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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. Biofilm removal potential of neutral electrolyzed water on pathogen and spoilage bacteria in dairy model systems

    • Journal of Applied Microbiology

    • Abstract

      Aims

      This study aimed to investigate the efficacy of neutral electrolyzed water (NEW) on biofilm and planktonic forms of Listeria monocytogenes, Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa in Luria-Bertani (LB) broth, 0.5 and 3% w/w fat pasteurized and UHT milk. ‘

      • Listeria monocytogenes
      • Bacterial pathogens

  2. Fate of Escherichia coli O145 present naturally in bovine slurry applied to vegetables before harvest, after washing and simulated wholesale and retail distribution

    • Journal of Applied Microbiology

    • Abstract

      Aims

      To determine the fate of E. coli on vegetables that were processed through commercial wash treatments and stored under simulated retail conditions at 4°C or wholesale at fluctuating ambient temperatures (0-25°C, dependent on season).

      • Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli
      • Bacterial pathogens

  3. Impact of persistent and non-persistent generic Escherichia coli and Salmonella sp. recovered from a beef packing plant on biofilm formation by E. coli O157

    • Journal of Applied Microbiology

    • Abstract

      Aims

      To examine the influence of meat plant E. coli and Salmonella sp. isolates on E. coli O157 biofilm formation.

      • Salmonella
      • Bacterial pathogens

  4. Identification of the Biosynthesis Gene Cluster for the Novel Lantibiotic Paenilan from Paenibacillus polymyxa E681 and Characterization of its Product

    • Journal of Applied Microbiology

    • Abstract

      Aims

      To analyse the function of a putative lantibiotic gene cluster of Paenibacillus polymyxa E681 and to characterize its product, paenilan.

      • Bacillus cereus

  5. Assessing the infection risk of enteropathogens from consumption of raw vegetables washed with contaminated water in Kathmandu Valley, Nepal

    • Journal of Applied Microbiology

    • Abstract

      Aims

      To assess diarrheal risks from enteropathogenic E. coli, Giardia, and Cryptosporidium from consuming raw spinach, cabbage, carrots, and tomatoes in Kathmandu Valley, Nepal.

      • Giardia lamblia
      • Cryptosporidium parvum
      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Parasites

  6. Enzymatic and viability RT-qPCR assays for evaluation of Enterovirus, Hepatitis A virus and Norovirus inactivation. Implications for public health risk assessment

    • Journal of Applied Microbiology

    • Abstract

      Aim

      To assess the potential of a viability dye and an enzymatic RT-qPCR pretreatment to discriminate between infectious and non-infectious enteric viruses.

      • Norovirus
      • Hepatitis
      • Viruses

  7. Application of Chitosan Microparticles for Mitigation of Salmonella in Agricultural Water

    • Journal of Applied Microbiology

    • Abstract

      Aim

      The activity of chitosan microparticles (CM) was examined using a matrix of conditions in order to assess the efficacy of CM as a mitigation against various strains of Salmonella enterica in agricultural water.

      • Salmonella
      • Bacterial pathogens

  8. Novel consortium of Klebsiella variicola and Lactobacillus species enhances the functional potential of fermented dairy products by increasing the availability of branched-chain amino acids and the amount of distinctive volatiles

    • Journal of Applied Microbiology

    • Abstract

      Aims

      Identify novel bacterial taxa that could increase the availability of branched-chain amino acids and the amount of distinctive volatiles during skim milk fermentation.

      • Bacterial pathogens

  9. The antibacterial activity and modes of LI-F type antimicrobial peptides against Bacillus cereus in vitro

    • Journal of Applied Microbiology

    • Abstract

      Aims

      • Bacillus cereus

  10. Selection and transfer of an IncI1-tet(A) plasmid of Escherichia coli in an ex vivo model of the porcine cecum at doxycycline concentrations caused by cross-contaminated feed

    • Journal of Applied Microbiology

    • Abstract

      Aims

      The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of subtherapeutic intestinal doxycycline (DOX) concentrations (4 and 1 mg l−1), caused by cross-contamination of feed, on the enrichment of a DOX resistant commensal E. coli and it's resistance plasmid in an ex vivo model of the porcine cecum.

      • Bacterial pathogens

  11. Bacterial biomes and potential human pathogens in irrigation water and leafy greens from different production systems described using pyrosequencing

    • Journal of Applied Microbiology

    • Abstract

      Aims

      To investigate the influence of irrigation water microbial quality on leafy green vegetables produced in commercial and small-scale farms as well as homestead gardens using pyrosequencing.

      • Bacterial pathogens

  12. Biotechnological application of yeasts in food science. starter cultures, probiotics, and enzyme production

    • Journal of Applied Microbiology

    • Abstract

      This review is an account of experiences of two research teams (from Italy and Spain); the leading idea is the following: yeasts represent valuable sources in food science and microbiology and are a kind of food factories, because of the potentiality of whole cells or for their produced compounds.

  13. The impact of the bovine fecal microbiome on Escherichia coli O157:H7 prevalence and enumeration in naturally infected cattle

    • Journal of Applied Microbiology

    • Abstract

      Aims

      The objective of this study was to determine if the fecal microbiome has an association with E. coli O157:H7 prevalence and enumeration.

      • Escherichia coli O157:H7
      • Bacterial pathogens

  14. Investigation on the antimicrobial activities of gingers (Etlingera coccinea (Blume) S.Sakai & Nagam and Etlingera sessilanthera R.M.Sm.) endemic to Borneo

    • Journal of Applied Microbiology

    • Abstract

      Aims

      To investigate the antimicrobial properties of E. coccinea and E. sessilanthera and to isolate and identify the antimicrobial compounds.

      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Bacillus cereus
      • Staphylococcus aureus

  15. Biodegradation of ochratoxin A by Alcaligenes faecalis isolated from soil

    • Journal of Applied Microbiology

    • Abstract

      Aims

      The aim of the present work is to report on the hydrolytic action of Alcaligenes faecalis isolated from soil samples and its ability to degrade ochratoxin A.

      • Natural toxins
      • Mycotoxins

  16. Arsenic-resistant and plant growth promoting Firmicutes and γ-Proteobacteria species from industrially polluted irrigation water and corresponding cropland

    • Journal of Applied Microbiology

    • Abstract

      Aims

      The aim of the study was to explore irrigation water polluted with industrial waste and corresponding cropland to screen bacteria for As-detoxification and plant growth promotion.

      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Chemical contaminants
      • Heavy Metals

  17. Dynamics of culturable mesophilic bacterial communities of three fresh herbs and their production environment

    • Journal of Applied Microbiology

    • Abstract

      Aim

      Investigate dynamics of culturable mesophilic bacteria and selected food contaminating bacteria from three herbs and their production environment.

      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Bacillus cereus

  18. Characterization of the phosphate-specific transport system in Cronobacter sakazakii BAA-894

    • Journal of Applied Microbiology

    • Abstract

      Aims

      Characterize the phosphate-specific transport system in Cronobacter sakazakii BAA-894.

      • Cronobacter
      • Bacterial pathogens

  19. Improving efficiency of viability-qPCR for selective detection of infectious HAV in food and water samples

    • Journal of Applied Microbiology

    • Abstract

      Aim

      To improve the efficacy of intercalating dyes to distinguishing between infectious and inactivated hepatitis A virus (HAV) in food.

      • Hepatitis
      • Viruses

  20. Biofilm formation and disinfectant resistance of Salmonella spp. in mono- and dual-species with Pseudomonas aeruginosa

    • Journal of Applied Microbiology

    • Abstract

      Aims

      This study aimed to evaluate the biofilm formation and disinfectant resistance of Salmonella cells in mono- and dual-species biofilms with Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and to investigate the role of extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) in protection of biofilms against disinfection treatment.

      • Salmonella
      • Bacterial pathogens

  21. Molecular characterization of gluten hydrolyzing Bacillus spp. and their efficacy and biotherapeutic potential as probiotics using Caco-2 cell line

    • Journal of Applied Microbiology

    • Abstract

      Aim

      To isolate and characterize indigenous gluten hydrolyzing bacteria from wheat sourdough and curd samples and further evaluation of their probiotic potentiality.

      • Listeria monocytogenes
      • Bacterial pathogens

  22. Influence of endophytic root bacteria on the growth cadmium tolerance and uptake of switchgrass (Panicum virgatum L.)

    • Journal of Applied Microbiology

    • Abstract

      Aims

      This study aimed to evaluate the effect of five cadmium-tolerant endophytic plant growth-promoting bacteria (PGPB) strains on the biomass and cadmium tolerance and accumulation of the bioenergy plant switchgrass (Panicum virgatum L.) under cadmium (Cd)-contaminated conditions.

      • Heavy Metals
      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Chemical contaminants

  23. Phage applications for improving food safety and infection control in Egypt

    • Journal of Applied Microbiology

    • Abstract

      Aims

      the study investigated the use of bacteriophages to control bacterial contamination of chicken skin, eggs, tomatoes and meat.

      • Bacterial pathogens

  24. Dynamics of microbial community during ensiling direct-cut alfalfa with and without LAB inoculant and sugar

    • Journal of Applied Microbiology

    • Abstract

      Aim

      To gain deeper insights into the clostridial community dynamics and chemical transformations during the ensiling of alfalfa.

      • Clostridium perfringens
      • Bacterial pathogens

  25. Genetic and environmental factors influence Listeria monocytogenes nisin resistance

    • Journal of Applied Microbiology

    • Abstract

      Aims

      Listeria monocytogenes nisin resistance increases when first exposed to NaCl and other stresses, such as low pH. In addition to environmental stressors, specific genomic elements can confer nisin resistance, such as the stress survival islet (SSI-1). As SSI-1 is variably present among L. monocytogenes strains, we wanted to determine if SSI-1 was associated with salt-induced nisin resistance.

      • Listeria monocytogenes
      • Bacterial pathogens