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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. A highly sensitive immunochromatographic assay for lead ions in drinking water based on antibody-oriented probe and silver enhancement

    • European Food Research and Technology

    • Lead ions are a toxic metal that can enter the human body through the diet and negatively impact human health. A wide variety of foods, such as vegetables, meat, aquatic product, and drinking water, can be contaminated with lead ions. In this study, a highly sensitive immunochromatographic assay (ICA) based on antibody-oriented probe and silver enhancement was established for the qualitative and quantitative determination of lead ions in drinking water.

      • Chemical contaminants
      • Heavy Metals

  2. Investigation and identification of foreign turbidity particles in beverages via Raman micro-spectroscopy

    • European Food Research and Technology

    • Cloudiness, opalescence or a milky appearance in beverages is usually undesirable and lead the consumers to assume that the product is of lower quality. Many different types of formation and entry can lead to cloudiness and these causes can be divided into two major categories: beverage-specific, where the ingredients cause an interaction, and external influences such as process errors or particles interacting with the medium. This study considers two main sources of external influences.

      • Heavy Metals
      • Chemical contaminants

  3. Isolation and characterization of an Enterococcus strain from Chinese sauerkraut with potential for lead removal

    • European Food Research and Technology

    • Traditional fermented foods are important sources of probiotics, which attract intensive attentions because of their beneficial effects. The potential of probiotic strains to remove heavy metals have also aroused interest from researchers.

      • Heavy Metals
      • Chemical contaminants