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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. Exploring ethyl pyruvate as an antifungal and antibacterial agent for food preservation: an in vitro and in silico study

    • International Journal of Food Science & Technology
    • Ethyl pyruvate provides its antibacterial and antifungal activity through its interactions with pathogenic proteins, and this is achieved without posing a risk to human health. Summary Food pathogens are one of the microbiological problems that have negative effects on both economic and human health by causing spoilage and decay of important foods such as fruits and vegetables.

      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Listeria monocytogenes
      • Staphylococcus aureus
      • Chemical contaminants
      • Pesticide residues
  2. Decontamination of Microorganisms and Pesticides from Fresh Fruits and Vegetables: A Comprehensive Review from Common Household Processes to Modern Techniques

    • Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety
    • Abstract

      • Listeria monocytogenes
      • Pesticide residues
      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Chemical contaminants