using Monoclonal Antibody-coated Magnetic Beads

    • Frontiers in Microbiology

    • Mirella Luciani, Tiziana Di Febo, Katiuscia Zilli, Elisabetta Di Giannatale, Gisella Armillotta, Laura Manna, Fabio Minelli, Manuela Tittarelli, Alfredo Caprioli

      • Bacterial pathogens

  15. Resistance of Campylobacter jejuni Isolated from Layer Farms in Northern Jordan Using Microbroth Dilution and Disc Diffusion Techniques

    • Journal of Food Science

    • Abstract

      • Campylobacter
      • Bacterial pathogens

  16. Surface anchor for Salmonella Typhi Vi antigen [Microbiology]

    • Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences

    • Polysaccharide capsules are surface structures that are critical for the virulence of many Gram-negative pathogenic bacteria. Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi is the etiological agent of typhoid fever. It produces a capsular polysaccharide known as “Vi antigen,” which is composed of nonstoichiometrically O-acetylated α-1,4-linked N-acetylgalactosaminuronic acid residues. This glycan is a...

      • Salmonella
      • Bacterial pathogens

  17. Viable bacterial population and persistence of foodborne pathogens on the pear carpoplane

    • Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture

    • ABSTRACT

      BACKGROUND

      Knowledge on the culturable bacteria and foodborne pathogen presence on pears is important to understand the impact of postharvest practices on food safety assurance. Pear fruit bacteria were investigated from the point of harvest, following chlorine drenching and after controlled atmosphere (CA) storage to assess the impact on the natural bacterial populations and potential foodborne pathogens.

      • Listeria monocytogenes
      • Bacterial pathogens

  18. Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Effects of Oregano on Quality Characteristics of Model Pork Batters

    • Journal of Food Processing and Preservation

      • Bacterial pathogens

  19. Bacterial Manipulation of NK Cell Regulatory Activity Increases Susceptibility to Listeria monocytogenes Infection

    • PLOS Pathogens

    • Sarah E. Clark, Holly C. Filak, Brandon S. Guthrie, Rebecca L. Schmidt, Amanda Jamieson, Patricia Merkel, Vijaya Knight, Caroline M. Cole, David H. Raulet, Laurel L. Lenz

      • Listeria monocytogenes
      • Bacterial pathogens

  20. Heterologous Expression of Der Homologs in Escherichia coli der Mutant and Their Functional Complementation

    • Journal of Bacteriology

    • The unique Escherichia coli GTPase Der (Double Era-like GTPase), which contains tandemly repeated GTP-binding domains, has been shown to play an essential role in 50S ribosomal subunit biogenesis. The depletion of Der results in the accumulation of precursors of 50S ribosomal subunits that are structurally unstable at low Mg2+ concentrations. Der homologs are ubiquitously found in eubacteria. Conversely, very few are conserved in eukaryotes and none is conserved in archaea.

      • Staphylococcus aureus
      • Bacterial pathogens

  21. Development of a novel multi-locus variable-number tandem repeat analysis (MLVA) combined with high resolution melting analysis (HRMA) for Listeria innocua typing and its application in a food processing plant

    • Food Control

    • Publication date: December 2016
      , Volume 70

      Author(s): Hajime Takahashi, Ai Iwakawa, Krittaporn Thanatsang, Chihiro Ohshima, Miku Nakagawa, Chirapiphat Phraephaisarn, Yuphakhun Chaturongkasumrit, Takashi Kuda, Bon Kimura, Suwimon Keeratipibul

      • Listeria monocytogenes
      • Bacterial pathogens

  22. Overlap of Spoilage-Associated Microbiota between Meat and the Meat Processing Environment in Small-Scale and Large-Scale Retail Distributions [Food Microbiology]

    • Applied and Environmental Microbiology

    • Microbial contamination in food processing plants can play a fundamental role in food quality and safety. The aims of this study were to learn more about the possible influence of the meat processing environment on initial fresh meat contamination and to investigate the differences between small-scale retail distribution (SD) and large-scale retail distribution (LD) facilities.

      • Staphylococcus aureus
      • Bacterial pathogens

  23. Blue-Light Inhibition of Listeria monocytogenes Growth Is Mediated by Reactive Oxygen Species and Is Influenced by {sigma}B and the Blue-Light Sensor Lmo0799 [Physiology]

    • Applied and Environmental Microbiology

    • Listeria monocytogenes senses blue light via the flavin mononucleotide-containing sensory protein Lmo0799, leading to activation of the general stress response sigma factor SigB (B). In this study, we investigated the physiological response of this foodborne pathogen to blue light. We show that blue light (460 to 470 nm) doses of 1.5 to 2 mW cm–2 cause inhibition of growth on agar-based and liquid culture media.

      • Listeria monocytogenes
      • Bacterial pathogens

  24. Reducing Salt in Raw Pork Sausages Increases Spoilage and Correlates with Reduced Bacterial Diversity [Food Microbiology]

    • Applied and Environmental Microbiology

    • Raw sausages are perishable foodstuffs; reducing their salt content raises questions about a possible increased spoilage of these products. In this study, we evaluated the influence of salt reduction (from 2.0% to 1.5% [wt/wt]), in combination with two types of packaging (modified atmosphere [50% mix of CO2-N2] and vacuum packaging), on the onset of spoilage and on the diversity of spoilage-associated bacteria.

      • Bacterial pathogens

  25. Molecular Profiling of Shiga Toxin-Producing Escherichia coli and Enteropathogenic E. coli Strains Isolated from French Coastal Environments [Public and Environmental Health Microbiology]

    • Applied and Environmental Microbiology

    • Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) and enteropathogenic E. coli (EPEC) strains may be responsible for food-borne infections in humans. Twenty-eight STEC and 75 EPEC strains previously isolated from French shellfish-harvesting areas and their watersheds and belonging to 68 distinguishable serotypes were characterized in this study. High-throughput real-time PCR was used to search for the presence of 75 E.

      • Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli
      • Bacterial pathogens