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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. Comparative transcriptomic analysis by RNA-seq of Acid Tolerance Response (ATR) in EHEC O157:H7

    • LWT

    • Publication date: June 2017
      Source:LWT - Food Science and Technology, Volume 79

      Author(s): Shuangfang Hu, Xinglong Xiao, Xinwei Wu, Xingzhou Xia, Yigang Yu, Hui Wu

  2. Carvacrol nanoemulsion combined with acid electrolysed water to inactivate bacteria, yeast in vitro and native microflora on shredded cabbages

    • Food Control

    • Publication date: June 2017
      , Volume 76

      Author(s): Li Cheng Sow, Felisa Tirtawinata, Hongshun Yang, Qingsong Shao, Shifei Wang

      • Bacterial pathogens

  3. Sanitizer efficacy in preventing cross-contamination of heads of lettuce during retail crisping

    • Food Microbiology

    • Publication date: June 2017
      , Volume 64

      Author(s): Yangjin Jung, Hyein Jang, Mengqi Guo, Jingwen Gao, Karl R. Matthews

      • Listeria monocytogenes
      • Bacterial pathogens

  4. Spice oil nanoemulsions: Potential natural inhibitors against pathogenic E. coli and Salmonella spp. from fresh fruits and vegetables

    • LWT

    • Publication date: June 2017
      Source:LWT - Food Science and Technology, Volume 79

      Author(s): Balagopal Amrutha, Kothandapani Sundar, Prathapkumar Halady Shetty

      • Salmonella
      • Bacterial pathogens

  5. Inactivation of Escherichia coli O157:H7, Salmonella Typhimurium, and Listeria monocytogenes in ready-to-bake cookie dough by gamma and electron beam irradiation

    • Food Microbiology

    • Publication date: June 2017
      , Volume 64

      Author(s): Seul-Gi Jeong, Dong-Hyun Kang

      • Listeria monocytogenes
      • Salmonella
      • Escherichia coli O157:H7
      • Bacterial pathogens

  6. Mapping sources of contamination of Escherichia coli on beef in the fabrication facility of a commercial beef packing plant

    • Food Control

    • Publication date: May 2017
      , Volume 75

      Author(s): Xianqin Yang, Annie He, Madhu Badoni, Frances Tran, Hui Wang

      • Bacterial pathogens

  7. The preservative potential of Amomum tsaoko essential oil against E. coil, its antibacterial property and mode of action

    • Food Control

    • Publication date: May 2017
      , Volume 75

      Author(s): Na Guo, Yu-Ping Zang, Qi Cui, Qing-Yan Gai, Jiao Jiao, Wei Wang, Yuan-Gang Zu, Yu-Jie Fu

      • Bacterial pathogens

  8. Antibacterial activity of cranberry juice concentrate on freshness and sensory quality of ready to eat (RTE) foods

    • Food Control

    • Publication date: May 2017
      , Volume 75

      Author(s): Mehdi Harich, Behnoush Maherani, Stephane Salmieri, Monique Lacroix

      • Listeria monocytogenes
      • Escherichia coli O157:H7
      • Bacterial pathogens

  9. Microbiological effectiveness of mineral pot filters as household water treatment in the coastal areas of Bangladesh

    • Microbial Risk Analysis

    • Publication date: December 2016
      Source:Microbial Risk Analysis, Volume 4

      Author(s): Md Rezaul Karim, Sadik Rahman, Md. Asif Hossain, Md Atikul Islam, Shamsul Gafur Mahmud, Zahid Hayat Mahmud

      • Vibrio
      • Bacterial pathogens

  10. Campylobacter spp. and Escherichia coli contamination of broiler carcasses across the slaughter line in Danish slaughterhouses

    • Microbial Risk Analysis

    • Publication date: June 2016
      Source:Microbial Risk Analysis, Volumes 2–3

      Author(s): Louise Boysen, Maarten Nauta, Hanne Rosenquist

      • Campylobacter
      • Bacterial pathogens

  11. A risk-based approach for evaluation of hygiene performance at pig slaughter

    • Food Control

    • Publication date: May 2017
      , Volume 75

      Author(s): Anne Mette Bollerslev, Maarten Nauta, Tine Hald, Tina Beck Hansen, Søren Aabo

      • Bacterial pathogens

  12. The locus of heat resistance (LHR) mediates heat resistance in Salmonella enterica, Escherichia coli and Enterobacter cloacae

    • Food Microbiology

    • Publication date: June 2017
      , Volume 64

      Author(s): Ryan G. Mercer, Brian D. Walker, Xianqin Yang, Lynn M. McMullen, Michael G. Gänzle

      • Salmonella
      • Bacterial pathogens

  13. ZnO-PLA nanocomposite coated paper for antimicrobial packaging application

    • LWT

    • Publication date: May 2017
      Source:LWT - Food Science and Technology, Volume 78

      Author(s): Hai Zhang, Mercedes Hortal, Maria Jordá-Beneyto, Estela Rosa, Marta Lara-Lledo, Inmaculada Lorente

      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Staphylococcus aureus

  14. Influence of electro-activated solutions of weak organic acid salts on microbial quality and overall appearance of blueberries during storage

    • Food Microbiology

    • Publication date: June 2017
      , Volume 64

      Author(s): Viacheslav Liato, Riadh Hammami, Mohammed Aïder

      • Listeria monocytogenes
      • Bacterial pathogens

  15. Edible film incorporated with chitosan and Artemisia annua oil nanoliposomes for inactivation of Escherichia coli O157:H7 on cherry tomato

    • International Journal of Food Science & Technology

    • Summary

      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Escherichia coli O157:H7

  16. Decontamination of alfalfa and mung bean sprouts by ultrasound and aqueous chlorine dioxide

    • LWT

    • Publication date: May 2017
      Source:LWT - Food Science and Technology, Volume 78

      Author(s): David Millan-Sango, Emily Sammut, Jan F. Van Impe, Vasilis P. Valdramidis

      • Bacterial pathogens

  17. In-field detection of multiple pathogenic bacteria in food products using a portable fluorescent biosensing system

    • Food Control

    • Publication date: May 2017
      , Volume 75

      Author(s): Lizhou Xu, Zhan Lu, Lulu Cao, Haiying Pang, Qi Zhang, Yingchun Fu, Yonghua Xiong, Yanyan Li, Xiaoyuan Wang, Jianping Wang, Yibin Ying, Yanbin Li

      • Listeria monocytogenes
      • Bacterial pathogens

  18. Paediatric HUS Cases Related to the Consumption of Raw Milk Sold by Vending Machines in Italy: Quantitative Risk Assessment Based on Escherichia coli O157 Official Controls over 7 years

    • Zoonoses and Public Health

    • Summary

      • Bacterial pathogens

  19. Synergistic effect of carvacrol and ohmic heating for inactivation of E. coli O157:H7, S. Typhimurium, L. monocytogenes, and MS-2 bacteriophage in salsa

    • Food Control

    • Publication date: March 2017
      , Volume 73, Part B

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

      • Listeria monocytogenes
      • Norovirus
      • Viruses
      • Bacterial pathogens

  20. Development of an HTS system to identify natural chemicals that specifically inhibit Escherichia coli O157:H7 adhesion to host cells

    • Food Control

    • Publication date: March 2017
      , Volume 73, Part B

      Author(s): Seung Min Kim, Hyun Jung Kim

      • Escherichia coli O157:H7
      • Bacterial pathogens

  21. Rapid and sensitive method to assess human viral pollution in shellfish using infectious F-specific RNA bacteriophages: Application to marketed products

    • Food Microbiology

    • Publication date: May 2017
      , Volume 63

      Author(s): Cédric Hartard, Sandrine Banas, Romain Rivet, Nicolas Boudaud, Christophe Gantzer

      • Norovirus
      • Viruses

  22. Antimicrobial susceptibility and genetic characterization of Escherichia coli recovered from frozen game meat

    • Food Microbiology

    • Publication date: May 2017
      , Volume 63

      Author(s): Rafael H. Mateus-Vargas, Viktoria Atanassova, Felix Reich, Günter Klein

      • Bacterial pathogens

  23. Nanoemulsions encapsulating oregano essential oil: Production, stability, antibacterial activity and incorporation in chicken pâté

    • LWT

    • Publication date: April 2017
      Source:LWT - Food Science and Technology, Volume 77

      Author(s): Marília Moraes-Lovison, Luís F.P. Marostegan, Marina S. Peres, Isabela F. Menezes, Marluci Ghiraldi, Rodney A.F. Rodrigues, Andrezza M. Fernandes, Samantha C. Pinho

      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Staphylococcus aureus

  24. Carriage of antimicrobial resistant Escherichia coli in dogs: Prevalence, associated risk factors and molecular characteristics

    • Veterinary Microbiology

    • Publication date: Available online 23 November 2016


      Author(s): Amy L. Wedley, Susan Dawson, Thomas W. Maddox, Karen P. Coyne, Gina L. Pinchbeck, Peter Clegg, Tim Nuttall, Miranda Kirchner, Nicola J. Williams

      • Bacterial pathogens

  25. Efficacy of post-harvest rinsing and bleach disinfection of E. coli O157:H7 on spinach leaf surfaces

    • Food Microbiology

    • Publication date: April 2017
      , Volume 62

      Author(s): Nichola M. Kinsinger, Holly M. Mayton, Madeline R. Luth, Sharon L. Walker

      • Bacterial pathogens