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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. 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

  2. Inhibition of Listeria monocytogenes biofilms by bacteriocin producing bacteria isolated from mushroom substrate

    • Journal of Applied Microbiology

    • Abstract

      Aims

      This study was designed to investigate the ability of naturally occurring bacteria isolated from mushroom substrate to prevent biofilm formation by L. monocytogenes or to remove existing biofilms in mushroom production facilities.

      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Listeria monocytogenes

  3. The role of ‘atypical’ Brucella in amphibians: Are we facing novel emerging pathogens?

    • Journal of Applied Microbiology

    • Abstract

      Aims

      Novel cases of Brucella infections in frogs are discussed together with results of published reports to extend our current knowledge on ‘atypical’ brucellae isolated from amphibians and discuss challenges we face on this extraordinary emerging group of pathogens.

      • Bacterial pathogens

  4. Comparison by multi-locus variable-number tandem repeat analysis and antimicrobial resistance among atypical enteropathogenic Escherichia coli strains isolated from foods and human and animal faecal specimens

    • Journal of Applied Microbiology

    • Abstract

      Aim

      This study assessed whether multi-locus variable-number tandem repeat analysis (MLVA) and antimicrobial susceptibility testing discriminated diarrhoeagenic atypical enteropathogenic Escherichia coli (aEPEC) from aEPEC indigenous to domestic animals or healthy people.

      • Bacterial pathogens

  5. Anti-Campylobacter activity of resveratrol and an extract from waste Pinot noir grape skins and seeds, and resistance of C. jejuni planktonic and biofilm cells, mediated via the CmeABC efflux pump

    • Journal of Applied Microbiology

    • Abstract

      Aims

      To define anti-Campylobacter jejuni activity of an extract from waste skins and seeds of Pinot noir grapes (GSS) and of resveratrol, and possible resistance mechanisms, and the influence of these on C. jejuni morphology.

      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Campylobacter

  6. Monitoring Salmonella, Campylobacter, Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus in traditional free-range “Label Rouge” broiler production: a 23-year survey program

    • Journal of Applied Microbiology

    • Summary

      Aim

      “Label Rouge” broiler free-range carcasses have been monitored since 1991, and broiler flocks since 2010, for contamination by the main foodborne zoonotic bacteria.

      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Staphylococcus aureus
      • Campylobacter
      • Salmonella

  7. Pathogenic Escherichia coli and enteric viruses in biosolids and related top soil improvers in Italy

    • Journal of Applied Microbiology

    • Abstract

      Aims

      to investigate the presence of genomic traits associated with a set of enteric viruses as well as pathogenic Escherichia coli in Top Soil Improvers (TSI) from Italy

      Methods

      24 TSI samples originating from municipal sewage sludges, pig manure, green and household wastes were analysed by Real Time PCR for the presence of Hepatitis E virus, porcine and human adenovirus, norovirus, rotavirus and diarrheagenic E. coli.

      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Viruses
      • Norovirus
      • Hepatitis

  8. Feed Presentation Options in Swine Early Fattening Mitigates Salmonella Shedding and Specifically Modulates the Faecal Microbiota

    • Journal of Applied Microbiology

    • Abstract

      Aims

      The object of this study was to determine the impact of only modifying the processing and/or particle size of pig feed on Salmonella shedding and faecal microbiota.

      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Salmonella

  9. Assessment of food safety using a new real-time PCR assay for detection and quantification of virulence factors of Enterococci in food samples

    • Journal of Applied Microbiology

    • Abstract

      Aims

      Development of Taqman MGB real-time PCR (q-PCR) assays for the quantitative detection of virulence factor genes in pure culture and food samples with regards to food safety assessment.

  10. Biocontrol activity and patulin-removal effects of Bacillus subtilis, Rhodobacter sphaeroides and Agrobacterium tumefaciens against Penicillium expansum

    • Journal of Applied Microbiology

    • Abstract

      Aims

      This study was conducted to evaluate the biocontrol potential of Bacillus subtilis CICC 10034, Rhodobacter sphaeroides CGMCC 1.2182 and Agrobacterium tumefaciens CGMCC 1.2554 against patulin (PAT)-producer Penicillium expansum and their ability to remove PAT.

      • Mycotoxins
      • Natural toxins

  11. Novel yeast isolated from broilers' feedstuff, gut and faeces as aflatoxin B1 adsorbents

    • Journal of Applied Microbiology

    • Abstract

      Aims

      isolate and characterize native yeast strains from broilers' environment as feedstuff, faeces and gut, and to evaluate their binding capacity for aflatoxin B1 (AFB1).

      • Aflatoxins
      • Natural toxins

  12. Antimicrobial efficacy of sequentially applied eugenol against food spoilage microorganisms

    • Journal of Applied Microbiology

    • Abstract

      Aims

      Compare the survival behavior of food spoilage microorganisms treated with sequential doses or all at once treatments of eugenol.

      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Staphylococcus aureus

  13. Ensuring safe reuse of residential wastewater: Reduction of microbes and genes using peat biofilter and batch chlorination in an on-site treatment system

    • Journal of Applied Microbiology

    • Abstract

      Aims

      A batch chlorination system was optimized for onsite wastewater treatment and reuse system (OWRS) and its efficiency was evaluated for reducing viruses, protozoa, bacteria, and antimicrobial resistance in cold and warm seasons.

  14. A phosphoethanolamine transferase specific for the 4′-phosphate residue of Cronobacter sakazakii lipid A

    • Journal of Applied Microbiology

    • Abstract

      Aims

      Investigate how Cronobacter sakazakii modify their lipid A structure to avoid recognition by the host immune cells.

  15. Virulence of Acute Hepatopancreatic Necrosis Disease PirAB-like Relies on Secreted Proteins Not on Gene Copy Number

    • Journal of Applied Microbiology

    • Abstract

      Aims

      To investigate the virulence of the Vp_PirAB-like genes in Vibrio parahaemolyticus-AHPND causing strain and factors that associate with the virulence level.

      • Vibrio
      • Bacterial pathogens

  16. Faecal pollution along the southeastern coast of Florida and insight into the use of pepper mild mottle virus as an indicator

    • Journal of Applied Microbiology

    • Abstract

      Aims

      To identify faecal pollution along the southeastern Florida coast and determine the performance of a reverse transcriptase-quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR) method for pepper mild mottle virus (PMMoV).

      • Norovirus
      • Viruses

  17. Shoe soles as a potential vector for pathogen transmission: A systematic review

    • Journal of Applied Microbiology

    • Abstract

      • Staphylococcus aureus
      • Bacterial pathogens

  18. Maltaricin CPN, a new class IIa bacteriocin produced by Carnobacterium maltaromaticum CPN isolated from mold ripened cheese

    • Journal of Applied Microbiology

    • Abstract

      Aims

      The purpose of this study was to isolate, characterize and determine the structure and the antibacterial activities of a bacteriocin produced by Carnobacterium maltaromaticum CPN, a strain isolated from unpasteurized-milk Camembert cheese.

      • Listeria monocytogenes
      • Bacterial pathogens

  19. Reduced susceptibilities to biocides and resistance to antibiotics in food-associated bacteria following exposure to quaternary ammonium compounds

    • Journal of Applied Microbiology

    • Abstract

      Aims

      Our aim was to assess the effects of step-wise exposure to didecyl dimethyl ammonium chloride (DDAC) on the antimicrobial (antibiotics and biocides) susceptibilities of food-associated bacterial strains.

      • Listeria monocytogenes
      • Bacterial pathogens

  20. A REVIEW Vibrio parahaemolyticus and Vibrio vulnificus in South America: Water, Seafood, and Human Infections

    • Journal of Applied Microbiology

    • Abstract

      • Vibrio
      • Bacterial pathogens

  21. Efficacy of domestic cooking inactivation of Human Hepatitis A Virus (HAV) in experimentally infected manila clams (Ruditapes philippinarum)

    • Journal of Applied Microbiology

    • Abstract

      Aim

      The aim of this work was to evaluate the efficacy of domestic cooking in inactivating Manila clams experimentally infected with human hepatitis A virus (HAV).

      • Hepatitis
      • Viruses

  22. Potential of the polymer poly-[2-(tert-butylamino) methylstyrene] as antimicrobial packaging material for meat products

    • Journal of Applied Microbiology

    • Abstract

      Aims

      The objective of the study was to investigate the antimicrobial potential of a new SAM® polymer poly(TBAMS) as packaging material for meat products.

      • Listeria monocytogenes
      • Staphylococcus aureus
      • Bacterial pathogens

  23. Microbiological contamination in peanut confectionery processing plants

    • Journal of Applied Microbiology

    • Abstract

      Aims

      In order to investigate Enterobacteriaceae, coliforms, Escherichia coli, and Salmonella contamination a survey was conducted at three peanut confectionery processing companies (A, B, and C) in Brazil.

      • Bacterial pathogens

  24. Serotypes, virulence markers and cell invasion ability of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) strains isolated from healthy dairy cattle

    • Journal of Applied Microbiology

    • Abstract

      Aim

      The occurrence of virulence markers, serotypes and invasive ability were investigated in Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) isolated from fecal samples of healthy dairy cattle at Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil.

      • Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli
      • Bacterial pathogens

  25. Characterisation of Resistance to Tetracyclines and Aminoglycosides of Sheep Mastitis Pathogens. Study of the Effect of Gene Content on Resistance

    • Journal of Applied Microbiology

    • Abstract

      Aims

      Mastitis causes economic losses and antimicrobials are frequently used for mastitis treatment. Antimicrobial resistance surveys are still rare in the ovine field and characterization of strains is important in order to acquire information about resistance and for optimization of therapy.