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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. Distinct dynamics of Vibrio parahaemolyticus populations in two farming models

    • Journal of Applied Microbiology
    • Journal of Applied Microbiology, Accepted Article. Aims
      Despite the recent prosperity of shrimp cultivation in China, very little is known about how different shrimp farming models influence the dynamics of V. parahaemolyticus populations and the antibiotic resistance of this bacterium.

      • Vibrio
      • Bacterial pathogens
  2. Identification and characterization of multidrug‐resistant ESBL‐producing Salmonella enterica serovars Kentucky and Typhimurium isolated in Tunisia CTX‐M‐61/TEM‐34, a novel cefotaxime‐hydrolyzing β‐lactamase of Salmonella

    • Journal of Applied Microbiology
    • Journal of Applied Microbiology, Accepted Article. Aims
      Molecular characterization of extended-spectrum β-lactamases (ESBLs) among Salmonella Kentucky and Typhimurium isolates: partial sequence analysis of the types of β-lactamases found in these isolates, clonality, resistance and supposed emergence of ESBL-producing strains.

      • Salmonella
      • Bacterial pathogens
  3. Detection of Unprecedented Level of Antibiotic Resistance and Identification of Antibiotic Resistance Factors, Including QRDR Mutations in Escherichia coli Isolated from Commercial Chickens from North India

    • Journal of Applied Microbiology
    • Journal of Applied Microbiology, Accepted Article. Aim
      This study aimed to investigate the occurrence of antibiotic resistance phenotype and simultaneously understand its genetic basis in Escherichia coli isolated from the cloacal swabs of commercial chickens from north India.

      • Bacterial pathogens
  4. Distribution of virulence factors and its relatedness towards the antimicrobial response of enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC) strains isolated from patients in Kolkata, India

    • Journal of Applied Microbiology
    • Journal of Applied Microbiology, Accepted Article. Aim

      • Bacterial pathogens
  5. The efficacy of organic acid, medium chain fatty acid, and essential oil based broiler treatments; in vitro anti‐Campylobacter jejuni activity and the effect of these chemical‐based treatments on broiler performance

    • Journal of Applied Microbiology
    • Journal of Applied Microbiology, Accepted Article. Aims
      This research tested the anti-Campylobacter properties of organic acids (OA), medium chain fatty acids (MCFA), and essential oils (EO) in vitro and commenced in vivo suitability testing focused on broiler performance.

      • Campylobacter
      • Bacterial pathogens
  6. Identification of a plant endophytic growth‐promoting bacteria capable of inhibiting cadmium uptake in rice

    • Journal of Applied Microbiology
    • Journal of Applied Microbiology, Accepted Article. Aims
      The study aims to identify a novel plant growth-promoting bacteria (PGPB), which contributes to promoting growth and reducing cadmium (Cd) concentration in rice under Cd-contaminated conditions.

      • Heavy Metals
      • Chemical contaminants
  7. The effect of environmental conditions on the occurrence of Campylobacter jejuni and Campylobacter coli in wastewater and surface waters

    • Journal of Applied Microbiology
    • Journal of Applied Microbiology, Accepted Article. Aims
      The purpose of the study was to evaluate the occurrence of Campylobacter jejuni and Campylobacter coli in the aquatic environment based on the water origin, seasonality and physico-chemical properties.

      • Campylobacter
      • Bacterial pathogens
  8. Antibacterial activity of Mallotus japonicus (L.F.) Müller Argoviensis on growth of Aeromonas hydrophila, A. salmonicida, Edwardsiella tarda and Vibrio anguillarum

    • Journal of Applied Microbiology
    • Journal of Applied Microbiology, Accepted Article. Aims

      • Vibrio
      • Bacterial pathogens
  9. Biologically synthesized silver nanoparticles, mediated by Bothriochloa laguroides, inhibit biofilm formation and eradicate mature biofilm of Yersinia enterocolitica and Staphylococcus aureus.

    • Journal of Applied Microbiology
    • Journal of Applied Microbiology, Accepted Article. Aims
      To phytosynthesize silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) and determine their antibacterial and antibiofilm capacity against gram-positive and negative bacterial strains.

      • Yersinia
      • Staphylococcus aureus
      • Bacterial pathogens
  10. Motility, biofilm formation and associated gene expression in Vibrio parahaemolyticus impaired by co‐culture with live Ulva fasciata

    • Journal of Applied Microbiology
    • Journal of Applied Microbiology, Accepted Article. Aims
      Vibrio (V.) parahaemolyticus is one of the most frequently occurred pathogens in mariculture. This study aimed to explore the mechanism of the impact of Ulva fasciata (U. fasciata) on the motility and biofilm formation of V. parahaemolyticus.

      • Vibrio
      • Bacterial pathogens
  11. Trans‐species transmission of Brucellae among ruminants hampering brucellosis control efforts in Egypt

    • Journal of Applied Microbiology
    • Journal of Applied Microbiology, Accepted Article. Aims
      This study aimed to identify the genotypic fingerprinting of B. melitensis biovar 3 isolates from ruminants in Kafr El-Sheikh, Egypt, to compare with other peers globally, and to highlight the epidemiology and potential causes of brucellosis control failure.

      • Bacterial pathogens
  12. Multivariate analysis of adaptive response to ferulic acid and p‐coumaric acid after physiological stresses in Cronobacter sakazakii

    • Journal of Applied Microbiology
    • Journal of Applied Microbiology, Accepted Article. Aim
      The present study demonstrated the antimicrobial activity of ferulic acid and p-coumaric acid against unstressed and stressed (cold stressed, starved and desiccated) Cronobacter sakazakii in laboratory media (37°C) and reconstituted powdered infant formulation (PIF) with mild heat treatment (50°C).

      • Cronobacter
      • Bacterial pathogens
  13. Evaluation of SDS and GRAS Liquid Disinfectants for Mitigation of Hepatitis A Virus Contamination of Berries

    • Journal of Applied Microbiology
    • Journal of Applied Microbiology, Accepted Article. Aim
      To evaluate generally recognized as safe (GRAS) liquid wash formulations against hepatitis A virus‐contaminated strawberries and blackberries in order to identify a formulation suitable for reducing virus contamination.

      • Hepatitis
      • Viruses
  14. Cascading effects of composts and cover crops on soil chemistry, bacterial communities and the survival of foodborne pathogens

    • Journal of Applied Microbiology
    • Journal of Applied Microbiology, EarlyView. Aims

  15. Development of novel visual detection methodology for Salmonella in meat using saltatory rolling circle amplification (SRCA)

    • Journal of Applied Microbiology
    • Journal of Applied Microbiology, Accepted Article. Aim
      The aim of this study was to develop a saltatory rolling circle amplification (SRCA) assay for rapid, simple and visual detection of Salmonella in meat.

      • Salmonella
      • Bacterial pathogens
  16. Diversity of Vibrio parahaemolyticus in marine fishes of Bangladesh

    • Journal of Applied Microbiology
    • Journal of Applied Microbiology, Accepted Article. Aims
      To determine the occurrence, diversity, antibiotic resistance and biofilm formation of V. parahaemolyticus isolated from marine fishes in Bangladesh.

      • Vibrio
      • Bacterial pathogens
  17. Genomic insights into persistence of Listeria species in the food processing environment

    • Journal of Applied Microbiology
    • Journal of Applied Microbiology, Accepted Article. Aims

      • Bacterial pathogens
  18. Comparative study of single cultures and a consortium of white rot fungi for polychlorinated biphenyls treatment

    • Journal of Applied Microbiology
    • Journal of Applied Microbiology, Accepted Article. Aims to evaluate the mycoremediation of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) by either single cultures or binary consortia of Pleurotus pulmonarius LBM 105 and Trametes sanguinea LBM 023.

      • Chemical contaminants
  19. Growth interferences between bacterial strains from raw cow’s milk and their impact on growth of Listeria monocytogenes and Staphylococcus aureus

    • Journal of Applied Microbiology
    • Journal of Applied Microbiology, Accepted Article. The purpose of this study was to detect growth enhancing or inhibiting activity between bacterial populations from raw milk under different conditions (temperature, medium).

      • Listeria monocytogenes
      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Staphylococcus aureus
  20. Influence of Soil Microbes on Escherichia coli O157:H7 Survival in Soil Rinse and Artificial Soil

    • Journal of Applied Microbiology
    • This research investigated the influence of soil microbiota on E. coli O157:H7 survival in soil rinse and artificial soil. Additionally, the influence of selected soil bacteria on E. coli O157:H7 in soil environments was determined.

      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Escherichia coli O157:H7
  21. Essential oil combinations against Clostridium perfringens and Clostridium septicum ‐ the causative agents of gas gangrene

    • Journal of Applied Microbiology
    • The inhibitory and bactericidal effect of a wide range of essential oils, and their selected combinations against two pathogens (Clostridium perfringens and Clostridium septicum, the causative pathogens of gas gangrenous infections were investigated. Fractional inhibitory indices were also calculated to determine the interactions.

      • Clostridium perfringens
      • Bacterial pathogens
  22. Inhibition of growth and virulence of Vibrio cholerae by carvacrol, an essential oil component of Origanum spp

    • Journal of Applied Microbiology
    • In the age where bacterial resistance to conventional antibiotics is increasing at an alarming rate, the use of the traditional plant, herb extracts, or other bioactive constituents is gradually becoming popular as an anti‐virulence agent to treat pathogenic diseases. Carvacrol, a major essential oil fraction of Oregano possesses a wide range of bioactivities. Therefore, we aimed to study the effect of sub‐inhibitory concentrations of carvacrol on major virulence traits of V. cholerae.

      • Vibrio
      • Bacterial pathogens
  23. Microencapsulation of benzalkonium chloride enhanced its antibacterial and antibiofilm activity against Listeria monocytogenes and Escherichia coli

    • Journal of Applied Microbiology
    • Aims In this study, benzalkonium chloride (BAC) microcapsules were developed for surface disinfection purpose and were evaluated against Listeria monocytogenes and Escherichia coli biofilms. Methods and Results Microcapsules were prepared with two different strategies: uncomplexed BAC‐microcapsules (UBM), containing BAC and maltodextrins and complexed BAC‐microcapsules (CBM) containing BAC complexed by pectin and maltodextrins.

      • Listeria monocytogenes
      • Bacterial pathogens
  24. The effectiveness of treating irrigation water using ultraviolet radiation or sulfuric‐acid fertilizer for reducing generic Escherichia coli on fresh produce – a controlled intervention trial

    • Journal of Applied Microbiology
    • Aims The aims of this study were to: (1) estimate the effectiveness of ultraviolet radiation (UV) and sulfuric‐acid based fertilizer (SA), at reducing levels of generic Escherichia coli in surface irrigation water and on produce and surface soil in open produce fields; and (2) describe the population dynamics of generic E. coli in produce fields. Methods and Results Spinach and cantaloupe plots were randomly assigned to control, UV or SA treatment groups.

      • Bacterial pathogens
  25. A Protein‐free Chemically Defined Medium for the Cultivation of Various Microorganisms with Food Safety Significance

    • Journal of Applied Microbiology
    • Aims To develop a broadly applicable medium free of proteins with well‐defined and reproducible chemical composition for the cultivation of various microorganisms with food safety significance. Methods and Results The defined medium was designed as a buffered minimal salt medium supplemented with amino acids, vitamins, trace metals, and other nutrients. Various strains commonly used for food safety research were selected to test the new defined medium.