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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. High-efficient screening of pesticide residues in vegetables using gas chromatography/quadrupole time-of-flight (GC/Q-TOF)

    • Journal of Food Composition and Analysis
    • Gas chromatography (GC) and liquid chromatography (LC) coupled with a triple quadrupole mass spectrometer using multiple reaction monitoring (MRM) mode is widely used for pesticide residue analysis.

      • Chemical contaminants
      • Pesticide residues
  2. Conservation and health policy implications linked to the human consumption of sea turtles in northwestern Mexico

    • World Medical & Health Policy
    • Abstract Human consumption of sea turtles remains prevalent throughout Mexico even though laws restricting trade and take of threatened and endangered species have been in place for several decades. The illegal consumption of sea turtles represents a risk to animal conservation, and the pathogens in the meat can adversely affect human health.

      • Chemical contaminants
      • Heavy Metals
  3. Astilbin antagonizes developmental cardiotoxicity after cadmium exposure in chicken embryos by inhibiting endoplasmic reticulum stress and maintaining calcium homeostasis

    • Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety
    • Cadmium (Cd) is a dangerous heavy metal with high toxicity that is known to impair development. Astilbin (ASB) is a protective flavonoid compound. We aimed to explore whether ASB can antagonize the myocardial developmental toxicity of Cd exposure. Cd (2 µg) and/or ASB (0.002 µg) were injected into embryonized eggs that were 1 day old.

      • Chemical contaminants
      • Heavy Metals
  4. Epigenome-wide perspective of cadmium-associated DNA methylation and its mediation role in the associations of cadmium with lipid levels and dyslipidemia risk

    • Food and Chemical Toxicology
    • Background 

      Studies demonstrated the associations of cadmium (Cd) with lipid levels and dyslipidemia risk, but the mechanisms involved need further exploration.

      Objectives

      • Chemical contaminants
      • Heavy Metals
  5. Application of UV-B Light and Low-Toxicity Compounds to Prevent Postharvest Spoilage on Lemons

    • Food and Bioprocess Technology
    • Green and blue molds and sour rot, caused by Penicillium digitatum, P. italicum, and Geotrichum citri-aurantii, are postharvest diseases which represent an important economic issue in lemon production. Conventionally, their control involves the intensive use of synthetic fungicides, leading to the emergence of resistant strains and harmful residue accumulation on fruits.

      • Chemical contaminants
      • Pesticide residues
      • Produce Safety
      • Ethylene Sensitive
  6. Review of the existing maximum residue levels for zoxamide according to Article 12 of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 and setting of an import tolerance for onions, garlic and shallots

    • EFSA Journal
    • According to Article 12 of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005, EFSA has reviewed the maximum residue levels (MRLs) currently established at European level for the pesticide active substance zoxamide.

      • Chemical contaminants
      • Pesticide residues
  7. Analysis of quality and antibiotic residues in raw milk marketed informally in the Province of Pichincha – Ecuador

    • Food and Agricultural Immunology
    • In Ecuador, more than 50% of the milk produced was informally marketed, consequently, the mean of this study was to assess the quality of this milk specifically within the province of Pichincha, the largest milk producer. A total of 650 samples were gathered from the eight cantons within the province.

      • Chemical contaminants
      • Antibiotic residues
  8. Arsenic speciation analysis in cow's milk and plant-based imitation milks by HPLC-ICP-MS

    • Journal of Food Composition and Analysis
    • Imitation milks based on vegetables have become relevant in recent years as a substitute for cow´s milk. Total and inorganic content of arsenic (As) determination in food is of utmost importance due to toxicological concerns.

      • Chemical contaminants
      • Heavy Metals
  9. Assessment of the feed additive consisting of Enterococcus faecium DSM 21913, Bifidobacterium animalis DSM 16284 and Ligilactobacillus salivarius DSM 16351 (Biomin® C3) for chickens for fattening, chickens reared for laying and minor poultry species other

    • EFSA Journal
    • Abstract Following a request from the European Commission, the Panel on Additives and Products or Substances used in Animal Feed (FEEDAP) was asked to deliver a scientific opinion on the safety and efficacy of the feed additive containing Enterococcus faecium DSM 21913, Bifidobacterium animalis ssp.

      • Chemical contaminants
      • Heavy Metals
  10. Reducing cadmium accumulation and increasing grain yield with proper timing of flood irrigation in the second season of ratoon rice

    • Field Crops Research
    • Context or problem

      The second season of ratoon rice (ratoon crop, RC) exhibits a high risk of cadmium (Cd) contamination in grains, requiring effective irrigation management strategies to reduce its grain Cd concentration.

      Objective or research question

      • Chemical contaminants
      • Heavy Metals
  11. Effect of Spirulina maxima microcapsules to mitigate testicular toxicity induced by cadmium in rats: Optimization of in vitro release behavior in the milk beverage

    • Journal of Functional Foods
    • The research investigates the effects of freeze-dried Spirulina maxima microcapsules in reducing testicular toxicity in rats and optimizing the in vitro release behavior of milk beverages using response surface methodology (RSM). Particle size, polydispersity index and zeta-potential were impacting microcapsules’ stability and bioactivity.

      • Chemical contaminants
      • Heavy Metals
  12. Co-application of Nano-zeolite and Biochar Modulated Lead Nitrate Toxicity by Improving Some Soil Physical Properties and Optimizing Growth and Yield of Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)

    • Water, Air, & Soil Pollution
    • Heavy metal toxicity to plants can be lessened by adding soil amendments like nano-zeolite (NZ) and biochar (BC). The goal of the current research was to determine how BC and NZ may be used to reduce Pb toxicity in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.).

      • Chemical contaminants
      • Heavy Metals
  13. Three novel marine species of the genus Reichenbachiella exhibiting degradation of complex polysaccharides

    • Frontiers in Microbiology
    • Three novel strains designated ABR2-5T, BKB1-1T, and WSW4-B4T belonging to the genus Reichenbachiella of the phylum Bacteroidota were isolated from algae and mud samples collected in the West Sea, Korea. All three strains were enriched for genes encoding up to 216 carbohydrate-active enzymes (CAZymes), which participate in the degradation of agar, alginate, carrageenan, laminarin, and starch.

      • Chemical contaminants
      • Heavy Metals
  14. Intrinsic and extrinsic pathways of apoptosis induced by multiple antibiotics residues and ocean acidification in hemocytes of scallop Argopecten irradians irradians: An interactionist perspective

    • Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety
    • The increasing prevalence of antibiotics in seawater across global coastal areas, coupled with the ocean acidification induced by climate change, present a multifaceted challenge to marine ecosystems, particularly impacting the key physiological processes of marine organisms.

      • Chemical contaminants
      • Antibiotic residues
  15. Phenotypic and Proteomic Insights into Differential Cadmium Accumulation in Maize Kernels

    • Genes
    • The contamination of agricultural soil with cadmium (Cd), a heavy metal, poses a significant environmental challenge, affecting crop growth, development, and human health. Previous studies have established the pivotal role of the ZmHMA3 gene, a P-type ATPase heavy metal transporter, in determining variable Cd accumulation in maize grains among 513 inbred lines.

      • Chemical contaminants
      • Heavy Metals
  16. Understanding Knowledge and Attitude of Farmers towards Antibiotic Use and Antimicrobial Resistance in Jhunjhunu District, Rajasthan India

    • Antibiotics
    • The misuse of antibiotics in veterinary practices by farmers is harming livestock production and food safety and leading to the rise of antibiotic resistance (AMR). This can also transfer resistant bacteria from animals to humans, posing a serious public health threat. However, we have not paid enough attention to understanding how farmers behave in this regard. Our study aims to explore farmers’ behaviors and identify the factors that influence their choices.

      • Chemical contaminants
      • Antibiotic residues
  17. Piperine: Chemistry and Biology

    • Toxins
    • Piperine is a plant-derived promising piperamide candidate isolated from the black pepper (Piper nigrum L.). In the last few years, this natural botanical product and its derivatives have aroused much attention for their comprehensive biological activities, including not only medical but also agricultural bioactivities.

      • Chemical contaminants
      • Antibiotic residues
      • Pesticide residues
  18. Radial oxygen loss and iron plaque function as an integrated system to mitigate the cadmium accumulation in water spinach

    • Plant and Soil
    • Background and aims Water spinach readily uptakes cadmium (Cd), posing a risk to human health. Selecting low-Cd cultivars is a promising mitigation strategy, but its extensive utilization is limited without a clear understanding of the critical plant factors determining Cd accumulation.

      • Chemical contaminants
      • Heavy Metals
  19. Chicken manure application alters microbial community structure and the distribution of antibiotic-resistance genes in rhizosphere soil of Cinnamomum camphora forests

    • FEMS Microbiology Ecology
    • The distribution of antibiotic-resistance genes (ARGs) in environmental soil is greatly affected by livestock and poultry manure fertilization, the application of manure will lead to antibiotic residues and ARGs pollution, and increase the risk of environmental pollution and human health. Cinnamomum camphora is an economically significant tree species in Fujian Province, China.

      • Chemical contaminants
      • Antibiotic residues
  20. Evaluation of supercritical fluid chromatography coupled to tandem mass spectrometry for the analysis of pesticide residues in grain

    • Journal of Separation Science
    • A supercritical fluid chromatography‐tandem mass spectrometry (SFC‐MS/MS) technique was developed for the rapid and simultaneous detection of nine pesticides (carbendazim, isoprocarb, paclobutrazol, isoprothiolane, flusilazole, quinalphos, piperonylbutoxide, propargite, and bioresmethrin) in rice, wheat, and maize. The cereal samples were extracted with a solution of 0.5% acetic acid in acetonitrile and purified using quick, easy, cheap, effective, rugged, and safe method.

      • Chemical contaminants
      • Pesticide residues
  21. Genome-Wide Association Study of Arsenic Accumulation in Polished Rice

    • Genes
    • The accumulation of arsenic (As) in rice poses a significant threat to food safety and human health. Breeding rice varieties with low As accumulation is an effective strategy for mitigating the health risks associated with arsenic-contaminated rice. However, the genetic mechanisms underlying As accumulation in rice grains remain incompletely understood. We evaluated the As accumulation capacity of 313 diverse rice accessions grown in As-contaminated soils with varying As concentrations.

      • Chemical contaminants
      • Heavy Metals
  22. Characterization of Triticum turgidum sspp. durum, turanicum, and polonicum grown in Central Italy in relation to technological and nutritional aspects

    • Frontiers in Plant Science
    • Introduction

      Wheat is a staple food, with the two most common species being Triticum aestivum and Triticum turgidum ssp. durum. Moreover, the latter, T. turgidum, includes other tetraploid subspecies, among which the sspp. turanicum (Khorasan wheat) and polonicum (Polish wheat), whose importance has increased in the last decades, representing alternative crops for marginal areas, in addition to being a source of genetic diversity.

      Methods

      • Chemical contaminants
      • Heavy Metals
  23. The impact of multifactorial stress combination on reproductive tissues and grain yield of a crop plant

    • The Plant Journal
    • Significance Statement The intensity and complexity of environmental stress conditions impacting plants and crops on our planet is increasing due to global warming, climate change, and industrial/urban/agricultural pollution.

      • Chemical contaminants
      • Heavy Metals
  24. Adsorption of Arsenic and Lead From Phosphoric Acid Effluent Via 4A Zeolite: Statistical Experimental Design

    • Water, Air, & Soil Pollution
    • The wet procedure is one of the prominent methods to produce phosphoric acid but unfortunately, remains the undesired components such as heavy metals in the final product. The aim of this work is to employ 4A zeolite adsorbent for the adsorption of lead and arsenic from the wet-process phosphoric acid. The Taguchi methodology was used to improve the processing quality and optimize design factors.

      • Chemical contaminants
      • Heavy Metals
  25. SERS detection of triazole pesticide residues on vegetables and fruits using Au decahedral nanoparticles

    • Food Chemistry
    • Triazole pesticides are widely used in modern agricultural practices to improve agricultural production quality. Simultaneously, unreasonable and standardized use of triazole pesticides could induce a series of potential diseases of humans. Surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy has attracted enormous research attention because of its label-free and fingerprint detection capability to noninvasively trace extremely low concentration analytes.

      • Chemical contaminants
      • Pesticide residues