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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. Presence and characterization of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus co-carrying the multidrug resistance genes cfr and lsa(E) in retail food in China

    • International Journal of Food Microbiology

    • Author(s): Feng Zhang, Shi Wu, Tao Lei, Qingping Wu, Jumei Zhang, Jiahui Huang, Jingsha Dai, Moutong Chen, Yu Ding, Juan Wang, Xianhu Wei, Youxiong Zhang Staphylococcus aureus is an important food-related pathogen associated with bacterial poisoning that is difficult to treat due to its multidrug resistance. The cfr and lsa(E) genes both cause multiple drug resistance and have been identified in numerous Staphylococcus species, respectively.

      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Staphylococcus aureus

  2. Incidence and genetic diversity of multi-drug resistant Listeria monocytogenes isolates recovered from fruits and vegetables in the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa

    • International Journal of Food Microbiology

    • Author(s): Adeoye John Kayode, Anthony Ifeanyi Okoh

      • Listeria monocytogenes
      • Bacterial pathogens

  3. Comparison of virucidal efficacy of sodium hypochlorite, chlorine dioxide, peracetic acid, and ethanol against hepatitis A virus by carrier and suspension tests

    • International Journal of Food Microbiology

    • Author(s): Mengxiao Song, Md. Iqbal Hossain, Soontag Jung, Daseul Yeo, Zhaoqi Wang, Ae Min, Ziwei Zhao, Sunho Park, Changsun Choi

      • Viruses
      • Hepatitis

  4. Biofilm-associated heat resistance of Bacillus cereus spores in vitro and in a food model, Cheonggukjang jjigae

    • International Journal of Food Microbiology

    • Author(s): Alixander Mattay Pawluk, Dabin Kim, Young Hun Jin, KwangCheol Casey Jeong, Jae-Hyung Mah

      • Bacillus cereus

  5. Development of modified enrichment broth for short enrichment and recovery of filter-injured Salmonella Typhimurium

    • International Journal of Food Microbiology

    • Author(s): Unji Kim, Ye-Ji Moon, Jin-Hee Kim, So-Young Lee, Se-Wook Oh The filter concentration method facilitates the rapid detection of foodborne pathogens. The filter concentration method lowered the limit of detection (LOD) of artificially inoculated cabbage with Salmonella Typhimurium; however, the procedure injured foodborne pathogens during filtering procedure.

      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Salmonella

  6. Survivability and thermal resistance of Salmonella and Escherichia coli O121 in wheat flour during extended storage of 360 days

    • International Journal of Food Microbiology

    • Author(s): Minto Michael, Jennifer C. Acuff, Daniel Vega, Amninder S. Sekhon, Lakshmikantha H. Channaiah, Randall K. Phebus Foodborne pathogens like Salmonella and Escherichia coli O121 can endure the harsh low water activity (aw) environment of wheat flour for elongated periods of time and can proliferate when hydrated for baking or other purposes.

      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli
      • Salmonella

  7. Use of citric acid and garlic extract to inhibit Salmonella enterica and Listeria monocytogenes in hummus

    • International Journal of Food Microbiology

    • Author(s): Amin N. Olaimat, Murad A. Al-Holy, Mahmoud H. Abu Ghoush, Anas A. Al-Nabulsi, Tareq M. Osaili, Mutamed Ayyah, Yahya S. Al-Degs, Richard A. Holley Recently, the consumption of hummus has become popular in the United States, European countries, and Canada, and unfortunately, several foodborne outbreaks and recalls have been reported due to its contamination with Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella enterica.

      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Listeria monocytogenes
      • Salmonella

  8. Prevalence, serovar distribution, and antibiotic resistance of Salmonella spp. isolated from pork in China: A systematic review and meta-analysis

    • International Journal of Food Microbiology

    • Author(s): Wangwang Shen, Hui Chen, Jiawei Geng, Ricardo A. Wu, Xiang Wang, Tian Ding The epidemiological characteristics of Salmonella spp. in pork have been widely studied in China, but the results remain inconsistent. This study aimed to summarize the epidemiological characteristics of Salmonella spp. isolated from pork, including its prevalence, serovar distribution, and antibiotic resistance rate. We systematically reviewed published studies on Salmonella spp.

      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Salmonella

  9. Enhanced antibacterial efficacy and mechanism of octyl gallate/beta-cyclodextrins against Pseudomonas fluorescens and Vibrio parahaemolyticus and incorporated electrospun nanofibers for Chinese giant salamander fillets preservation

    • International Journal of Food Microbiology

    • Author(s): Yu-gang Shi, Dong-hui Li, Yi-ming Kong, Run-run Zhang, Qing Gu, Meng-xin Hu, Shi-yi Tian, Wen-gang Jin

      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Vibrio

  10. Characterization of Clostridium perfringens bacteriophages and their application in chicken meat and milk

    • International Journal of Food Microbiology

    • Author(s): Tahir Noor Mohammadi, Cunkuan Shen, Yuncheng Li, Mahmoud Gamaleldin Zayda, Jun Sato, Yoshimitsu Masuda, Ken-ichi Honjoh, Takahisa Miyamoto

      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Clostridium perfringens

  11. Relationship between growth ability, virulence, and resistance to food-processing related stresses in non-typhoidal Salmonellae

    • International Journal of Food Microbiology

    • Author(s): Silvia Guillén, María Marcén, Ester Fau, Pilar Mañas, Guillermo Cebrián The ability of Salmonella to resist and adapt to harsh conditions is one of the major features that have made this microorganism such a relevant health hazard. However, the impact of these resistance responses on other aspects of Salmonella physiology, such as virulence and growth ability, is still not fully understood.

      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Salmonella

  12. Prevalence, antibiotic resistance, and enterotoxin production of Staphylococcus aureus isolated from retail raw beef, sheep, and lamb meat in Turkey

    • International Journal of Food Microbiology

    • Author(s): Pınar Şanlibaba

      • Staphylococcus aureus
      • Bacterial pathogens

  13. Interaction of water activity and temperature on growth, gene expression, and aflatoxin B1 production in Aspergillus flavus on Indian senna (Cassia angustifolia Vahl.)

    • International Journal of Food Microbiology

    • Author(s): Natarajan Subramani, Dananjeyan Balachandar, Senthil Natesan, Paranidharan Vaikuntavasan

      • Aflatoxins
      • Natural toxins

  14. Enterotoxigenicity and genetic relatedness of Staphylococcus aureus in a commercial poultry plant and poultry farm

    • International Journal of Food Microbiology

    • Author(s): Qian Cheng, Kristine Castañeda-Gulla, Evelyn Sattlegger, Anthony N. Mutukumira

      • Staphylococcus aureus
      • Bacterial pathogens

  15. Control of Listeria monocytogenes growth and virulence in a traditional soft cheese model system based on lactic acid bacteria and a whey protein hydrolysate with antimicrobial activity

    • International Journal of Food Microbiology

    • Author(s): Irene Martín, Alicia Rodríguez, Alberto Alía, Mónica Martínez-Blanco, Daniel Lozano-Ojalvo, Juan J. Córdoba

      • Listeria monocytogenes
      • Bacterial pathogens

  16. Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium genetic variants isolated after lethal treatment with Thymbra capitata essential oil (TCO) showed increased resistance to TCO in milk

    • International Journal of Food Microbiology

    • Author(s): Daniel Berdejo, Elisa Pagán, Natalia Merino, Laura Botello-Morte, Rafael Pagán, Diego García-Gonzalo The high prevalence of Salmonella enterica in milk poses a risk of considerable concern in the preservation of certain dairy products, mainly those elaborated from raw milk. Essential oils (EOs) have been proposed as a promising food preservative for such products due to their strong antimicrobial properties.

      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Salmonella

  17. Operational culture conditions determinate benzalkonium chloride resistance in L. monocytogenes-E. coli dual species biofilms

    • International Journal of Food Microbiology

    • Author(s): Aleksandra Maria Kocot, Barbara Wróblewska, Marta Lopez Cabo

      • Listeria monocytogenes
      • Bacterial pathogens

  18. Enterobacteriaceae, coliform, yeast, and mold contamination patterns in peanuts compared to production, storage, use practices, and knowledge of food safety among growers in Senegal

    • International Journal of Food Microbiology

    • Author(s): Brianna C. Britton, Ibrahima Sarr, Haley F. Oliver Peanuts and peanut products are significant revenue sources for smallholder farmers in the Senegalese peanut basin. However, microbial contamination during production and storage can greatly affect market access for producers. Peanut products have emerged as possible sources of foodborne illness, encouraging discussions on international standards for peanuts.

      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Produce Safety
      • Post Harvest

  19. Characterization and antimicrobial resistance of Campylobacter jejuni and Campylobacter coli isolated from chicken and pork

    • International Journal of Food Microbiology

    • Author(s): Khin Zar Linn, Munenori Furuta, Motokazu Nakayama, Yoshimitsu Masuda, Ken-ichi Honjoh, Takahisa Miyamoto

      • Campylobacter
      • Bacterial pathogens

  20. First report of two foodborne Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica serovar Bovismorbificans isolates carrying a novel mega-plasmid harboring blaDHA-1 and qnrB4 genes

    • International Journal of Food Microbiology

    • Author(s): Lili Li, Rikke Heidemann Olsen, Chong Wang, Anhua Song, Jian Xiao, Hecheng Meng, Troels Ronco, Lei Shi Salmonella enterica displaying resistance to extended-spectrum cephalosporins and fluoroquinolone (FQs) has been deemed a high-priority pathogen by the World Health Organization (WHO). While CTX-M type acquired β-lactamases have been detected in S. enterica serovar Bovismorbificans, DHA enzymes have been rarely reported in S. Bovismorbificans.

      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Salmonella

  21. Genomic characteristics of Listeria monocytogenes isolated during mushroom (Agaricus bisporus) production and processing

    • International Journal of Food Microbiology

    • Author(s): Frank B. Lake, Leo S. van Overbeek, Johan J.P. Baars, Jeroen Koomen, Tjakko Abee, Heidy M.W. den Besten

      • Listeria monocytogenes
      • Bacterial pathogens

  22. In silico species identification and serotyping for Cronobacter isolates by use of whole-genome sequencing data

    • International Journal of Food Microbiology

    • Author(s): Lu Wang, Wenxuan Zhu, Gege Lu, Pan Wu, Yi Wei, Yingying Su, Tianyuan Jia, nxing Li Li, Xi Guo, Min Huang, Qian Yang

      • Cronobacter
      • Bacterial pathogens

  23. Development of cationic peptide chimeric lysins based on phage lysin Lysqdvp001 and their antibacterial effects against Vibrio parahaemolyticus: A preliminary study

    • International Journal of Food Microbiology

    • Author(s): Houqi Ning, Yu Cong, Hong Lin, Jingxue Wang

      • Vibrio
      • Bacterial pathogens

  24. Genetic diversity of L. monocytogenes isolated from ready-to-eat food products in retail in Poland

    • International Journal of Food Microbiology

    • Author(s): Elżbieta Maćkiw, Dorota Korsak, Joanna Kowalska, Benjamin Felix, Monika Stasiak, Katarzyna Kucharek, Aleksandra Antoszewska, Jacek Postupolski

      • Listeria monocytogenes
      • Bacterial pathogens

  25. Sterilization of food packaging by UV-C irradiation: Is Aspergillus brasiliensis ATCC 16404 the best target microorganism for industrial bio-validations?

    • International Journal of Food Microbiology

    • Author(s): Irene Racchi, Nicoletta Scaramuzza, Alyssa Hidalgo, Massimo Cigarini, Elettra Berni