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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. Synergistic antibacterial mechanism of sucrose laurate combined with nisin against Staphylococcus aureus and its application in milk beverage

    • LWT

    • Sucrose laurate (SL) is a dual-functional additive with emulsifying and antibacterial activities. The synergistic antibacterial mechanism of SL and nisin were studied against Staphylococcus aureus. Alkaline phosphatase and peptidoglycan assays showed that SL and nisin could synergistically disrupt the integrity of cell wall by blocking the synthesis of peptidoglycan.

      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Staphylococcus aureus

  2. Adaptation of O157:H7 and non-O157 Escherichia coli strains in orange juice and subsequent resistance to UV-C radiation

    • LWT

    • This study assessed the acid-adaptation of pathogenic and non-pathogenic strains of Escherichia coli in orange juice and the microbial resistance to the subsequent UV-C radiation treatment. Nine Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) and one strain of a non-pathogenic surrogate E. coli were used in this study. Each E.

      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli

  3. Cadmium migration from nib to testa during cacao fermentation is driven by nib acidification

    • LWT

    • Previous work has shown that cacao nib cadmium (Cd) concentrations decrease during fermentation, but only when reaching sufficiently low nib pH. In this work, lab-scale experiments (5 kg units) with lactic and acetic acid amendments were ineffective at reducing the total nib Cd concentration. In contrast, the water-extractable fraction of the nib Cd concentration clearly increased when the pH was decreased.

      • Chemical contaminants
      • Heavy Metals

  4. Interactions between Salmonella Enteritidis and food processing facility isolate Bacillus paramycoides B5 in dual-species biofilms

    • LWT

    • Foodborne pathogens tend to live in mixed-species biofilms with resident flora in the food industry, likely posing a higher risk of pathogen contamination due to the strong biofilm formation and disinfectant resistance.

      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Salmonella

  5. A small-scale ochratoxin A production method for rapid and affordable assay for screening microorganisms for their ability to degrade the mycotoxin

    • LWT

    • The use of biological agents able to metabolize mycotoxins to non-toxic compounds is a strategy that has received growing interest. However, the high costs of laborious methods for identifying potential candidates are obstacles for new products development.

      • Natural toxins
      • Mycotoxins

  6. Degradation and stress response mechanism of Cryptococcus podzolicus Y3 on ochratoxin A at the transcriptional level

    • LWT

    • Ochratoxin A (OTA) is a major mycotoxin contaminant of cereals and grapes. Our previous study proved the ability of Cryptococcus podzolicus Y3 to degrade OTA. The main aim of the present study was to investigate the OTA degradation mechanism by C. podzolicus Y3 using Next-generation sequencing. The results that showed 427 and 100 genes were up- and down-regulated after OTA exposure, respectively.

      • Natural toxins
      • Mycotoxins

  7. Cadmium migration from nib to testa during cacao fermentation is driven by nib acidification

    • LWT

    • Author(s): Ruth Vanderschueren, Jasmien Doevenspeck, Florence Helsen, Sandra Mounicou, Jakob Santner, Jan A. Delcour, Eduardo Chavez, Erik Smolders

      • Heavy Metals
      • Chemical contaminants

  8. Degradation and stress response mechanism of Cryptococcus podzolicus Y3 on ochratoxin A at the transcriptional level

    • LWT

    • Author(s): Meilin Wei, Solairaj Dhanasekaran, Qiya Yang, Guillaume Legrand Ngolong Ngea, Esa Abiso Godana, Hongyin Zhang

      • Mycotoxins
      • Natural toxins

  9. Effect of atmospheric pressure cold plasma (ACP) treatment on the technological characteristics of quinoa flour

    • LWT

    • Author(s): Leila Zare, Neda Mollakhalili-Meybodi, Hossein Fallahzadeh, Masoumeh Arab

  10. Interactions between Salmonella Enteritidis and food processing facility isolate Bacillus paramycoides B5 in dual-species biofilms

    • LWT

    • Author(s): Jing-Guo Xu, Hui-Xue Hu, Bei-Zhong Han, Jing-Yu Chen Foodborne pathogens tend to live in mixed-species biofilms with resident flora in the food industry, likely posing a higher risk of pathogen contamination due to the strong biofilm formation and disinfectant resistance.

      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Salmonella

  11. A small-scale ochratoxin A production method for rapid and affordable assay for screening microorganisms for their ability to degrade the mycotoxin

    • LWT

    • Author(s): Jessica Audrey Feijó Corrêa, Tiago de Melo Nazareth, Giuseppe Meca, Fernando Bittencourt Luciano

      • Natural toxins
      • Mycotoxins

  12. Development of predictive growth models of Aeromonas hydrophila on raw tuna Thunnus orientalis as a function of storage temperatures

    • LWT

    • Author(s): Ji Yoon Kim, Eun Bi Jeon, Min Gyu Song, Sung Hee Park, Shin Young Park

      • Bacterial pathogens

  13. Synergistic combination of malic acid with sodium hypochlorite impairs biofilm of Cronobacter sakazakii

    • LWT

    • Author(s): Rajni Chauhan, Savita Kumari, Gunjan Goel, Wamik Azmi

      • Cronobacter
      • Bacterial pathogens

  14. Inactivation of Salmonella enterica serovars and Escherichia coli O157:H7 surrogate from baby spinach leaves using high voltage atmospheric cold plasma (HVACP)

    • LWT

    • Author(s): Aparajhitha Sudarsan, Kevin M. Keener Leafy greens are ideal hosts for pathogens like Salmonella enterica and E. coli O157:H7. In the current study, baby spinach leaves inoculated with Salmonella enterica serovars and E. coli 25,922 (an E. coli O157:H7 surrogate) were subjected to a high voltage atmospheric cold plasma (HVACP) with 100% nitrogen gas at high humidity at 80 kV for 5 min in the indirect exposure.

      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Salmonella

  15. Inhibitory activity of aqueous extracts of pomegranate peel products and juice powder against Salmonella enterica

    • LWT

    • Author(s): Weifan Wu, Kevin Mis Solval, Jinru Chen Pomegranate peel contains high amounts of polyphenols that could potentially be used as natural preservatives. This study evaluated the inhibitory effect of aqueous extracts of three commercial powdered peels, a whole peel, and a juice powder, against strains of Salmonella Tennessee and S. Enteritidis.

      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Salmonella

  16. Isolation and characterization of Salmonella phages and phage cocktail mediated biocontrol of Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium in chicken meat

    • LWT

    • Author(s): Anjay, Ashok Kumar, Abhishek, Hina Malik, Zunjar Baburao Dubal, Rohit Kumar Jaiswal, Suman Kumar, Bablu Kumar, Rajesh Kumar Agarwal The consumption of foods contaminated with Salmonella continues to be a serious public health concern that can be controlled by implementation of effective measures like application of lytic bacteriophages. In this study, 21 Salmonella bacteriophages were isolated from sewage samples.

      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Salmonella

  17. Effect of high hydrostatic pressure on Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica in Nutrient Broth and dried parsley

    • LWT

    • Author(s): Anna Joana Dittrich, Martina Ludewig, Steffen Rodewald, Peggy Gabriele Braun, Claudia Wiacek The effect of high hydrostatic pressure on Salmonella isolates in Nutrient Broth (103, 108 CFU mL−1) and dried parsley (103, 107 CFU g−1) was determined at 250–550 MPa for 2.5–10.0 min at 25 °C. Reduction efficiency as well as quality parameters (total chlorophyll, phenolic compounds, spectrophotometric colour) of parsley were investigated.

      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Salmonella

  18. Application of SWIR hyperspectral imaging coupled with chemometrics for rapid and non-destructive prediction of Aflatoxin B1 in single kernel almonds

    • LWT

    • Author(s): Gayatri Mishra, Brajesh Kumar Panda, Wilmer Ariza Ramirez, Hyewon Jung, Chandra B. Singh, Sang-Heon Lee, Ivan Lee

      • Aflatoxins
      • Natural toxins

  19. The use of bacteriophage cocktails to reduce Salmonella Enteritidis in hummus

    • LWT

    • Author(s): Emine Kubra Tayyarcan, Sefika Evran, Pervin Ari Akin, Esra Acar Soykut, Ismail Hakki Boyaci Salmonellosis is among the most common foodborne diseases. Despite the precautions taken at every stage of the production, several Salmonella outbreaks were associated with hummus which has started to become a popular food across the world. Phages are used for the biocontrol of food pathogens and have several benefits including being effective, specific and safe.

      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Salmonella

  20. Action mode of cuminaldehyde against Staphylococcus aureus and its application in sauced beef

    • LWT

    • Author(s): Hui Li, Mao Zhang, Keren Agyekumwaa Addo, Yigang Yu, Xinglong Xiao

      • Staphylococcus aureus
      • Bacterial pathogens

  21. Effects of extrusion process on Fusarium and Alternaria mycotoxins in whole grain triticale flour

    • LWT

    • Author(s): Elizabet Janić Hajnal, Janja Babič, Lato Pezo, Vojislav Banjac, Radmilo Čolović, Jovana Kos, Jelena Krulj, Katarina Pavšič-Vrtač, Breda Jakovac-Strajn

  22. Influence of cold plasma on quality attributes and aroma compounds in fresh-cut cantaloupe during low temperature storage

    • LWT

    • Author(s): Dandan Zhou, Tingting Li, Kaiping Cong, Andi Suo, Caie Wu

  23. Short pre-enrichment and modified matrix lysis. A comparative study towards same-day detection of Listeria monocytogenes

    • LWT

    • Author(s): Sarah Azinheiro, Joana Carvalho, Pablo Fuciños, Lorenzo Pastrana, Marta Prado, Alejandro Garrido-Maestu

      • Listeria monocytogenes
      • Bacterial pathogens

  24. Bio-control of O157:H7, and colistin-resistant MCR-1-positive Escherichia coli using a new designed broad host range phage cocktail

    • LWT

    • Phages are strong antibacterial agents commonly used in the food industry, especially phage cocktails that cause much stronger and more stable effects. This study aimed to identify and characterize three absolutely lytic phages of E. coli isolated from poultry farms.

      • Bacterial pathogens

  25. A novel plantaricin 827 effectively inhibits Staphylococcus aureus and extends shelf life of skim milk

    • LWT

    • Author(s): Deyin Zhao, Qian Wang, Fengxia Lu, Xiaomei Bie, Haizhen Zhao, Zhaoxin Lu, Yingjian Lu

      • Staphylococcus aureus
      • Bacterial pathogens