Research Publications (Food Safety)

Abstract Background Corn, being an important grain, is prone to contamination by aflatoxin B1 (AFB1), and AFB1‐contaminated corn severely endangers the health of humans and livestock. Trametes versicolor, a fungus that can grow in corn, possesses the ability to directly degrade AFB1 through its laccase. This study aimed to optimize the fermentation conditions for T. versicolor to degrade AFB1 in corn and investigate the effect of T.

Abstract Background There is a significant food safety risks associated with wheat spoilage due to fungal growth and mycotoxins contamination. Nevertheless, limited studies have examined how stored wheat grain microbial communities and mycotoxins vary in different storage conditions.

Abstract Background In an environment where the adoption of improved varieties resulting from plant breeding programs is limited, it is essential to identify end‐user preferences beforehand. A participatory survey was conducted in eight localities in Korhogo and Bouake regions, (central and northern Cote d'Ivoire, respectively) to identify producers' preferences and increase the adoption of improved varieties.

Abstract BACKGROUND As feeding probiotics, Bacillus subtilis FJAT‐4842 and Lactobacillus plantarum FJAT‐13737 were employed to improve the nutritional value and reduce the risk of contamination in the solid‐state fermentation of soybean meal (SBM). RESULTS After fermentation with bacterium starters, the crude protein, free amino acid and lactic acid increased, with higher protease and cellulose activity.

Abstract BACKGROUND Mycotoxins contamination in food and feed has emerged as an issue of serious concern because they pose serious health risks to both humans and livestock. The study aimed to evaluate the effects of two rumen‐derived Enterococcus spp. on fermentation and hygienic quality of artificially contaminated corn silages.

Abstract BACKGROUND Cadmium (Cd), known as a vital contaminant in the environment, penetrates the blood–brain barrier and accumulates in the cerebrum. Acute toxicosis of Cd, which leads to lethal cerebral edema, intracellular accumulation and cellular dysfunction, remains to be illuminated with regard to the exact molecular mechanism of cerebral toxicity.

Abstract Background Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) produced during meat storage are mainly derived from the decomposition of meat components and the metabolism of spoilage bacteria.

Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, Accepted Article. Background Electrolyzed water (EW) is recognized as an effective way to control and reduce pathogens in vegetables. However, the disinfection efficacy of EW alone is limited. In this work, the bactericidal activity and biofilm removal capability of EW, generated by adding NaCl to a portable EW generator, were investigated with special reference to L. monocytogenes.

Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, Accepted Article. Background Traditional dry-cured fermented sausages favour the growth of an autochthonous microbial population, which plays an important role in their sensory aspects. However, some moulds can produce mycotoxins like the ochratoxin A (OTA).

Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, Accepted Article. Background To understand the mechanism of co-inoculation of Staphylococcus vitulinus and Staphylococcus xylosus (SX&SV) on taste quality of dry-cured bacon, physicochemical parameters, microbial community, metabolite compositions and taste attributes were investigated during the processing of dry-cured bacon with Staphylococcus inoculation; the potential cor

Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, Accepted Article. BACKGROUND Bacillus licheniformis (B. licheniformis) is a gram-positive bacterium that has strong environmental adaptability and can improve the growth performance, immunity, and antioxidant function of broilers. The current study aimed to elucidate the protective capability of B.

Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, Accepted Article. Background Chinese yam fermented by Monascus, namely red mold dioscorea (RMD), has the potential of treating diseases. However, the production of citrinin (CIT) limits the application of RMD. In this study, the fermentation process of Monascus was optimized by adding genistein or luteolin to reduce citrinin yield. 

Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, Accepted Article. Background Deoxynivalenol (DON) produced during the onset of fusarium head blight affects not only the quality and safety of wheat but also causes serious harm to human and livestock health. However, due to the high stability of DON, it is difficult to disappear or reduce naturally after production.

Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, Accepted Article. Background Oilseed rape, as one of the most important oil crops, is an important source of vegetable oil and protein for mankind. As a non-essential element for plant growth, heavy metal cadmium (Cd) is easily absorbed by plants. Cd will inhibit the photosynthesis of plants, destroy the cell structure, slow the growth of plants, and affect their development and yield.

Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, Accepted Article. BACKGROUND Cadmium (Cd) contamination in farmland is a serious environmental and safety issue affecting plant growth, crop productivity and human health. This study aimed to investigate genotypic variation in root morphology and Cd accumulations under moderate Cd stress among diverse maize genotypes.

Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, Accepted Article. Aflatoxins are hepatocarcinogenic and immunosuppressive mycotoxins mainly synthesized by Aspergillus flavus, A. parasiticus, and A. nomius in food systems causing negative health impacts to humans and other organisms.

Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, Accepted Article. Background Rice straw (RS) is one of the largest sources of lignocellulosic, which is an abundant raw material for biofuels and chemicals. However, the natural degradation of RS under low temperature environment is the biggest obstacle of straw returning to field. Results In this test, one bacillus strain W118 was isolated.

Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, Accepted Article. Background Studies have shown that the consumption of apples has a beneficial effect on cardiovascular diseases and some cancers, largely due to their micronutrient and phytoconstituent contents. Apple peel contains more polyphenols than the flesh but is also likely to contain pesticide residues.

Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, EarlyView. BACKGROUND Cadmium is a non-biodegradable heavy metal with a long biological half-life.

Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, Accepted Article. Dietary fiber (DF) is a carbohydrate from the edible part of plants and has the functions of promoting gastrointestinal motility, regulating gut microbiota (GM), and improving health. Lead (Pb) is a non-essential toxic heavy metal that can accumulate in the environment over time and enter the body through the respiratory tract, skin, and gastrointestinal tract.

Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, Accepted Article. BACKGROUND As the use of diamide insecticides on corn continues to increase, there is growing concern about their residue levels on corn and dietary risks to populations.

Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, Accepted Article. Background Arsenic (As) may represent a risk for crop yield quality and human health since it may accumulate in the edible plant organs with the potential of determining acute or chronic toxic effects in varied segments of the population. Management of soil fertility through compost has proven to be a valuable practice for increasing and maintaining soil organic matter, with nutritional benefits for crops.

Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, Volume 102, Issue 8, Page 3425-3434, June 2022. BACKGROUND Ready-to-eat fruit and vegetable products have gained tremendous popularity in recent years. The main challenges associated with these minimally processed products are their short shelf life and high food safety concerns.

Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, Accepted Article. Background Soil dwelling human pathogens like Salmonella are transmitted by fresh produce like tomato, spinach, onion, cabbage etc. With >2600 serovars, it is difficult to classify the good plant colonizers from the non-colonizers. Generally, soil microbiota is classified as autochthonous or zymogenous organisms, based on their ability to survive in soil.

Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, Accepted Article. Background The purpose of the present study was to examine the inactivation of Salmonella enterica (50 μL; 109 CFU/g), Listeria monocytogenes (50 μL; 109 CFU/g), and murine norovirus (MNV-1; 50 μL; 107 TCID50/mL) on whole and fresh-cut strawberries after 2-min disinfection treatments (water (H2O), chlorine 200 mg/L (NaClO), water-assisted UV-C (WUV), and th