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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. Phenotypic and Genotypic Identification of Antimicrobial Resistance amongst the Campylobacter jejuni and Campylobacter coli Strains Isolated from Raw Milk of Animal Species

    • Journal of Food Quality

    • Campylobacter jejuni and Campylobacter coli portion as an important food‐borne pathogen owing to the consumption of raw milk of animal species is unmoving unidentified. This survey appraised both phenotypic and genotypic patterns of antimicrobial resistance amongst the C. jejuni and C. coli strains isolated from raw milk samples. Totally, 850 raw milk samples were examined for C. jejuni and C. coli. After culture, species identification was done using PCR.

      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Campylobacter

  2. Managing the microbiological safety of tilapia from farm to consumer

    • Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety

    • Abstract Tilapia stands out as one of the most extensively farmed and consumed fish species globally, valued for its ease of preparation and relative affordability. Although tilapia is a valuable protein source, it can also function as a vector for foodborne pathogens.

      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Campylobacter
      • Clostridium botulinum
      • Listeria monocytogenes
      • Salmonella
      • Shigella
      • Staphylococcus aureus
      • Vibrio

  3. Population Structure and Antimicrobial Resistance in Campylobacter jejuni and C. coli Isolated from Humans with Diarrhea and from Poultry, East Africa

    • Emerging Infectious Diseases
      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Campylobacter

  4. 315 A 99-year journey on the evolution of food safety in Canadian livestock production

    • Journal of Animal Science

    • Almost 100 yr ago, food safety concerns in Canadian livestock were very different than they are today. In the 1920s Brucella spp. which causes ‘undulant fever’ in humans was a major zoonotic pathogen. The main route of transmission of Brucella spp. was through consumption of unpasteurized milk, often from the family milk cow.

      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Campylobacter
      • Salmonella

  5. 500 Effect of different iron sources on growth performance, gut health, and microbiota in nursery pigs

    • Journal of Animal Science

    • This study evaluated the effect of different iron sources, including iron polysaccharide complexes (SQM iron) and ferrous sulfate (FS) on growth performance, gut health, pathogenic bacteria load, colon fecal microbiota, and fecal iron concentration in nursery pigs. Nursery pigs (n = 320, TN70 cross, Topigs Norsvin Canada) weaned at 21 ± 2 d were randomly assigned to four treatments arranged in 2 x 2 factorial, with the factors being sanitation conditions (clean vs.

      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Campylobacter
      • Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli

  6. Identification of Antimicrobial-Resistant Zoonotic Bacteria in Swine Production: Implications from the One Health Perspective

    • Antibiotics

    • Antimicrobial resistance poses a major threat to global health and food security and is primarily driven by antimicrobial use in human and veterinary medicine. Understanding its epidemiology at farm level is crucial for effective control measures. Despite the significant reduction in antibiotic use in conventional livestock production, the swine sector traditionally has a higher level of antibiotic use in veterinary medicine.

      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Campylobacter
      • Staphylococcus aureus

  7. Virulence Genes Prevalence and Enterobacterial Repetitive Intergenic Consensus‐PCR Profiles of Goose‐Derived Campylobacter jejuni Isolates

    • Journal of Food Safety

    • ABSTRACT Campylobacter jejuni is a causative agent of gastroenteritis in humans worldwide, and wild and domestic poultry carry of this bacterium in their gastrointestinal tract. Molecular studies to determine the pathogenicity, origin, and epidemiological relationships among C. jejuni isolates from poultry such as chicken, turkey, and goose consumed as human food are important for public health and infection control.

      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Campylobacter

  8. Rapid detection and occurrence of foodborne pathogens in minimally processed vegetables: a review

    • International Journal of Food Science & Technology

    • Overview of foodborne pathogens' detection and occurrence in minimally processed vegetables (MPV). Summary The increased consumption of minimally processed vegetables (MPV) in various countries is related to the continued interest of consumers in seeking practical and healthy food items. Due to multiple processing steps, MPV can be contaminated by several foodborne pathogens that pose significant health risks to consumers.

      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Campylobacter
      • Listeria monocytogenes
      • Salmonella
      • Shigella
      • Staphylococcus aureus

  9. Assessment and genomic analysis of Salmonella and Campylobacter from different stages of an integrated no-antibiotics-ever (NAE) broiler complex: a longitudinal study

    • Poultry Science
      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Campylobacter
      • Salmonella

  10. Diametral influence of deoxynivalenol (DON) and deepoxy-deoxynivalenol (DOM-1) on the growth of Campylobacter jejuni with consequences on the bacterial transcriptome

    • BMC Microbiology

    • Deoxynivalenol (DON) is a type B trichothecene mycotoxin that is commonly found in cereals and grains worldwide. The presence of this fungal secondary-metabolite raises public-health concerns at both the agric...

      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Campylobacter
      • Natural toxins
      • Mycotoxins

  11. Moringa leaf meal exerts growth benefits in small ruminants through modulating the gastrointestinal microbiome

    • Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology

    • This study investigated the impact of feeding 17% moringa leaf meal (MLM) on the ruminal and fecal microbial composition and body weight gain (BWG) performance of lambs (Ovis aries) and kids (Capra hircus). A total of n = 28 lambs (n = 14, no-moringa, n = 14, 17% moringa) and 24 kids (n = 12, no-moringa, n = 12, 17% moringa) were involved in the experiment and body weight was recorded fortnightly.

      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Campylobacter
      • Vibrio

  12. Efficacy of organic acids, lactic and formic acid, and peracetic acid in decontaminating process water and carcasses in chicken slaughter

    • Journal of Food Safety

    • In suspension tests, all tested acids achieved impressive decontamination, with a 5‐log10 reduction of the test organisms Enterococcus hirae, Salmonella Typhimurium and Campylobacter jejuni at minimal concentrations. Peracetic acid also effectively sanitized chicken skin, even when used in low concentrations, both in laboratory‐based testings and in the experimental slaughtering facility.

      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Campylobacter
      • Salmonella

  13. Population structure and pathogen interaction of Escherichia coli in freshwater: Implications of land‐use for water quality and public health in Aotearoa New Zealand

    • Environmental Microbiology Reports

    • Eight E. coli phylotypes were identified in freshwater samples; A and B1 were prevalent in dairy and urban areas, while B2 was common in low‐impact sites. Pathogens were found in 89.9% of samples, posing a potential recreational health risk even with low E. coli concentrations and absence of common faecal sources.

      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Campylobacter
      • Salmonella
      • Parasites
      • Cryptosporidium parvum
      • Giardia lamblia

  14. Development of tools for the genetic manipulation of Campylobacter and their application to the N-glycosylation system of Campylobacter hepaticus, an emerging pathogen of poultry

    • mBio

    • mBio, Ahead of Print.

      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Campylobacter

  15. Livestock‐associated spatial risk factors for human salmonellosis and campylobacteriosis

    • Zoonoses and Public Health

    • Abstract Aims Most human infections with non‐typhoid Salmonella (NTS) or Campylobacter are zoonotic in nature and acquired though consumption of contaminated food of mainly animal origin. However, individuals may also acquire salmonellosis or campylobacteriosis through non‐foodborne transmission pathways, such as those mediated by the environment.

      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Campylobacter
      • Salmonella

  16. Integrated Metagenomic and Metabolomics Profiling Reveals Key Gut Microbiota and Metabolites Associated with Weaning Stress in Piglets

    • Genes

    • (1) Weaning is a challenging and stressful event in the pig’s life, which disrupts physiological balance and induces oxidative stress. Microbiota play a significant role during the weaning process in piglets. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate key gut microbiota and metabolites associated with weaning stress in piglets.

      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Campylobacter
      • Salmonella

  17. Effects of at-home-preparation on the risk of foodborne illness in Japan: Analysis of quantitative microbial risk assessment of Escherichia coli O157:H7, Salmonella Typhimurium, Listeria monocytogenes, and Campylobacter jeju

    • Microbial Risk Analysis
      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Campylobacter
      • Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli
      • Listeria monocytogenes
      • Salmonella

  18. Selective depletion of Campylobacter jejuni via T6SS dependent functionality: an approach for improving chickens gut health

    • Gut Pathogens

    • The targeted depletion of potential gut pathogens is often challenging because of their intrinsic ability to thrive in harsh gut environments. Earlier, we showed that Campylobacter jejuni (C. jejuni) exclusively uses the Type-VI Secretion System (T6SS) to target its prey such as Escherichia coli (E. coli), and phenotypic differences between T6SS-negative and T6SS-positive C.

      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Campylobacter

  19. Campylobacter assessment along the Spanish food chain: Identification of key points

    • Zoonoses and Public Health

    • Abstract Aims Campylobacteriosis, caused by Campylobacter spp., is one of the most important foodborne zoonotic diseases in the world and a common cause of gastroenteritis. In the European Union, campylobacteriosis is considered the most common zoonotic disease, with over 10,000 cases in 2020 alone. This high occurrence highlights the need of more efficient surveillance methods and identification of key points.

      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Campylobacter

  20. UV-A-laser or UV-C irradiation combined with bacteriophage treatment to combat Campylobacter jejuni on chicken breast fillets

    • Innovative Food Science & Emerging Technologies

    • In this study the application of UV-A-laser (343 nm) or UV-C (254 nm) irradiation combined with a bacteriophage treatment was investigated to reduce Campylobacter jejuni on the surface of chicken breast fillet. At radiant exposure of 26.2 J/cm2 the UV-A-laser irradiation inactivated 1.8 ± 0.1 log10 CFU/piece of C.

      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Campylobacter

  21. Thermal inactivation kinetics of Salmonella and Campylobacter in chicken livers

    • Poultry Science

    • Salmonella and Campylobacter are major foodborne pathogens that cause outbreaks associated with contaminated chicken liver. Proper cooking is necessary to avoid the risk of illness to consumers. This study tested the thermal inactivation of a 4-strain Salmonella cocktail and a 3-strain Campylobacter cocktail in chicken livers separately at temperatures ranging from 55.0 to 62.5°C.

      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Campylobacter
      • Salmonella

  22. Campylobacter control strategies at postharvest level

    • Food Science and Biotechnology

    • Campylobacter is highly associated with poultry and frequently causes foodborne illness worldwide. Thus, effective control measures are necessary to reduce or prevent human infections. In this review, Campylobacter control methods applicable at postharvest level for poultry meat during production, storage, and preparation are discussed. Drying and temperature are discussed as general strategies.

      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Campylobacter

  23. No colonization resistance to Campylobacter jejuni in broilers fed brown algal extract-supplemented diets

    • Frontiers in Microbiology

    • IntroductionCampylobacter jejuni gastroenteritis is the most commonly reported zoonosis within the EU, with poultry products regarded as the primary source of transmission to humans. Therefore, finding strategies to reduce Campylobacter colonization in broilers holds importance for public health.

      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Campylobacter

  24. In vitro investigations on interference of selected probiotic candidates with Campylobacter jejuni adhesion and invasion of primary chicken derived cecal and Caco-2 cells

    • Gut Pathogens

    • Background Campylobacter (C.) jejuni is one of the most important bacterial foodborne pathogens worldwide. Probiotics such as Lactobacillus or Bacillus species are considered one option for reducing the colonization rate and magnitude in poultry, the most frequent source of human infections. Due to the lack of suitable avian in vitro models such as chicken intestinal cell lines, especially those derived from the cecum, most in vitro studies on C.

      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Campylobacter

  25. Assessment of probiotic Bacillus velezensis supplementation to reduce Campylobacter jejuni colonization in chickens

    • Poultry Science

    • Campylobacter jejuni continues to be a major public health issue worldwide. Poultry are recognized as the main reservoir for this foodborne pathogen. Implementing measures to decrease C. jejuni colonization on farms has been regarded as the most effective strategy to control the incidence of campylobacteriosis. The probiotics supplementation has been regarded as an attractive approach against C. jejuni in chickens.

      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Campylobacter