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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. A network meta-analysis on the efficacy of different mycotoxin binders to reduce aflatoxin M1 in milk after aflatoxin B1 challenge in dairy cows

    • Journal of Dairy Science
    • The objective of this network meta-analysis was to determine the efficacy of different mycotoxin binders (MTB) to reduce aflatoxin M1 (AFM1) in milk. A literature search was conducted to identify in vivo research papers from different databases.

      • Natural toxins
      • Aflatoxins
      • Mycotoxins
  2. Growth performance, digestibility, and plasma metabolomic profiles of Saanen goats exposed to different doses of aflatoxin B1

    • Journal of Dairy Science
    • Aflatoxin contamination of feed poses a great risk to the global dairy industry. Analyzing the aflatoxin B1 (AFB1)-induced metabonomic changes in ruminants and screening potential biomarkers for early diagnosis of AFB1 exposure is urgently needed.

      • Natural toxins
      • Aflatoxins
      • Mycotoxins
  3. A novel electrochemical aptasensor based on layer-by-layer assembly of DNA-Au@Ag conjugates for rapid detection of aflatoxin M1 in milk samples

    • Journal of Dairy Science
    • Aflatoxin M1 (AFM1) is a common toxin in dairy products that causes acute and chronic human health disorders. Thus, the development of a rapid and accurate AFM1 detection method is of vital importance for food safety monitoring.

      • Natural toxins
      • Aflatoxins
      • Mycotoxins
  4. A novel electrochemical aptasensor based on layer-by-layer assembly of DNA-Au@Ag conjugates for rapid detection of aflatoxin M1 in milk samples

    • Journal of Dairy Science
    • Aflatoxin M1 (AFM1) is a common toxin in dairy products that causes acute and chronic human health disorders. Thus, the development of a rapid and accurate AFM1 detection method is of vital importance for food safety monitoring. This work was to develop a novel electrochemical aptasensor for sensitive and specific determination of AFM1.

      • Aflatoxins
      • Natural toxins
  5. A mycotoxin-deactivating feed additive counteracts the adverse effects of regular levels of Fusarium mycotoxins in dairy cows

    • Journal of Dairy Science
    • Little is known about the effects of commonly found levels of Fusarium mycotoxins on the performance, metabolism, and immunity of dairy cattle. We investigated the effects of regular contamination levels, meaning contamination levels that can be commonly detected in dairy feeds, of deoxynivalenol (DON) and fumonisins (FB) in total mixed ration (TMR) on the performance, diet digestibility, milk quality, and plasma liver enzymes in dairy cows.

      • Natural toxins
      • Mycotoxins
  6. Short communication: Effects of a physiologically relevant concentration of aflatoxin B1 with or without sequestering agents on in vitro rumen fermentation of a dairy cow diet

    • Journal of Dairy Science
    • Aflatoxin is a potent carcinogen commonly found in animal feeds that can impair rumen fermentation at high concentrations; however, its effects at physiologically relevant concentrations are unknown. This study examined the effects of aflatoxin B1 (AFB1), with or without bentonite clay (CL) and Saccharomyces cerevisiae fermentation product (SCFP)–based sequestering agents on in vitro rumen fermentation and digestibility of a dairy cow TMR.

      • Aflatoxins
      • Natural toxins
  7. Effect of sequestering agents based on a Saccharomyces cerevisiae fermentation product and clay on the ruminal bacterial community of lactating dairy cows challenged with dietary aflatoxin B1

    • Journal of Dairy Science
    • This study was conducted to examine the effects of clay (CL) and Saccharomyces cerevisiae fermentation product (SCFP) on the ruminal bacterial community of Holstein dairy cows challenged with aflatoxin B1 (AFB1). A second objective was to examine correlations between bacterial abundance and performance measures.

      • Aflatoxins
      • Natural toxins
  8. Aflatoxin compromises development of the preimplantation bovine embryo through mechanisms independent of reactive oxygen production

    • Journal of Dairy Science
    • Aflatoxin is a potent carcinogen often found in animal feedstuffs. Although it reportedly impairs development of the preimplantation pig embryo, it is not known whether it adversely affects development of the preimplantation bovine embryo. We conducted 3 experiments to investigate this possibility and determine whether deleterious effects of aflatoxin were caused by increased production of reactive oxygen species (ROS).

      • Aflatoxins
      • Natural toxins
  9. Zearalenone induces apoptosis in bovine mammary epithelial cells by activating endoplasmic reticulum stress

    • Journal of Dairy Science
    • Zearalenone (ZEA) is a common mycotoxin produced by fungi within the genus Fusarium. However, few studies have examined the direct effects of the toxin on the mammary glands. In the present study, the effects of ZEA treatment on bovine mammary epithelial cells (MAC-T) from dairy cows were investigated.

      • Mycotoxins
      • Natural toxins
  10. Gene expression of Aspergillus flavus strains on a cheese model system to control aflatoxin production

    • Journal of Dairy Science
    • The expression of genes associated with aflatoxin biosynthesis by different Aspergillus flavus strains growing on a cheese model system has not been studied. To control aflatoxin biosynthesis, it would be useful to understand the changes in gene expression during cheesemaking and relate those changes to toxin production.

      • Aflatoxins
      • Natural toxins
  11. Feed additives containing sequestrant clay minerals and inactivated yeast reduce aflatoxin excretion in milk of dairy cows

    • Journal of Dairy Science
    • The objective was to evaluate the efficacy of 2 dietary mycotoxin sequestrants, Toxy-Nil (TN) or Unike Plus (UP), in reducing aflatoxin (AF) M1 concentrations in milk of dairy cows challenged with dietary AF.

      • Natural toxins
      • Aflatoxins
  12. Quantum bead-based fluorescence-linked immunosorbent assay for ultrasensitive detection of aflatoxin M1 in pasteurized milk, yogurt, and milk powder

    • Journal of Dairy Science
    • Herein, we reported a novel direct competitive fluorescence-linked immunosorbent assay (dcFLISA) for the ultrasensitive detection of aflatoxin M1 (AFM1) in pasteurized milk, yogurt, and milk powder using 150-nm quantum dot beads (QB) as the carrier of competing antigen. Large QB were applied to decrease the binding affinity of the competing antigen to antibody and enhance the fluorescent signal intensity.

      • Aflatoxins
      • Natural toxins
  13. Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG modulates gastrointestinal absorption, excretion patterns, and toxicity in Holstein calves fed a single dose of aflatoxin B1

    • Journal of Dairy Science
    • The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effects of Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (LGG; ATCC 53013) on growth performance and hepatotoxicity in calves fed a single dose of aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) and to investigate the absorption, distribution, and elimination of AFB1 and the hydroxylated metabolite aflatoxin M1 (AFM1) in rumen fluid, blood, and excretions.

      • Aflatoxins
      • Natural toxins
  14. Increase in aflatoxins due to Aspergillus section Flavi multiplication during the aerobic deterioration of corn silage treated with different bacteria inocula

    • Journal of Dairy Science
    • The growth of Aspergillus flavus and the production of aflatoxins (AF) during the aerobic deterioration of corn silage represent a problem for animal and human health. This experiment was conducted to evaluate whether the presence of A. flavus and AF production originate from the field or additional AF are produced during the fermentation phase or during aerobic deterioration of corn silage. The trial was carried out in northern Italy on corn at a dry matter (DM) level of 34%.

      • Aflatoxins
      • Natural toxins
  15. Silage review: Mycotoxins in silage: Occurrence, effects, prevention, and mitigation

    • Journal of Dairy Science
    • Publication date: May 2018
      , Volume 101, Issue 5

      Author(s): I.M. Ogunade, C. Martinez-Tuppia, O.C.M. Queiroz, Y. Jiang, P. Drouin, F. Wu, D. Vyas, A.T. Adesogan

      • Aflatoxins
      • Mycotoxins
      • Natural toxins
  16. Short communication: Analysis of mycotoxins in Spanish milk

    • Journal of Dairy Science
    • Publication date: January 2018
      , Volume 101, Issue 1

      Author(s): Myra Evelyn Flores-Flores, Elena González-Peñas

      • Aflatoxins
      • Mycotoxins
      • Natural toxins
  17. The growth and aflatoxin production of Aspergillus flavus strains on a cheese model system are influenced by physicochemical factors

    • Journal of Dairy Science
    • Publication date: Available online 12 July 2017


      Author(s): Rocío Casquete, María José Benito, María de Guía Córdoba, Santiago Ruiz-Moyano, Alberto Martín

      • Aflatoxins
      • Natural toxins
  18. The capacity of silage inoculant bacteria to bind aflatoxin B1 in vitro and in artificially contaminated corn silage

    • Journal of Dairy Science
    • Publication date: Available online 12 July 2017


      Author(s): Z.X. Ma, F.X. Amaro, J.J. Romero, O.G. Pereira, K.C. Jeong, A.T. Adesogan

      • Aflatoxins
      • Natural toxins
  19. Effects of different sources of Saccharomyces cerevisiae biomass on milk production, composition, and aflatoxin M1 excretion in milk from dairy cows fed aflatoxin B1

    • Journal of Dairy Science
    • Publication date: Available online 3 May 2017


      Author(s): B.L. Gonçalves, J.L. Gonçalves, R.E. Rosim, L.P. Cappato, A.G. Cruz, C.A.F. Oliveira, C.H. Corassin

      • Aflatoxins
      • Natural toxins
  20. Effects of clay after an aflatoxin challenge on aflatoxin clearance, milk production, and metabolism of Holstein cows

    • Journal of Dairy Science
    • Publication date: Available online 11 January 2017


      Author(s): S.A. Sulzberger, S. Melnichenko, F.C. Cardoso

      • Natural toxins
      • Aflatoxins
  21. Invited review: Microbe-mediated aflatoxin decontamination of dairy products and feeds

    • Journal of Dairy Science
    • Publication date: Available online 9 December 2016


      Author(s): Sejeong Kim, Heeyoung Lee, Soomin Lee, Jeeyeon Lee, Jimyeong Ha, Yukyung Choi, Yohan Yoon, Kyoung-Hee Choi

      • Natural toxins
      • Aflatoxins
  22. Bioavailability of aflatoxin B1 and ochratoxin A, but not fumonisin B1 or deoxynivalenol, is increased in starch-induced low ruminal pH in nonlactating dairy cows

    • Journal of Dairy Science
    • Publication date: December 2016
      , Volume 99, Issue 12

      Author(s): D. Pantaya, D.P. Morgavi, M. Silberberg, F. Chaucheyras-Durand, C. Martin, Suryahadi, K.G. Wiryawan, H. Boudra

      • Mycotoxins
      • Aflatoxins
      • Natural toxins
  23. Effects of calcium montmorillonite clay and aflatoxin exposure on dry matter intake, milk production, and milk composition

    • Journal of Dairy Science
    • Publication date: February 2016
      , Volume 99, Issue 2

      Author(s): C.R. Maki, A.D. Thomas, S.E. Elmore, A.A. Romoser, R.B. Harvey, H.A. Ramirez-Ramirez, T.D. Phillips

      • Aflatoxins
      • Natural toxins
  24. Evaluation of analytical assays efficiency to detect aflatoxin M1 in milk from selected areas in Egypt and South Africa

    • Journal of Dairy Science
    • Publication date: Available online 5 August 2015

      Author(s): Mulunda Mwanza, Mary Egbuta, Ahmed M. Ali, Ahmed Abdel-Hadi

      • Aflatoxins
      • Natural toxins
  25. Concentration of mycotoxins and chemical composition of corn silage: A farm survey using infrared thermography

    • Journal of Dairy Science
    • Publication date: Available online 8 July 2015

      Author(s): P. Schmidt , C.O. Novinski , D. Junges , R. Almeida , C.M. de Souza

      • Aflatoxins
      • Mycotoxins
      • Natural toxins