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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. Bacterial communities and volatile compounds in Doubanjiang, a Chinese traditional red pepper paste

    • Journal of Applied Microbiology

    • Abstract

      Aim

      To identify core bacterial communities and volatile compounds and to investigate their relationships in Doubanjiang, a Chinese traditional red pepper paste.

      • Bacterial pathogens

  2. Assessing the growth of Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Salmonella in spinach, lettuce, parsley and chard extracts at different storage temperatures

    • Journal of Applied Microbiology

    • Abstract

      Aims

      The objective of this work was to study the growth potential of E. coli O157:H7 and Salmonella spp. in leafy vegetable extracts at different temperature conditions.

      • Escherichia coli O157:H7
      • Salmonella
      • Bacterial pathogens

  3. Comparing the Ability of Luminex xMAP® Salmonella Serotyping Assay and Traditional Serotyping Method for Serotyping Salmonella Isolated from Southern Chinese Population

    • Journal of Applied Microbiology

    • Abstract

      Aims

      To investigate whether the Luminex xMAP® Salmonella Serotyping Assay (xMAP SSA) is applicable to serotype Salmonella from humans in Southern China.

      • Salmonella
      • Bacterial pathogens

  4. Virulence-associated genes, antimicrobial resistance and molecular typing of Salmonella Typhimurium strains isolated from swine from 2000-2012 in Brazil

    • Journal of Applied Microbiology

    • Abstract

      Aims

      The aims of this study were to assess the pathogenic potential, antimicrobial resistance and genotypic diversity of Salmonella Typhimurium strains isolated in Brazil from swine (22) and the surrounding swine environment (5) from 2000-2012 and compare them to the profiles of 43 human strains isolated from 1983-2010, which had been previously studied.

      • Salmonella
      • Bacterial pathogens

  5. Bayesian Techniques for Comparison of the Test Performance of PCR and Culture for the Identification of Campylobacter in Enriched Comminuted Chicken Samples

    • Journal of Applied Microbiology

    • Abstract

      Aims

      Using Bayesian methods that do not require the definition of a gold standard, the diagnostic sensitivity and specificity of a real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assay are compared to those of an enriched culture assay for detection of Campylobacter in enriched comminuted chicken samples.

      • Campylobacter
      • Bacterial pathogens

  6. First molecular detection of Mycobacterium bovis in environmental samples from a French region with endemic bovine tuberculosis

    • Journal of Applied Microbiology

    • Abstract

      Aims

      The aim of the study was to determine the prevalence of Mycobacterium bovis (the causative agent of bovine tuberculosis, bTB) in environmental matrices within a French region (Côte d'Or) affected by this zoonotic disease.

      • Bacterial pathogens

  7. Influence of Probiotics, Included in Peanut Butter, on the Fate of Selected Salmonella and Listeria Strains under Simulated Gastrointestinal Conditions

    • Journal of Applied Microbiology

    • Abstract

      Aims

      This study observed the behavior of probiotics and selected bacterial pathogens co-inoculated into peanut butter during gastrointestinal simulation.

      • Listeria monocytogenes
      • Salmonella
      • Bacterial pathogens

  8. Effects of a novel marine probiotic, Lactobacillus plantarum AH 78, on growth performance and immune response of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus)

    • Journal of Applied Microbiology

    • Abstract

      Aims

      evaluation of the efficacy of marine LAB, Lactobacillus plantarum AH 78, on growth performance and immune response of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) challenged with Aeromonas hydrophila.

      • Bacterial pathogens

  9. Evaluation of Microorganism-Detaching Efficacy from Meat Samples by Spindle or Stomacher Treatment and Quality Analysis of Suspensions

    • Journal of Applied Microbiology

    • Abstract

      Aims

      We investigated and compared the efficacy of a new apparatus for detaching microorganisms from meat samples.

  10. The pattern of Campylobacter contamination on broiler farms; external and internal sources

    • Journal of Applied Microbiology

    • Abstract

      Aim

      The aim of this study was to apply the most sensitive molecular techniques in combination with culture based methods to characterise broiler farms in terms of the timeline (‘appearance’ and ‘pattern’) of Campylobacter contamination prior and post detection in the birds.

      • Campylobacter
      • Bacterial pathogens

  11. Prevalence, characteristics, and ecology of Vibrio vulnificus found in New Zealand shellfish

    • Journal of Applied Microbiology

    • Summary

      Aims

      In New Zealand, there have been no known cases of foodborne linked to Vibrio vulnificus and shellfish consumption, but two cases of wound infection have been reported. We evaluated the distribution, the effect of environmental parameters, the pheno-genotypic profile, and the growth characteristics of strains isolated from shellfish.

      • Vibrio
      • Bacterial pathogens

  12. Occurrence of mycotoxins and yeasts and moulds identification in corn silages in tropical climate

    • Journal of Applied Microbiology

    • Abstract

      Aims

      This study was aimed to identify yeasts and moulds as well as to detect mycotoxin in corn silages in Southern Minas Gerais, Brazil.

      • Aflatoxins
      • Mycotoxins
      • Natural toxins

  13. The vegetative compatibility group to which the US biocontrol agent Aspergillus flavus AF36 belongs is also endemic to Mexico

    • Journal of Applied Microbiology

    • Abstract

      Aims

      To assess frequencies of the Aspergillus flavus atoxigenic vegetative compatibility group (VCG) YV36, to which the biocontrol agent AF36 belongs, in maize-growing regions of Mexico.

      • Pesticide residues
      • Aflatoxins
      • Chemical contaminants
      • Natural toxins

  14. Culturable endophytic bacterial communities associated with field grown soybean

    • Journal of Applied Microbiology

    • Abstract

      Aims

      Assess the diversity of the culturable endophytic bacterial population associated with transgenic and non-transgenic soybean grown in field trial sites in Brazil and characterize them phenotypically and genotypically focusing on characteristics related to plant growth promotion.

      • Bacterial pathogens

  15. Ethanol adaptation induces direct protection and cross protection against freezing stress in Salmonella enterica serovar Enteritidis

    • Journal of Applied Microbiology

    • Abstract

      Aims

      Salmonella enterica serovar Enteritidis (S. Enteritidis) encounters mild ethanol stress during its life cycle. However, adaptation to a stressful condition may affect bacterial resistance to subsequent stresses. Hence, this work was undertaken to investigate the influences of ethanol adaptation on stress tolerance of S. Enteritidis.

      • Salmonella
      • Bacterial pathogens

  16. DNA fingerprinting approaches to trace Escherichia coli sharing between dogs and owners

    • Journal of Applied Microbiology

    • Abstract

      Aims

      To determine the prevalence of cross-species sharing of Escherichia coli between healthy dogs and humans living in the same household.

      • Bacterial pathogens

  17. Characterization of a novel arabinose-tolerant α-L-arabinofuranosidase with high ginsenoside Rc to ginsenoside Rd bioconversion productivity

    • Journal of Applied Microbiology

    • Abstract

      Aims

      (i) To investigate the enzymatic characterization of α-L-arabinofuranosidase from Thermotoga thermarum DSM5069. (ii) To perform its excellent properties on converting ginsenoside Rc to ginsenoside Rd.

      • Chemical contaminants

  18. Prevalence of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus in Canadian commercial Pork Processing Plants

    • Journal of Applied Microbiology

    • Abstract

      Aims

      This study investigated the prevalence of Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), their spa-types, and antimicrobial resistance profiles at various steps during commercial pork production from three plants designated as A, B and C.

      • Staphylococcus aureus
      • Bacterial pathogens

  19. Biomedical Applications of Nisin

    • Journal of Applied Microbiology

    • Abstract

      • Staphylococcus aureus
      • Bacterial pathogens

  20. An experimental validated in silico model to assess Staphylococcus aureus growth kinetics on different pork products

    • Journal of Applied Microbiology

    • Abstract

      Aims

      To gain an understanding of the growth kinetics of Staphylococcus aureus to ensure the safety of pork, and to develop a predictive growth model of S. aureus in raw pork, ham, and sausage pork under specific storage time and temperature conditions.

      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Staphylococcus aureus

  21. Goblet cells are involved in translocation of staphylococcal enterotoxin A in the intestinal tissue of house musk shrew (Suncus murinus)

    • Journal of Applied Microbiology

    • Abstract

      Aims

      To elucidate an entry site of staphylococcal enterotoxin A (SEA), which is a major toxin for staphylococcal foodborne poisoning, into gastrointestinal tissue using a house musk shrew model.

  22. Methyl gallate limits infection in mice challenged with Brucella abortus while enhancing the inflammatory response

    • Journal of Applied Microbiology

    • Abstract

      Aims

      To investigate the effects of methyl gallate (MG) on murine macrophages, cytokine production and treatment of Brucella abortus infection using a mouse model.

      • Bacterial pathogens

  23. Microbial dynamics in mixed culture biofilms of bacteria surviving sanitation of conveyor belts in salmon processing plants

    • Journal of Applied Microbiology

    • Abstract

      Aims

      The microbiota surviving sanitation of salmon processing conveyor belts was identified and its growth dynamics further investigated in a model mimicking processing surfaces in such plants.

      • Listeria monocytogenes
      • Bacterial pathogens

  24. An immunomagnetic separation/loop-mediated isothermal amplification method for rapid direct detection of thermotolerant Campylobacter spp. during poultry production

    • Journal of Applied Microbiology

    • Abstract

      Aims

      To develop a rapid test for thermotolerant Campylobacter in poultry faeces.

      • Campylobacter
      • Bacterial pathogens

  25. Analytical performances of food microbiology laboratories – Critical analysis of seven years of proficiency testing results

    • Journal of Applied Microbiology

    • Abstract

      Aim

      Based on the results of 19 food microbiology proficiency testing (PT) schemes, this study aimed to assess the laboratory performances, to highlight the main sources of unsatisfactory analytical results and to suggest areas of improvement.