Review
Food Science & Technology
Olugbenga Ehuwa, Amit K. Jaiswal, Swarna Jaiswal
Summary: Salmonellosis is the second most reported gastrointestinal disorder in the EU caused by Salmonella-contaminated foods. Symptoms are severe and varied, with contamination of poultry, cattle, and other products being common. Efforts to control Salmonella are ongoing, but there is a need for stricter controls by the government and private sectors.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Tianmei Sun, Yangtai Liu, Xiaojie Qin, Zafeiro Aspridou, Jiaming Zheng, Xiang Wang, Zhuosi Li, Qingli Dong
Summary: This study evaluated the prevalence and epidemiology of Salmonella contamination in raw poultry meat commercialized in China. Different prevalence levels were found among different categories of poultry meat, with chilled poultry meat being more susceptible to cross-contamination. Higher prevalence levels of Salmonella in raw poultry meat were identified in Shaanxi, Henan, Sichuan, and Beijing regions.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Lulu Gonmei, Sophia Inbaraj, Dengam Geyi, Lakshmi Prakashan, Himani Dhiman, V. Athira, Prasad Thomas
Summary: Salmonellosis is a common foodborne illness caused by non-typhoidal Salmonella enterica. This study aimed to use bacteriophages to decontaminate chicken meat and reduce the transmission of Salmonella. Two bacteriophages were isolated and found to be host specific, with good tolerance to temperature and pH. The results showed that these phages effectively reduced the bacterial count of artificially spiked Salmonella in chicken meat.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Wattana Pelyuntha, Kitiya Vongkamjan
Summary: The study found that a combined treatment using phage and organic acid is effective in controlling Salmonella in poultry meat, with the combination not only completely killing Salmonella but also significantly reducing the number of Salmonella in contaminated chicken meat. This approach could serve as an alternative method to improve food safety in the poultry meat industry.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Andrea Zendrini, Valentina Carta, Virginia Filipello, Laura Ragni, Elena Cosciani-Cunico, Sara Arnaboldi, Barbara Bertasi, Niccolo Franceschi, Paolo Ajmone-Marsan, Dario De Medici, Marina Nadia Losio
Summary: Salmonella and Campylobacter screening in poultry meat can be efficiently conducted using real-time PCR even after shorter enrichment times, providing timely detection of these pathogens. Additionally, colorimetric LAMP is a valid alternative to real-time PCR when one-day results are needed, enabling quick identification of positive meat batches without the need for specialized instrumentation.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Michael S. Williams, Eric D. Ebel, Epiphanie Nyirabahizi
Summary: The study evaluates the changes in Campylobacter contamination in chicken meat in the United States by comparing data from slaughter and retail establishments with human surveillance data trends. The results suggest that reductions in Campylobacter contamination in chicken meat in the late 1990s and early 2000s led to a decrease in the human case rate of campylobacteriosis. However, the association between the further reductions in chicken meat contamination between 2013 and 2018 and trends in human illnesses is more complex due to factors such as culture independent diagnostic test results being included in the official case counts during that time. Other contributing factors are also discussed.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Nadin Younes, Hadi M. Yassine, Katerina Kourentzi, Patrick Tang, Dmitri Litvinov, Richard C. Willson, Laith J. Abu-Raddad, Gheyath K. Nasrallah
Summary: The detrimental impact of foodborne pathogens on human health makes food safety a major concern. Conventional methods for detecting foodborne pathogens are tedious, time-consuming, laborious, and expensive. Lateral flow assays (LFAs) have gained attention for their rapid, cheap, and on-site pathogen detection capability. This article reviews the latest developments in LFAs for detecting foodborne pathogens and discusses improvements in performance and challenges for further development.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Immunology
Michael B. Batz, LaTonia C. Richardson, Michael C. Bazaco, Cary Chen Parker, Stuart J. Chirtel, Dana Cole, Neal J. Golden, Patricia M. Griffin, Weidong Gu, Susan K. Schmitt, Beverly J. Wolpert, Joanna S. Zablotsky Kufel, R. Michael Hoekstra
Summary: A method was used to attribute US foodborne illnesses to specific food categories, with findings showing that Salmonella illnesses are mainly linked to seeded vegetables, eggs, and meats; E. coli O157 to beef and vegetables; L. monocytogenes to fruits and dairy; and Campylobacter to dairy and chicken. Further adjustments are recommended before using Campylobacter attribution estimates.
EMERGING INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Iratxe Perez-Arnedo, Maria J. Cantalejo, Alba Martinez-Laorden, Elena Gonzalez-Fandos
Summary: The study found that microbiological contamination of chicken meat is related to the conditions under which the animals are reared, slaughtered, and processed. Chilling at the slaughterhouse reduced the numbers of certain bacteria, while the high prevalence of Campylobacter at all stages indicates a high risk of contamination.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Raffaella Tavelli, Martijn Callens, Charlotte Grootaert, Mohamed F. Abdallah, Andreja Rajkovic
Summary: This article reviews the current state of research on the potential role of microplastics (MPs) in enhancing harmful bacterial traits and transporting them to humans. The findings highlight the need for further studies to determine the extent of their effect on human health.
TRENDS IN FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Maria Rodrigues da Costa, Joana Pessoa, Truls Nesbakken, Diana Meemken
Summary: Safe beef is a priority for consumers, policy makers, official veterinarians, and producers. This systematic review aims to update the recent knowledge on pre-harvest interventions to control main foodborne pathogens in beef and to assess their effectiveness. The studies found that vaccination, cleaning and disinfection, management, and biosecurity were the most tested and effective interventions for controlling or reducing the detection and shedding of Salmonella and STEC pathogens in cattle.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Nure Alam Siddiky, Md Shahidur Rahman Khan, Md Samun Sarker, Mohammod Kamruj Jaman Bhuiyan, Asheak Mahmud, Md Tanvir Rahman, Monzur Morshed Ahmed, Mohammed A. Samad
Summary: The study among chicken vendors in wet markets in Dhaka, Bangladesh revealed low levels of food safety knowledge and practices. Vendors showed good knowledge and attitude towards hand washing, use of personal protective devices, cleaning of equipment, and waste management, but lacked knowledge on antimicrobial resistance, zoonoses, and foodborne pathogens.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Xiaoying Han, Yuanhui Liu, Juxin Yin, Min Yue, Ying Mu
Summary: The global burden of foodborne diseases is significant, with foodborne pathogens being the major cause of human illnesses. Microfluidic technology enables rapid, cost-effective, sensitive, and portable pathogen detection to meet on-site testing requirements. Multiplexed detection technology offers a new opportunity to ensure food safety by simultaneously detecting multiple pathogens.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Sangha Han, Kye-Hwan Byun, Md. Furkanur Rahaman Mizan, Iksoon Kang, Sang-Do Ha
Summary: Foodborne diseases remain a major threat to human health and the economy worldwide, despite efforts in food safety and pathogen surveillance. Poultry is a major source of Salmonella and Campylobacter. Bacteriophages and their derivatives have shown promise as a novel and environmentally-friendly solution for inactivating foodborne pathogens in poultry processing environments. Further research is needed to improve the efficacy and application of bacteriophages in the poultry industry.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Emmanuel W. Bumunang, Rahat Zaheer, Dongyan Niu, Claudia Narvaez-Bravo, Trevor Alexander, Tim A. McAllister, Kim Stanford
Summary: Foodborne illness is a growing concern due to emerging pathogens, persistent contamination, antimicrobial resistance, changing environment, and complex food production systems. Common pathogens like STEC, Salmonella, Campylobacter, and Listeria monocytogenes are increasingly prevalent. Bacteriophages show promise in improving food safety and public health, but their effectiveness is limited compared to antibiotics. This review explores the applications of phages in food production systems and discusses strategies to enhance their utility for better food safety.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Habiba Rasheed, Shazia Iqbal, Hamid Ullah, Ali Akbar, Abida Farooqi, Shazia Syed
Summary: This study aimed to determine the heavy metal content in cosmetic products sold in the Quetta market. The results showed higher concentrations of Mn, Zn, Cr, and Cu. Some vendors were found to sell locally made products under reputable brand names, posing potential threats to human health.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Simmi Ranjan Kumar, Muhammad Bilal Sadiq, Anil Kumar Anal
Summary: The study found that different processing methods significantly impact the physicochemical and functional properties of faba bean flour, such as soaking and pressure cooking increasing protein content, and germination increasing water absorption index and foaming stability.
JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY-MYSORE
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Laraib Ehtasham, Sadia H. Sherani, Kiran Younas, Umama Izbel, Amna H. Khan, Anila Bahadur, Ali Akbar
Summary: The legal status of EIA in Pakistan dates back to 1983, with the enactment of the Environmental Protection Ordinance and later the Pakistan Environmental Protection Act. EIA is currently being implemented for various development projects in Pakistan, including infrastructure and industry projects. All provinces have established legal provisions related to EIA, facilitating its systematic support throughout the country.
INTEGRATED ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Agricultural Economics & Policy
Kwanhatai Thongpalad, Sushil Koirala, Anil Kumar Anal
Summary: The study found that farmers have a certain awareness of the food safety hazards in eggs, with GAP farmers demonstrating a higher perceived risk of food safety incidents caused by inappropriate management and practices in farms compared to non-GAP farmers. The results are beneficial for evaluating critical issues in risk communication and knowledge dissemination activities in food safety policy implementation.
JOURNAL OF AGRIBUSINESS IN DEVELOPING AND EMERGING ECONOMIES
(2022)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Brahmeet Kaur, Parmjit S. Panesar, Anil K. Anal, Son C. Ky
Summary: Mango is a major tropical fruit with a significant amount of by-products generated during processing. These by-products contain valuable compounds that can be recovered using effective extraction methods. Implementing green techniques and biorefinery concepts for waste management can help mitigate environmental issues and provide economic benefits.
FOOD REVIEWS INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Manita Adhikari, Sushil Koirala, Anil Kumar Anal
Summary: This study successfully developed an edible multilayer coating using chitosan-pectin biopolymers deposited by electrostatic layer-by-layer deposition (LbL) to extend the shelf life of strawberries. The application of this coating on strawberries at room temperature was able to significantly prolong their shelf life while maintaining their texture and color.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Saliha Aziz, Ali Akbar, Zareen Gul, Muhammad Bilal Sadiq, Jahangir Khan Achakzai, Nazir Ahmad Khan, Abdul Samad, Zia Ur Rehman, Imran Ali
Summary: Propolis oil (PO) was found to have high antioxidant and antimicrobial activities, showing sensitivity towards Salmonella typhi and Escherichia coli. It also exhibited bacteriostatic effects against Klebsiella pneumoniae. The oil contained various functional groups and medicinal compounds such as alpha-copanene and benzyl benzoate in abundance.
JOURNAL OF FOOD QUALITY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Brahmeet Kaur, Parmjit Singh Panesar, Anil Kumar Anal
Summary: The extraction of mango seed kernel butter through ultrasound-assisted extraction proves to be an effective method, providing high-quality butter in comparison to conventional techniques. The extracted butter exhibits superior attributes and can be utilized as a functional food ingredient.
JOURNAL OF FOOD PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Nuntarat Boonlao, Uracha Rungsardthong Ruktanonchai, Anil Kumar Anal
Summary: Protein-polysaccharide Maillard conjugate has been attracting much attention for its improvement in protein functionality. This study investigated the conjugation of soy protein isolate (SPI) and maltodextrin (MD) using the Maillard reaction under different conditions (dry heating and wet heating) and evaluated its effects on degree of graft, functionalities, and structure. The results showed that dry heating greatly improved emulsifying properties, while wet heating significantly enhanced protein solubility and foaming properties. To obtain a conjugate with better functionality, appropriate Maillard reaction conditions need to be determined.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Ali Akbar, Wajeeha Naeem, Faiza Liaqat, Muhammad Bilal Sadiq, Muhammad Shafee, Zareen Gul, Shabir Ahmad Khan, Hasina Mengal, Su Hlaing Chein, Sadia Qasim, Muhammad Arshad, Fazal Ur Rehman, Hassan Sher
Summary: The study found drug-resistant and pathogenic E. coli in both clinical and water samples, posing a serious threat to public health due to cross contamination and bacterial transfer between clinical samples and water sources.
JOURNAL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Muhammad Umar, Uracha Ruktanonchai, Davids Makararpong, Anil Kumar Anal
Summary: Colostrum, the first milk produced by lactating mammals, contains bioactive proteins that are crucial for the development of neonates' passive immune system. The glycosylation pattern of these proteins changes with lactations, and understanding this pattern can help us understand the pathogenic inhibitory activity of these proteins.
FOOD REVIEWS INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Nazir Ahmad Khan, Kamran Khan, Rifat Ullah Khan, Hamayun Khan, Rajwali Khan, Melkamu Bezabih, Ali Akbar
Summary: This study evaluated the effect of different oilseed co-products on feed intake, nutrient digestibility, milk production, and milk fatty acid profile in Beetal goats. The results showed that supplementation of the co-products increased feed intake, milk production, and improved milk fatty acid profile, with the greatest impact observed with maize oil cake.
TROPICAL ANIMAL HEALTH AND PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Anil K. Anal, Nuntarat Boonlao, Uracha R. Ruktanonchai
Summary: Lipophilic bioactive compounds (LBC) in food can be easily degraded by environmental stimuli during processing, storage, and gastrointestinal passage. The poor digestibility and oral bioavailability of these LBC can be improved by colloid-based delivery systems. This review article focuses on recent studies on the development of biopolymeric emulsions as delivery vehicles for encapsulation, protection, and enhancement of bioaccessibility and bioavailability of LBC, with a highlight on the use of proteins, polysaccharides, and their conjugates as emulsifiers to develop stable emulsions.
CURRENT OPINION IN FOOD SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Farwa Kainat, Moazzam Ali, Ali Akbar, Rashid Masih, Samina Mehnaz, Muhammad Bilal Sadiq
Summary: Ultrasound-assisted extraction (UAE) was used to extract bioactive compounds from eggplant peels (EPP) and the extraction conditions were optimized by response surface methodology (RSM). The optimal extraction conditions were 45 degrees C for 45 min with 70% solvent concentration, resulting in TAC, TPC, and DPPH inhibition values of 7.94 mg/g, 7.03 mg GAE/g, and 94.8%, respectively. The EPP extract showed antioxidant and anticancer potential with IC50 values of 243.2 μg/ml and 1.52-1.99 mg/ml, respectively. Major components in the EPP extract included chlorogenic acid, benzoic acid, syringic acid, p-coumaric acid, cinnamic acid, quercetin, sinapic acid, and gallic acid. The enriched ice-cream with EPP extract exhibited higher antioxidant potential and consumer acceptability compared to the blank ice-cream. The EPP extract can be used in the formulation of functional food products due to its antioxidant and anticancer potential.
JOURNAL OF FOOD QUALITY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nosheena, Abdul Samad, Muhammad Naeem, Hafsa Jamil, Palwasha Farooq, Muhammad Bilal Sadiq, Hafsah Tariq, Farah Sabeen Bugti, Ali Akbar
Summary: This study investigated the prevalence of Listeria spp., including L. monocytogenes, L. seeligeri, and L. ivanovii, in commonly consumed salad items. The results showed that fresh salad products were contaminated with Listeria spp., posing serious health hazards to potential consumers. Therefore, monitoring programs and minimal processing conditions should be implemented throughout the food supply chain to control microbial contamination.
FRESENIUS ENVIRONMENTAL BULLETIN
(2022)