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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. On-tree ripening block of avocado fruit involves changes in ethylene sensitivity linked to gibberellin and auxin pathways

    • Postharvest Biology and Technology
      • Produce Safety
      • Ethylene Sensitive

  2. In vitro antimicrobial activity of ginseng extract against Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella Typhimurium and Listeria monocytogenes and its inhibitory effects on these pathogens in cooked ground beef

    • Meat Science
      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Listeria monocytogenes
      • Salmonella
      • Staphylococcus aureus

  3. Sustainable double-synergistic silver-hydroxyapatite composite catalyst derived from fish bones for efficient disinfection of Vibrio parahaemolyticus

    • Food Chemistry
      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Vibrio

  4. Effects of ultraviolet C on the quality and aroma volatile in peach fruit during postharvest storage

    • Food Chemistry
      • Produce Safety
      • Post Harvest

  5. Biocontrol of Fusarium head blight in rice using Bacillus velezensis JCK-7158

    • Frontiers in Microbiology

    • Fusarium head blight (FHB) is a destructive disease caused by several species of Fusarium, such as Fusarium graminearum and F. asiaticum. FHB affects cereal crops, including wheat, barley, and rice, worldwide. Fusarium-infected kernels not only cause reduced yields but also cause quality loss by producing mycotoxins, such as trichothecenes and zearalenone, which are toxic to animals and humans.

      • Natural toxins
      • Mycotoxins
      • Produce Safety
      • Ethylene Sensitive

  6. Biological features of fowl adenovirus serotype-4

    • Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology

    • Fowl adenovirus serotype 4 (FAdV-4) is highly pathogenic to broilers aged 3 to 5 weeks and has caused considerable economic loss in the poultry industry worldwide. FAdV-4 is the causative agent of hydropericardium-hepatitis syndrome (HHS) or hydropericardium syndrome (HPS). The virus targets mainly the liver, and HPS symptoms are observed in infected chickens.

      • Viruses
      • Hepatitis

  7. Triplex immunomagnetic separation combined with loop-mediated isothermal amplification on a microfluidic chip for simultaneous visual detection of Escherichia coli O157:H7, Salmonella enteritidis and Staphylococcus aureus in mil

    • Food Control
      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli
      • Salmonella
      • Staphylococcus aureus

  8. Synergistic bactericidal effect of ultrasound combined with oregano essential oil nanoemulsion on Listeria monocytogenes and its application in blueberry preservation

    • Food Control
      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Listeria monocytogenes

  9. An Experimental Infection Model in Sheep and Goats to Evaluate Salmonella Colonization in Deep Tissue Lymph Nodes and after Carcass Vascular Rinsing with Bacteriophages in Goats

    • Journal of Food Protection
      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Salmonella

  10. Behavior of Salmonella during preparation of a fermented cashew cheese analog

    • Journal of Food Protection
      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Salmonella

  11. Efficacy of Beta vulgaris Essential Oils Against Potato Dry Rot Disease and Deoxynivalenol (DON) Mycotoxin

    • Potato Research

    • Potato dry rot is a global problem caused by Fusarium species. Symptoms of dry rot include wrinkled brown to black patches of tissue. Fusarium spp. infection in potato tubers results in the formation of mycotoxins. Fungi that cause dry rot are commonly Fusarium sambucinum and Fusarium solani.

      • Natural toxins
      • Mycotoxins

  12. Review on emerging applications of nanobiosensor in food safety

    • Journal of Food Science

    • Abstract Nanosensors have become an indispensable tool in the food sector due to their specificity and sensitivity. The biosensor consists of a transducer coupled with a biorecognition component to transform biological signal into digital signal. Nanobiosensors have been widely used for sensing toxic chemicals such as pesticide residues and pathogenic microbes owing to their accurate sensitivity in an affordable manner, which gives more hope to the food industry on their applications.

      • Chemical contaminants
      • Pesticide residues

  13. Effect of atractylenolide III on zearalenone-induced Snail1-mediated epithelial–mesenchymal transition in porcine intestinal epithelium

    • Journal of Animal Science and Biotechnology

    • The intestinal epithelium performs essential physiological functions, such as nutrient absorption, and acts as a barrier to prevent the entry of harmful substances. Mycotoxins are prevalent contaminants found ...

      • Natural toxins
      • Mycotoxins

  14. Inflammatory bowel disease and risk of autoimmune hepatitis: A univariable and multivariable Mendelian randomization study

    • PLOS ONE

    • by Gang Chi, Jinhong Pei, Xueqing Li

      Objective

      This study aimed to use Mendelian randomization (MR) to investigate the potential causal association between inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and autoimmune hepatitis (AIH).

      Methods

      • Viruses
      • Hepatitis

  15. Effects of Taiwanese indigenous cinnamon (Cinnamomum osmophloeum) leaf hot-water extract on nonspecific immune responses, resistance against Vibrio parahaemolyticus, nonviable cells, and haemocyte subpopulations in white shrimp (Pena

    • Fish & Shellfish Immunology
      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Vibrio

  16. Characterization of two virulent Salmonella phages and transient application in egg, meat and lettuce safety

    • Food Research International
      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Salmonella

  17. Phenotypic and genotypic characterization of antimicrobial resistance of non-typhoidal Salmonella from retail meat in California

    • International Journal of Food Microbiology
      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Salmonella

  18. Assessment of the exposure to cytotoxic Bacillus cereus group genotypes through HTST milk consumption

    • Journal of Dairy Science
      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Bacillus cereus

  19. BrMYB116 transcription factor enhances Cd stress tolerance by activating FIT3 in yeast and Chinese cabbage

    • Frontiers in Plant Science

    • Cd (cadmium) is a highly toxic heavy metal pollutant often present in soil and detrimentally impacting the production and quality of horticultural crops. Cd affects various physiological and biochemical processes in plants, including chlorophyll synthesis, photosynthesis, mineral uptake and accumulation, and hormonal imbalance, leading to cell death. The MYB family of transcription factors plays a significant role in plant response to environmental influences.

      • Chemical contaminants
      • Heavy Metals

  20. Assessing the Safety of Hotel Food: Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices of Food Handlers

    • Journal of Food Quality

    • Food safety is of global public health concern. Hotels and their restaurants provide hospitality like accommodation and food services and are spearheaded by food handlers who have varied experiences. This study was undertaken to examine knowledge, attitude, and practices (KAP) on food safety and explore knowledge‐practice gaps among food handlers at hotels in Ghana.

      • Viruses
      • COVID-19

  21. Inactivation of Escherichia coli on Romaine Lettuce Using a Gas‐Phase Hydroxyl‐Radical Process: From Laboratory Scale to Commercial Processing

    • Journal of Food Processing and Preservation

    • The following reports on the efficacy of a gas‐phase hydroxyl radical‐based process for decontaminating shredded lettuce on a laboratory and simulated commercial scale. The process is based on the ultraviolet light at 254 nm UV‐C‐mediated degradation of hydrogen peroxide mist and ozone gas to generate antimicrobial hydroxyl radicals. Escherichia coli K12 was applied as a surrogate for E.

      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli
      • Escherichia coli O157:H7
      • Produce Safety
      • Post Harvest

  22. Long‐term investigation and analysis of patulin occurrence in juice products in China

    • International Journal of Food Science & Technology

    • The levels of patulin contamination in fruit juices showed a discernible decline from 2014 to 2022 within the Chinese market. According to risk assessment, the average daily intake of patulin did not present a threat to public health. Summary Excessive patulin contamination in fruit juice products pose a significant risk to human health.

      • Natural toxins
      • Mycotoxins

  23. Hannaella sinensis, a promising biocontrol agent for combating postharvest pear fruit diseases and patulin degradation

    • Food Control
      • Natural toxins
      • Mycotoxins

  24. A highly efficient molecularly imprinted fluorescence sensor for selective and sensitive detection of tetracycline antibiotic residues in pork

    • Journal of Food Composition and Analysis
      • Chemical contaminants
      • Antibiotic residues

  25. Infection dynamics following experimental challenge of pigs orally dosed with different stages of two archetypal genotypes of Toxoplasma gondii

    • Veterinary Parasitology
      • Parasites
      • Toxoplasma gondii