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Microbiology
May Linn Buberg, Yngvild Wasteson, Bjorn Arne Lindstedt, Ingun Lund Witso
Summary: This study found that Extended Spectrum Cephalosporin (ESC)-resistant E. coli isolates from retail chicken meat can survive digestion and potentially cause infections or spread their resistance traits. These resistant bacteria can continue to transfer their resistance genes after digestion, posing a threat to human health. Poultry meat may serve as a reservoir and vehicle for disseminating potential human pathogens and resistance determinants.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Shihyu Chuang, Shiowshuh Sheen, Christopher H. Sommers, Lee-Yan Sheen
Summary: This study used response surface methodology to investigate the impact of pressure, processing time, and tCinn on reducing Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes in ground chicken meat. The results showed that a combination of high-pressure treatments and tCinn were effective in reducing the pathogens, with specific conditions leading to a five-log reduction. Linear and nonlinear regression models were developed to accurately predict pathogen reduction under different conditions.
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Microbiology
Valerio M. Sora, Gabriele Meroni, Piera A. Martino, Alessio Soggiu, Luigi Bonizzi, Alfonso Zecconi
Summary: The One Health approach highlights the importance of antimicrobial resistance in both public health and food animal production, with specific focus on the ExPEC strains of E. coli which may transfer resistance genes to other pathogenic bacteria, posing a serious threat to public health globally.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Hui-Erh Chai, Shiowshuh Sheen
Summary: High pressure processing combined with food-grade antimicrobials, such as AITC and AA, shows promise in reducing foodborne pathogens in the meat industry. The addition of AITC and AA demonstrates a synergistic effect on the reduction of Salmonella. Factors like pressure level, operation time, and concentrations of AITC and AA significantly impact color and Salmonella survival in ground chicken meat.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Yi-An Chen, Hsin-Yun Hsu, Hui-Erh Chai, Joseph Uknalis, Shiowshuh Sheen
Summary: The study looked at the impact of papaya extract and high pressure processing on the survival of Salmonella spp., meat quality and microstructure of chicken breast meat. It was found that pre-treatment with papaya extract followed by high pressure processing could effectively reduce the number of Salmonella, though it also resulted in muscle tissue degradation. Additionally, it was observed that pH values and color parameters of the meat were increased after pressurization.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Gokhan Inat, Belgin Siriken, Ceren Baskan, Irfan Erol, Tuba Yildirim, Alper Ciftci
Summary: The study found that the high levels of QS systems and related virulence factors in Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolates are critical for public health. Pyocyanin, protease, and biofilm formation may cause food spoilage and play an essential role in food safety.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Microbiology
Manal Hadi Ghaffoori Kanaan, Zena Kassem Khalil, Hawazin Thamir Khashan, Abdolmajid Ghasemian
Summary: This study investigated the presence of virulence factors, carbapenemases, and antibiotic resistance genes in S. Enteritidis isolated from chicken meat and eggs in Iraq. The results showed varying levels of resistance and virulence factors in the samples collected.
Article
Microbiology
Phelipe Augusto Borba Martins Peres, Roberta Torres de Melo, Paulo Marcel Armendaris, Fabiano Barreto, Tiago Follmann Perin, Ana Laura Grazziotin, Guilherme Paz Monteiro, Ana Beatriz Garcez Buiatte, Eliane Pereira Mendonca, Eduarda Cristina Alves Lourenzatto, Artur Slompo Muniz Bicalho, Marcelo de Vito Filho, Daise Aparecida Rossi
Summary: This study investigated the characteristics of 359 strains of Campylobacter jejuni isolated from chilled broiler carcasses in Brazil. The strains showed a wide range of virulence genes and a risk of causing infections in humans, especially those related to Guillain-Barre syndrome. The state of Parana was identified as a hotspot for virulent strains, with higher levels of isolation and multi-virulence detected in the summer.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Antonella Santona, Jose Joao Sumbana, Maura Fiamma, Massimo Deligios, Elisa Taviani, Samuel Elija Simbine, Tomas Zimba, Jahit Sacarlal, Salvatore Rubino, Bianca Paglietti
Summary: ESBL-producing ExPEC, including high-risk lineages, were identified in extraintestinal infections at Maputo Central Hospital. The majority of isolates showed multidrug resistance, with ESBL genes associated with resistance to cefotaxime and ceftazidime. Furthermore, different sequence types were found to carry CTX-M transposition units, potentially facilitating the dissemination of ESBL genes. Genomic analysis revealed a diverse array of virulence-associated genes and clonality among isolates, suggesting the presence of hospital-acquired infections and long-term persistence.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ANTIMICROBIAL AGENTS
(2022)
Article
Biology
Jolanta Sarowska, Tomasz Olszak, Agnieszka Jama-Kmiecik, Magdalena Frej-Madrzak, Bozena Futoma-Koloch, Andrzej Gawel, Zuzanna Drulis-Kawa, Irena Choroszy-Krol
Summary: This study analyzed the phylogenetic background, virulence patterns, and drug susceptibility of 132 E. coli isolates and correlated these features with the source of bacterial isolation. The results showed similar virulence patterns between isolates from poultry farms and food, while the isolates from patients with UTI symptoms showed diverse virulence patterns. In terms of drug resistance, the three groups of isolates showed similarity.
Article
Immunology
Matheus Silva Sanches, Caroline Rodrigues da Silva, Luana Carvalho Silva, Victor Hugo Montini, Mario Gabriel Lopes Barboza, Gustavo Henrique Migliorini Guidone, Bruno Henrique Dias de Oliva, Erick Kenji Nishio, Ligia Carla Faccin Galhardi, Eliana Carolina Vespero, Mara Correa Lelles Nogueira, Sergio Paulo Dejato Rocha
Summary: This study evaluated the prevalence, virulence profile, and similarity between P. mirabilis strains isolated from chicken, beef, and pork meat and those causing community-acquired urinary tract infections (UTI-CA), revealing that meats may be an important source of the dissemination of P. mirabilis responsible for causing UTIs in the community.
MICROBIAL PATHOGENESIS
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Lemonia-Christina Fengou, Panagiotis Tsakanikas, George-John E. Nychas
Summary: The study discusses the detection of meat adulteration using multispectral imaging (MSI) and support vector machines classification (SVM), showing high accuracy in distinguishing between fresh and stored meat samples. This method has the potential for rapid detection of adulterated meat products in different stages of production and storage.
Article
Microbiology
Khaloud O. Alzahrani, Fahad M. AL-Reshoodi, Elaf A. Alshdokhi, Ashwaq S. Alhamed, Meshari A. Al Hadlaq, Mohammed I. Mujallad, Lenah E. Mukhtar, Amani T. Alsufyani, Abdullah A. Alajlan, Malfi S. Al Rashidy, Mashan J. Al Dawsari, Saleh I. Al-Akeel, Meshari H. AL-Harthi, Abdulaziz M. Al Manee, Majed F. Alghoribi, Suliman M. Alajel
Summary: This study utilized whole genome sequencing (WGS) technology to investigate the genotypic and phenotypic antimicrobial resistance profiles, phylogenic relatedness, plasmid and virulence composition of Salmonella enterica strains isolated from chicken meat samples. The results revealed four distinct serotypes and identified the distribution of resistance genes and plasmids among the strains. The presence of Salmonella pathogenicity islands and stress/virulence genes was also observed. This study provides important insights into the genomic characterization of Salmonella isolates from retail chicken meat and highlights the potential usefulness of WGS technology in epidemiological surveillance and outbreak investigations.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Dafne Diaz-Jimenez, Isidro Garcia-Menino, Alexandra Herrera, Luz Leston, Azucena Mora
Summary: A lab workflow was proposed to assess microbiological risks in poultry meat, revealing a rich diversity of E. coli strains. Notably, 71% of the samples contained E. coli isolates resistant to multiple antibiotics, with 47% carrying isolates positive for ESBL, pAmpC, or mcr genes.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Gokhan Inat, Belgin Siriken, Alper Ciftci, Irfan Erol, Ceren Baskan, Tuba Yildirim
Summary: The objectives of this study were to characterize ESBL-E using pheno- and genotyping methods, evaluate antimicrobial resistance, and investigate intI1 in Enterobacteriaceae isolates from chicken meat and ground beef. The study found that 68.7% of the isolates were capable of beta-lactamase activity and 47.5% were MDR. ESBL-E was found in 22.5% of the isolates, with predominant species being E. coli and Citrobacter braakii.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Xiaozhen Huang, Mengjun Hu, Xiujuan Zhou, Yanhong Liu, Chunlei Shi, Xianming Shi
Article
Food Science & Technology
Zengfeng Zhang, Jingxian Yang, Xuebin Xu, Xiujuan Zhou, Chunlei Shi, Xiaodong Zhao, Yanhong Liu, Xianming Shi
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Fangyuan Zhang, Tianhua Zhai, Shozeb Haider, Yanhong Liu, Zuyi Jacky Huang
Article
Microbiology
Jacob R. Elder, Pina M. Fratamico, Yanhong Liu, David S. Needleman, Lori Bagi, Robert Tebbs, Adam Allred, Prasad Siddavatam, Haktan Suren, Krishna Reddy Gujjula, Chitrita DebRoy, Edward G. Dudley, Xianghe Yan
Summary: A high-throughput molecular method for serotyping E. coli was developed by sequencing genes required for O and H antigens production, along with software for data analysis. The method proved to be a reliable alternative to traditional serotyping methods and successfully detected the presence of virulence factors.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Xiujuan Zhou, Bin Liu, Yanhong Liu, Chunlei Shi, Pina M. Fratamico, Lida Zhang, Dapeng Wang, Jianhua Zhang, Yan Cui, Ping Xu, Xianming Shi
Summary: The deletion of genes SC0368 and SC0595 in Salmonella Choleraesuis led to defects in motility and increased invasiveness in Caco-2 cells. Additionally, SC0368 deletion resulted in up-regulation of genes encoding cytochromes, enhancing bacterial proliferation. These findings suggest that these two genes play important roles in flagella biosynthesis, LPS synthesis, bacterial growth, and virulence within Salmonella C1 serogroup.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Marina Ceruso, Yanhong Liu, Nereus W. Gunther, Tiziana Pepe, Aniello Anastasio, Phoebe X. Qi, Peggy M. Tomasula, John A. Renye
Summary: Listeria monocytogenes is a pathogenic bacterium causing foodborne illness globally. Antimicrobial peptides produced by lactic acid bacteria can prevent Listeria growth in various foods, with pediocin from Lactobacillus plantarum 076 and thermophilin 110 from Streptococcus thermophilus B59671 showing significant anti-listerial activities. Co-culturing these two bacteria in dairy products can effectively reduce L. monocytogenes contamination, while metabolites generated during raw milk fermentation may also have antimicrobial effects.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Tom Edlind, Yanhong Liu
Summary: Multiple environmental sampling tests have been commercialized in recent years to proactively detect pathogens, especially Listeria monocytogenes, within food processing facilities. Coupling a positive detection test with strain typing can provide valuable data for tracking pathogen spread, identifying harborage sites, and differentiating between sporadic and resident contamination.
JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Zengfeng Zhang, Jiang Chang, Xuebin Xu, Min Zhou, Chunlei Shi, Yanhong Liu, Xianming Shi
Summary: This study identified multidrug-resistant S. Enteritidis isolates exhibiting resistance to both fosfomycin and ceftriaxone, with the presence of the fosA3 gene. The fosA3 gene was found to co-transfer with bla(CTX-M-55) on IncFII plasmids, possibly through stepwise integration via homologous recombination. These findings highlight the challenges posed by epidemic IncFII plasmids bearing fosA3-bla(CTX-M-55) for the prevention and treatment of Enterobacteriaceae infections.
ZOONOSES AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Xiaojie Qin, Yanhong Liu, Xianming Shi
Summary: The deletion of acrD in Salmonella Enteritidis decreases its resistance to egg white and results in cell lysis, while having no significant effect on adhesion and invasion ability compared to the wild type strain.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Yanhong Liu, Brian ByongKwon Yoo, Cheng-An Hwang, Mira Rakic Martinez, Atin R. Datta, Pina M. Fratamico
Summary: In this study, the virulence potential of in-frame deletion mutants of ABC transporter genes in Listeria monocytogenes was investigated using in vitro and in vivo methods. The results showed that the deletion mutant LMOf2365_1875 had decreased invasion and cell-to-cell spread efficiency, indicating its potential role in virulence. The study also suggested that ABC transporters may negatively regulate virulence gene expression and be involved in the stress response.
Article
Infectious Diseases
Fangyuan Zhang, Joshua Graham, Tianhua Zhai, Yanhong Liu, Zuyi Huang
Summary: The MurA enzyme, an essential enzyme in bacterial cell wall synthesis, is a potential target for antibiotics. This study used virtual screening to identify potential MurA inhibitors from a large compound database. The identified compounds showed growth inhibition effects in different bacteria, indicating their potential as novel antibiotics or substitutes for fosfomycin-resistant strains.
Article
Microbiology
Joseph Msanne, Jonathan Shao, Richard Ashby, Philip Campos, Yanhong Liu, Daniel Solaiman
Summary: Pseudohyphozyma bogoriensis is a microbial source of high-value sophorolipids, and its genomic sequence provides insights into its metabolic pathways and enables the development of genome manipulation systems.
MICROBIOLOGY RESOURCE ANNOUNCEMENTS
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Yishan Yang, Christopher H. Sommers, Shiowshuh Sheen, Andrew Gehring, Yanhong Liu
Summary: In this study, the draft genomic sequence for Klebsiella pneumoniae 060517CS3-g, isolated from retail ground chicken meat, was reported. This strain contains several antibiotic resistance genes, multiple plasmids, and genes that may contribute to its hypervirulence.
MICROBIOLOGY RESOURCE ANNOUNCEMENTS
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Zengfeng Zhang, Jiang Chang, Xuebin Xu, Min Zhou, Chunlei Shi, Yanhong Liu, Xianming Shi
Summary: Multidrug-resistant Salmonella Enteritidis isolates with fosA3 gene were identified in this study, indicating a potential role of IncFII plasmids in horizontal transfer of resistance genes. The genetic arrangement of the multidrug resistance region (MRR) may have resulted from the stepwise integration of IS26 mobile elements via homologous recombination. Horizontal transfer of IncFII plasmids might contribute to the dissemination of fosA3 and bla(CTX-M-55) resistance genes in S. Enteritidis interspecies.
ZOONOSES AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Ewelina Bigoraj, Iwona Kozyra, Agnieszka Kaupke, Zbigniew Osinski, James Lowther, Artur Rzezutka
Summary: The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of human enteric viruses in mussels sold on the Polish market and study the fecal contamination of shellfish. The study found that human enteric viruses were commonly present in shellfish, with norovirus being the most frequently detected. The study also observed a seasonal distribution pattern of viruses in shellfish samples.
Editorial Material
Food Science & Technology
Bojan Blagojevic, Lis Alban Denmark
Article
Food Science & Technology
Indy Magnus, Fatemeh Abbasi, Hugo Thienpont, Lien Smeesters
Summary: Food safety and quality are increasingly important in our society, driving the development of novel optical food sensing technologies. However, current optical sensing technologies are often limited in their sensitivity and product variability. In this study, we developed a novel pistachio nut screening methodology using fluorescence spectroscopy and advanced chemometrics to simultaneously detect shells, tree parts, and aflatoxins. By optimizing hardware and software parameters, we achieved a high classification accuracy for healthy pistachio kernels.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Xiaodong Wang, Jingqiang Yu, Haixia Wu, Leiying Wu, Wuyunga Borjihan, Cong Wang, Munkhjargal Burenjargal, Alideertu Dong
Summary: This study developed a novel photon-phonon coupling (PPC) cold sterilization technology and compared its effects with low-temperature pasteurization and microwave ultraviolet. The results showed that PPC effectively reduced bacterial count in raw milk with minimal impact on milk quality and nutritional composition.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Riyadh Abdulmalek Hassan, Sharina Abu Hanifah, Lee Yook Heng, Fawaz Al-badaii, Alizar Ulianas
Summary: This study used bibliometric visualisation map analysis to explore the publication outputs, trends, and hotspots for endocrine disruptors (EDMs) biosensor development in relation to mycotoxins. The analysis showed that the current literature primarily focuses on developing biosensors for detecting highly toxic and widely distributed mycotoxins in food, but there needs to be more focus on biosensors for detecting mycotoxins known as endocrine disruptors.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Yajie Zheng, Jianpeng Dou, Changpo Sun, Hujun Liu, Shipei Zhang, Wenfu Wu
Summary: This study investigated the efficiency of modified SA/ll-glucan/Mt microsphere adsorbents in removing DON and ZEN from CSL. The microspheres showed high adsorption capacity, and simple and rapid regeneration was achieved without affecting the removal efficiency of mycotoxins from CSL.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Carlos Adelantado, Jose Angel Salatti-Dorado, Carlos Herrera, Lourdes Arce, Maria Jose Cardador
Summary: High-performance-ion mobility spectrometry (HPIMS) was used for the first time in the analysis of olive oil samples, following a simple liquid-liquid extraction procedure. The developed methodology is user-friendly, fast, and inexpensive, complying with the principles of green chemistry. The proposed approach, combined with multivariate analysis, showed potential in classifying olive oil samples based on their organoleptic quality, with high accuracy rates.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Jia-Wen Wei, Jia-Rong He, Shi-Yi Chen, Yi-Han Guo, Xuan-Zhu Huo, Nuan Zheng, Shuo-Hui Cao, Yao-Qun Li
Summary: Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are a major cause of human cancer. This study developed a quantitative analysis method for PAH4 using the back propagation neural network (BPNN) algorithm and constant wavelength synchronous fluorescence (CWSF) spectra as the data sets. The method can predict the concentrations of PAH4 in edible oil samples without preprocessing or pre-separation. It has been proven to be a powerful tool for the rapid detection of PAH4.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Liyun Chen, Xiumei Li, Jingyi Chen, Ranxun Lin, Yuhan Mai, Yuxin Lin, Guodong Wang, Zheng Chen, Wei Zhang, Jiang Wang, Cai Yuan, Longguang Jiang, Peng Xu, Mingdong Huang
Summary: Food spoilage is primarily caused by microbial contamination. Curcumin has shown moderate antimicrobial activity as a food preservative. This study formulates curcumin with zinc acetate to enhance its efficacy, resulting in Cur-Zn with increased antimicrobial activity against multiple food-contaminating bacteria and fungi. With light illumination, the antimicrobial activity of Cur-Zn is further enhanced due to the photodynamic inactivation (PDI) effect.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Marta Pilar Ortiz-Moriano, Gonzalo Machado-Schiaffino, Eva Garcia-Vazquez, Alba Ardura
Summary: Mislabelling in the global fisheries sector raises concerns about the identity, safety, and sustainability of seafood products. This study examined mislabelling in shrimps and prawns sold in the Spanish market and assessed potential risks of heavy metal ingestion.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Doyeon Kim, Jinwoo Kim, Minsik Kim
Summary: This study demonstrates the enhanced bactericidal activity of engineered lysins fused with amphipathic antimicrobial peptides against Gram-negative bacterium Cronobacter sakazakii. The fusion lysins are capable of disrupting bacterial cells and significantly reducing the risk of infection within a certain range of temperature and pH. Additionally, the study also shows the bactericidal effect of these fusion lysins against other Gram-negative pathogens.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Seul-Ki Park, Kyung-Jin Cho, Du-Min Jo, Young-Mog Kim
Summary: This study presents a new approach for detecting pathogenic Vibrio spp. in contaminated seafood, which combines PCR with a simplified DNA extraction process and pre-culturing step. The method has been validated and shown to be efficient, time-saving, and highly sensitive, offering a potential alternative for improving safety measures in the food industry.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Suwimol Surareungchai, Chaleeda Borompichaichartkul, Chitsiri Rachtanapun, Nutthachai Pongprasert, Pongphen Jitareerat, Varit Srilaong
Summary: This study builds upon previous research and focuses on risk assessment and analysis in the organic salad industry. The results show that previous risk matrix models can be adapted for various raw materials, and preventive control plans can be applied across different aspects of the production process.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Xuan Zhang, Changling Fang, Xiaoyi Lou, Feng Han, Siman Li, Yongfu Shi, Dongmei Huang
Summary: This study aimed to assess the levels of Biogenic amines (BAs) in four common food types in the Chinese market. It was found that cheese and seafood derived product showed higher levels of BAs, and the histamine level in mackerel and yellow rice wine exceeded the limits.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Martina Foschi, Alessandra Biancolillo, Federico Marini, Francesco Cosentino, Francesca Di Donato, Angelo Antonio D'Archivio
Summary: This study aimed to develop a potentially non-destructive and routine-compatible method for the geographical traceability of high-valued Italian chickpeas. By analyzing the spectral information of the outer and inner parts of the kernels, it was found that the spectral analysis of the outer part yielded accurate and reliable results, indicating the possibility of non-destructive authentication.
