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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. Surviving the storm: navigating the quadruple whammy impact on Europe's food supply chain

    • International Journal of Food Science & Technology

    • Unravelling the ‘Quadruple Whammy’: This research delves into the profound impact of Brexit, COVID‐19, conflicts and natural disasters on the European food supply chain. Analysing challenges and proposing strategies, it emphasises the imperative form of resilience and proactive planning in the face of unprecedented disruptions.

      • Viruses
      • COVID-19

  2. Blockchain Technology for Enhancing Sustainable Food Systems: A Consumer Perspective

    • International Journal of Food Science & Technology

    • Summary This paper explores the potential of blockchain technology (BCT) in promoting sustainable food production and consumption (SFPC) from a consumer perspective. India, a significant global food producer, faces challenges related to affordability and food logistics due to transport and labour constraints. Food safety concerns, i.e., foodborne illnesses and quality issues, alongside unexpected events like COVID‐19 and geopolitical conflicts, threaten SFPC.

      • Viruses
      • COVID-19

  3. Foodborne Outbreaks of Microbial Infection from Fresh Produce in Europe And North America: A Systematic Review of Data from This Millennium

    • International Journal of Food Science & Technology

    • This study focuses on foodborne outbreaks of microbial infection associated with fresh produce in Europe and North America from this millennium. A total of 277 outbreaks with 44,524 individual cases were identified. Foodborne pathogens associated with the most outbreak frequency include Cryptosporidium (20.5%) in Europe and Salmonella (52.2%) in North America although Norovirus (54.3%) and Salmonella (61.3%) were associated with the number of cases in Europe and North America respectively.

      • Viruses
      • Norovirus
      • Salmonella
      • Cryptosporidium parvum
      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Parasites