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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. Nanopore sequencing for identification and characterization of antimicrobial-resistant Escherichia coli and Salmonella spp. from tilapia and shrimp sold at wet markets in Dhaka, Bangladesh

    • Frontiers in Microbiology
    • Wet markets in low-and middle-income countries are often reported to have inadequate sanitation resulting in fecal contamination of sold produce. Consumption of contaminated wet market-sourced foods has been linked to individual illness and disease outbreaks. This pilot study, conducted in two major wet markets in Dhaka city, Bangladesh during a 4-month period in 2021 aimed to assess the occurrence and characteristics of Escherichia coli and non-typhoidal Salmonella spp.

      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Salmonella
  2. Whole Genome Sequencing Reveals Antimicrobial Resistance and Virulence Genes of Both Pathogenic and Non-Pathogenic B. cereus Group Isolates from Foodstuffs in Thailand

    • Antibiotics
    • Members of the Bacillus cereus group are spore-forming Gram-positive bacilli that are commonly associated with diarrheal or emetic food poisoning. They are widespread in nature and frequently present in both raw and processed food products. Here, we genetically characterized 24 B. cereus group isolates from foodstuffs. Whole-genome sequencing (WGS) revealed that most of the isolates were closely related to B. cereus sensu stricto (12 isolates), followed by B. pacificus (5 isolates), B.

      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Bacillus cereus
  3. Safety and efficacy of a feed additive consisting of narasin (Monteban® G100) for chickens for fattening (Elanco GmbH)

    • EFSA Journal
    • Abstract Following a request from the European Commission, EFSA was asked to deliver a scientific opinion on the safety and efficacy of the coccidiostat narasin (Monteban® G100) for chickens for fattening. In a previous opinion, uncertainties remained on the identification and characterisation of the non‐genetically modified production strain of the active substance narasin.

      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Campylobacter
      • Salmonella
  4. Biochar amendment gradually immobilized soil As and Sb over 2 years

    • Soil Use and Management
    • Abstract Biochar is a promising candidate for the sustainable remediation of soils, especially those contaminated with cationic heavy metals, because of its liming effect and tunable surface functionality. Despite its potential, prior studies have highlighted biochar's limitations in immobilizing soil oxyanions, such as arsenic (As) and antimony (Sb), particularly in the short term.

      • Chemical contaminants
      • Heavy Metals
  5. Differential microbiota shift on whole romaine lettuce subjected to source or forward processing and on fresh-cut products during cold storage

    • International Journal of Food Microbiology
    • Romaine lettuce in the U.S. is primarily grown in California or Arizona and either processed near the growing regions (source processing) or transported long distance for processing in facilities serving distant markets (forward processing).

      • Produce Safety
      • Fresh Cut
  6. Design and Optimization of a yst-PCR to Detect Yersinia enterocolitica in Meat Food

    • Foodborne Pathogens and Disease
    • In this study, a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) directed to the yst chromosomal gene (yst-PCR) was used as a rapid, sensitive, and specific method to detect Yersinia enterocolitica strains belonging to different biotypes in foods; a competitive Internal Amplification Control (cIAC) is also developed. The cIAC had a molecular weight of 417 bp and was detected until a concentration of 0.85 ng/μL.

      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Yersinia
  7. Exploring the modulatory role of bovine lactoferrin on the microbiome and the immune response in healthy and Shiga toxin-producing E. coli challenged weaned piglets

    • Journal of Animal Science and Biotechnology
    • Post-weaned piglets suffer from F18+ Escherichia coli (E. coli) infections resulting in post-weaning diarrhoea or oedema disease. Frequently used management strategies, including colistin and zinc oxide, have con...

      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Escherichia coli O157:H7
  8. Campylobacter presence on Dutch broiler farms and associated risk factors

    • Poultry Science
    • Campylobacter is the most reported zoonotic pathogen in humans in the European Union. Poultry is a major source of human infection with Campylobacter. Although many studies are done on the presence of Campylobacter in broilers and theoretically effective control measures are known, their relative importance at broiler farms remains poorly understood.

      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Campylobacter
  9. Dynamics of Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella enterica on Cooked Vegetables during Storage

    • Journal of Food Protection
    • Fresh vegetables have been linked to multiple foodborne outbreaks in the U.S., with Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella enterica identified as leading causes. Beyond raw vegetables, cooked vegetables can also pose food safety concerns due to improper cooking temperature and time combinations or post-cooking contamination.

      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Listeria monocytogenes
      • Salmonella
  10. A broad host phage, CP6, for combating multidrug-resistant Campylobacter prevalent in poultry meat

    • Poultry Science
    • Campylobacter is a major cause of bacterial foodborne diarrhea worldwide. Consumption of raw or undercooked chicken meat contaminated with Campylobacter is the most common causative agent of human infections. Given the high prevalence of contamination in poultry meat and the recent rise of multi-drug-resistant (MDRCampylobacter strains, an effective intervention method of reducing bird colonization is needed.

      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Campylobacter
  11. Using peptide nucleic acid fluorescence in situ hybridization (PNA-FISH) to detect Campylobacter spp. in food samples

    • LWT
    • Foodborne diseases have a considerable negative impact on socioeconomic development globally and are an important cause of morbidity and mortality. Among the foodborne bacterial pathogens, Campylobacter spp. is recognized as the leading cause of foodborne illness.

      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Campylobacter
  12. Prevalence and risk factors of seafood-borne Vibrio vulnificus in Asia: a systematic review with meta-analysis and meta-regression

    • Frontiers in Microbiology
    • Vibrio vulnificus is a free-living marine bacterium associated with the contamination of fish and shellfish—the most consumed seafood in Asia. Owing to its potentially lethal clinical consequences, the consumption of seafood contaminated with V. vulnificus has become a growing public health concern. This systematic review with meta-analysis and meta-regression aimed to integrate data on the prevalence of seafood-borne V.

      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Vibrio
  13. Antimicrobial resistance and genomic investigation of Salmonella isolated from retail foods in Guizhou, China

    • Frontiers in Microbiology
    • Introduction

      Salmonella is a major foodborne pathogen worldwide that causes severe morbidity and mortality. It is mainly caused by consuming contaminated food, with retail food considered the primary source.

      Methods

      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Salmonella
  14. Combination of autochthonous Lactobacillus strains and trans-Cinnamaldehyde in water reduces Salmonella Heidelberg in turkey poults

    • Frontiers in Microbiology
    • Reducing the colonization of Salmonella in turkeys is critical to mitigating the risk of its contamination at later stages of production. Given the increased susceptibility of newly hatched poults to Salmonella colonization, it is crucial to implement interventions that target potential transmission routes, including drinking water.

      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Salmonella
      • Produce Safety
      • Pre Harvest
  15. Evaluation of Extraction Methods to Detect Noroviruses in Ready-to-Eat Raw Milk Minas Artisanal Cheese

    • Food and Environmental Virology
    • This study aimed to assess two homogenization methods to recover norovirus from Minas artisanal cheese (MAC) made with raw bovine milk obtained from four microregions of the Minas Gerais state, Brazil, with different ripening times and geographical and abiotic characteristics. For this purpose, 33 fiscal samples were artificially contaminated with norovirus GI and GII, and Mengovirus (MgV), used as an internal process control (IPC).

      • Viruses
      • Norovirus
  16. Multiresidue Pesticide Analysis in Onion Using GC-MS/MS Using Modified QuEChERS Method with Zirconium Oxide Nanoparticle

    • Food Analytical Methods
    • In this research, a straightforward sample treatment for multiresidue pesticide evaluation of onion samples was developed using the solid-phase extraction/quick, easy, cheap, effective, rugged, and secure (SPE/QuEChERS) method. The suggested technique is based on acetonitrile liquid-liquid partitioning, then follows dispersive solid-phase extraction with ZrO2 particles for extract purification. ZrO2 is synthesized via co precipitation and analyzed via XRD, FTIR, and SEM.

      • Chemical contaminants
      • Pesticide residues
  17. Optimization of Synthesis Reaction Parameters of AgNPs Derived from Laser trilobum Plant for Foodborne Pathogens

    • Food and Bioprocess Technology
    • In this study, the antimicrobial activity of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs L21, AgNPs L22) produced using aqueous extracts of the Laser trilobum harvested in 2021 and 2022 was optimized. The experimental design and optimization of antimicrobial activity were performed using the response surface method (RSM).

      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Listeria monocytogenes
      • Salmonella
      • Staphylococcus aureus
  18. Peptide recovery from chicken feather keratin and their anti-biofilm properties against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)

    • World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
    • Bacteria have the potential to adhere to abiotic surfaces, which has an undesirable effect in the food industry because they can survive for sustained periods through biofilm formation.

      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Staphylococcus aureus
  19. Unveiling the Broad Substrate Specificity of Deoxynivalenol Oxidation Enzyme DepA and Its Role in Detoxifying Trichothecene Mycotoxins

    • Toxins
    • DepA, a pyrroloquinoline quinone (PQQ)-dependent enzyme isolated from Devosia mutans 17-2-E-8, exhibits versatility in oxidizing deoxynivalenol (DON) and its derivatives. This study explored DepA’s substrate specificity and enzyme kinetics, focusing on DON and 15-acetyl-DON. Besides efficiently oxidizing DON, DepA also transforms 15-acetyl-DON into 15-acetyl-3-keto-DON, as identified via LC-MS/MS and NMR analysis.

      • Natural toxins
      • Mycotoxins
  20. Effect of Sequential Treatment of Plasma Activated Water and Bacteriophage on Decontamination of Salmonella Typhimurium in Lettuce

    • Food and Bioprocess Technology
    • Ensuring food safety measures are essential to minimize the risk of foodborne diseases linked to raw food products. Here, we investigated the efficacy of an innovative approach for the control of Salmonella Typhimurium found in fresh produces. Plasma activated water (PAW) and bacteriophages are emerging effective and valuable alternative methods for microbiological decontamination.

      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Salmonella
      • Produce Safety
      • Leafy Greens
  21. Disparity Mechanisms in Browning of Golden Nectarine and Chun Xue Peach Fruit during Postharvest Storage and Pulping: Biochemical Characteristics and Oxidative Stress

    • Postharvest Biology and Technology
    • Preliminary investigation showed a notable disparity in the browning of Golden Nectarine (GN) and Chun Xue (CX) during postharvest storage and pulping. Elucidating these underlying mechanisms might bring novel avenues for browning inhibition. To achieve this objective, GN and CX were stored at 25°C and 90 ± 5% relative humidity for 6 days, and then the biochemical changes were investigated.

      • Produce Safety
      • Post Harvest
  22. A bacteriophage cocktail can efficiently reduce five important Salmonella serotypes both on chicken skin and stainless steel

    • Frontiers in Microbiology
    • Salmonella is one of the most important zoonotic pathogens and is mostly transmitted through food of animal origin. Application of bacteriophages is a promising tool to biocontrol Salmonella on both food and food contact surfaces. In this study, we evaluated the effectiveness of a six-phage cocktail for the reduction of Salmonella Enteritidis and a mixture of five major Salmonella serotypes (S.

      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Salmonella
  23. In vitro assay to determine inactivation of Toxoplasma gondii in meat samples

    • International Journal of Food Microbiology
    • Consumption of raw and undercooked meat is considered as an important source of Toxoplasma gondii infections. However, most non-heated meat products contain salt and additives, which affect T. gondii viability. It was our aim to develop an in vitro method to substitute the mouse bioassay for determining the effect of salting on T. gondii viability. Two sheep were experimentally infected by oral inoculation with 6.5 × 104 oocysts.

      • Parasites
      • Toxoplasma gondii
  24. 85 Evaluation of a Saccharomyces cerevisiae fermentation product on performance, plasma metabolites, rumen parameters, and fecal pathogen shedding in feedlot steers

    • Journal of Animal Science
    • The objective of the experiment was to evaluate a commercial Saccharomyces cerevisiae fermentation product (SCFP; NaturSafe, Dimond V, Cedar Rapids, IA) on performance, plasma metabolites, rumen parameters, and fecal pathogen shedding in feedlot steers. Crossbred steers (n = 61; 271 ± 48.1 kg) were sourced from 3 different research units at Oklahoma State University and assigned to 1 of 3 experimental treatments in a randomized complete block design.

      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli
      • Escherichia coli O157:H7
      • Salmonella
  25. 5 Farm-level management practices in forage-based beef cattle systems and their influence on sustainability

    • Journal of Animal Science
    • Sustainability is a ‘buzzword’ often used within and outside of the agriculture industry. Southeastern beef cow-calf and stocker operations often utilize management practices which embody the core definition of sustainability to improve land resource, economic, and social viability. In forage-based production systems, year-round management practices are generally viewed by the scientific community in terms of production and economic responses.

      • Chemical contaminants
      • Heavy Metals