An official website of the United States government
Here’s how you know
Official websites use .gov
A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.
Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock (
) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.
European Union; ascites; cellulitis; food chain; food safety; information sources; meat inspection; monitoring; statistics; Finland
Abstract:
... The comprehensive, reliable, and comparable meat inspection (MI) data of broiler chickens (i.e. broilers) are essential for the monitoring and surveillance of broiler health and welfare at the national and European Union (EU) levels. We compared the condemnation causes issued to broiler carcasses during MI in four large Finnish broiler slaughterhouses (SHs) by investigating the similarities and di ...
... This review aims to provide a clear description of the compatibility between the main biopolymer matrix and the reinforcing components in manufacturing active and intelligent packaging film. The incorporation of natural extracts and/or nanomaterial improved the mechanical and barrier performance by increasing the cohesiveness of the biopolymer matrix. Meanwhile, the colour changes were due to the ...
data collection; dry matter content; food safety; fruit quality; fruits; pears; quality control; spectral analysis; total soluble solids
Abstract:
... Model updating for developed calibrations is critical for robust spectral analysis in fruit quality control. Existing methods have limitations that usually need sufficient samples for model recalibration and are mainly designed for conventional linear models. This study proposes a model fine-tuning approach to update nonlinear deep learning models using limited sample sizes for fruit detection und ...
... Tropomyosin (TM), a major allergen in shellfish, has raised increasing concern in industrialized countries and resulted in an urgent need for accurate, simple, and sensitive methods for tracing its presence in food products. Herein, we proposed a sandwich biosensor that employed the rationally imprinted magnetic particles and aptamer modified carbon dots for the detection of TM in seafood products ...
... The increase in fraudulent incidents has resulted in a change of focus in theory related to investigating food fraud from risk mitigation to vulnerability reduction. While the literature provided a framework from which to identify possible areas of vulnerability to food fraud, it does not provide a methodology that would allow food producers and processors to quantify and assess their vulnerabilit ...
... Bisphenol A (BPA) as the most common endocrine disruptor used in food containers and packaging is causing adverse effects for human beings. Accordingly, in situ detection of BPA is of practical importance for food safety. However, the complicated operations of existed methods and interference of various impurities in food matrix restrict the realization of real-time in situ BPA sensing in food sam ...
... Fresh noodles are subjected to rapid spoilage, mainly due to the microorganism, which adversely affect their shelf life. In this study, we developed a new specific strategy by targeting microbial species to extend the shelf life of fresh noodles. We found that at 4 °C, 15 °C, 25 °C and 37 °C, the shelf life of fresh noodles were 5, 1, <1 and < 1 days based on total viable count (TVC) and molds, re ...
... This paper presents a novel strategy for the real-time detection of organophosphate pesticides by imprinting parathion molecules at the surface of conductive functional polyaniline nanoparticles (PANIs). It has been demonstrated that the introduction of vinyl group on the surface of PANIs is not only beneficial to the selectivity of imprinting polymerization, but also to the preconcentration of pa ...
... Aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) contamination in food is not only a serious health threat to humans, but also a considerable economic burden worldwide. Rapid and accurate detection of AFB1 during production, processing, transportation and storage is therefore a prerequisite to prevent spreading of AFB1. Here, we developed a simple and easy-to-use lateral flow aptasensor (LFA) to visually detect AFB1 using AFB ...
Listeria; colorimetry; detection limit; food safety; loop-mediated isothermal amplification; mushrooms; point-of-care systems; public health
Abstract:
... Since the contamination of Listeria species is considered as a serious problem in public health and food industries, a rapid, accurate, and easy-to-use detection method is highly demanded. The objective of this study is to develop a colorimetric loop-mediated isothermal amplification (cLAMP) assay using a molecular beacon for the rapid and sensitive detection of Listeria species in enoki mushroom. ...
... Fish is an excellent source for high-quality protein, good fat (omega 3 and 6), vitamins (B, D), and minerals (Ca, P, Zn, I, Mg, K, etc.) and can lower blood pressure and help reduce the risk of a heart attack or stroke. The illegal addition of formaldehyde (FA) to extend the shelf life is a common problem reported in many countries and the FA is classified as a group 1 human carcinogen by the Int ...
chlorides; derivatization; food safety; gastric juice; liquid-liquid extraction; methylene chloride; morbidity; mortality; mushrooms; neurotoxicity; public health; soups; tandem mass spectrometry; therapeutics; ultra-performance liquid chromatography; urine
Abstract:
... Mushroom poisoning is becoming a serious food safety and public health issue due to its high morbidity and mortality in some parts of the world. Identifying mushroom toxins at an early stage of suspected intoxication is crucial for therapeutic decision making. Ibotenic acid, muscimol, 2-amino-4,5-hexadienoic acid and 2-amino-4-pentynoic acid are a group of amino group-containing mushroom toxins th ...
... Understanding the bacterial behavior in response to sublethal stresses is crucial for the optimization of antimicrobial treatments, particularly in food processing. However, the data regarding the effect of sublethal concentrations of essential oils (EOs) on microbial cells are still scarce. In this study, we evaluated the response of Listeria monocytogenes ATCC 7644 to the sublethal concentration ...
Monte Carlo method; aflatoxin M1; compliance; food safety; health effects assessments; human health; infant formulas; markets; milk; quality control; sample size; standard deviation; systematic review; uncertainty analysis
Abstract:
... Mycotoxins, predominantly aflatoxin M1 (AFM1), require better quality control in infant formula milk (IFM). This study aims to use a systematic review study to estimate the amount and health risk assessment of AFM1 of IFM for infants less than one year old in the last two decades worldwide. For this purpose, a systematic search was conducted from June 27, 2000, to April 5, 2021. Two hundred and tw ...
... Table olive products can contribute to the nutritional intake of acrylamide; a compound classified as a probable carcinogen. For an exposure evaluation of acrylamide the analysis of market products is therefore important. However, it must be taken into account that olives are often used in heated meals e.g. pizza products, which is expected to affect the final acrylamide concentration. Here we pre ...
... Antibiotics residue in food is a big threat to human being health and life. Development of simple and fast detection techniques targeting residual antibiotics are urgently needed for food safety. Many analytical techniques have been used for the detection of antibiotic residues in food. Among these analytical techniques, microfluidic analysis gains increasing attention due to its advantages of low ...
... Allergen cross-contamination is a significant area of food allergen management (FAM) caused by the presence of unintended allergens in food products. In this study, a list of allergen transmission vectors (ATVs) and allergen cross-contact (ACC) control measures were identified, and their prevalence was determined in 36 small food businesses (SFBs). Based on the data and using a T-shaped matrix dia ...
Benjamin C. Remington; Joseph Baumert; W. Marty Blom; Luca Bucchini; Neil Buck; René Crevel; Fleur De Mooij; Simon Flanagan; James Hindley; Bushra Javed; Despoina Angeliki Stavropoulou; Myrthe W. van den Dungen; Marjan van Ravenhorst; Si Wang; Michael Walker; Participants in the ILSI Europe Virtual Workshop of 29th October 2020
... Quantitative risk assessment (QRA) for allergens exists in many different forms with different requirements placed on the risk assessor depending on the question that needs to be answered. An electronic workshop held in October 2020 and comprising representatives from a wide range of food allergy and allergen stakeholder groups identified that a summary of current best in class guidance, identifie ...
... Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) is a common pathogen that can cause severe foodborne diseases. Therefore, the detection of S. aureus in food has been the focus of attention. In this study, a strategy for the detection of S. aureus using magnetic separation technology combined with colorimetry was proposed. Phenylboronic acid, as a compound that had been widely used in the identification of sugar ...
Raman spectroscopy; barns; biomarkers; cages; carotenoids; food industry; food safety; profitability; public health
Abstract:
... The aim of this study is to show that Raman spectroscopy is a sensitive tool, which can be used to analyse eggs obtained in various hens' housing breeding systems. This study provided a new and simple method for testing hens’ eggs breeding systems. Raman methods have the potential to be applied by commercial inspections in the food industry for verification labels placed on eggs. The development o ...
cluster analysis; databases; food safety; models; questionnaires; restaurants; social networks; Costa Rica
Abstract:
... Limited information exists about food allergies in Costa Rica. The objective of this research was to apply a knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAPs) study to establish an initial database for the country. Data were collected through an online questionnaire published in 2020 and cluster analysis was used to create groups based on responses to questions about specific areas. General scores were o ...
... Yersinia enterocolitica is a pervasive pathogen associated with foodborne infections. Citral is an FDA-certified food safety ingredient derived from plants because citral has antioxidant, antibacterial and anticancer properties. This study was conducted to investigate the antibacterial activity of citral against Y. enterocolitica and its possible antimicrobial mechanism. The minimum inhibitory con ...
... Protocatechuic acid (PCA) has adequate antibacterial activity against foodborne pathogens; however, its antibacterial mechanism has been rarely investigated. Therefore, this study attempts to elucidate the antibacterial mechanism of PCA against Yersinia enterocolitica. The corresponding results showed that PCA had a satisfactory antibacterial effect on Y. enterocolitica with a minimum inhibitory c ...
... Listeria monocytogenes (L. monocytogenes) is a highly pathogenic microorganism that can cause food contamination and a series of foodborne diseases. Linalool is widely used in the food processing industry due to its excellent antibacterial properties. But its antimicrobial mechanism against L. monocytogenes has scarcely been reported based on metabolomics technology. In this study, the activity of ...
... Listeria monocytogenes is a prominent foodborne pathogen with potent biofilm-forming capability, which is to be crucial for its antimicrobial resistance and persistence. Therefore, using a combination of preservative components (hurdle technology) to control biofilms is a promising strategy. The purpose of this study was to investigate the antibiofilm efficacy of nisin alone and combined with thym ...
... We developed a short-time treatment to inactivate Xanthomonas campestris and Salmonella enterica on cabbage, chili pepper, and radish seeds by a combination of chlorine dioxide (ClO₂) gas and heat. ClO₂ gas was evaporated from a mixed solution which contained hydrochloric acid (1 N) and sodium chlorite (100,000 ppm) (ClO₂ solution). To produce ClO₂ gas (3,000 ppm) in an 1.8 L airtight container, a ...
... Virgin olive oil (VOO) provides an important source of healthy compounds. Its high concentrations of monounsaturated fatty acids and phenolic compounds contribute toward its nutritional, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties. VOO is used in the preparation of many dishes worldwide and forms a staple of the Mediterranean diet; however, the antimicrobial activity of VOO in food matrices has been ...
... Plant essential oils and polyphenol are promising antimicrobial agents, though their undesirable physical stability, volatilization, and hydrophobic property followed with unfavorable antimicrobial activity limited application in foods. In this study, oregano essential oil (OEO)-resveratrol (Res) emulsions were prepared using 0.25% sodium caseinate (SC) with and without 2.0% inulin/gum Arabic (GA) ...
... Lyophilized alga Fucus spiralis powder was incorporated into a gelatin-based film and employed as a packaging system for mackerel (Scomber scombrus) muscle portions throughout a 9-day refrigerated storage period at 4 °C. In global terms, a progressive loss of quality could be observed in fish muscle with increasing storage time. Comparisons between batches allowed us to conclude an inhibitory effe ...
... Antimicrobial photodynamic treatment (aPDT) is a light-based method developed for the inactivation of microorganisms. With the emergence of antifungal- and antibiotic-resistant microorganisms, aPDT has been suggested as a promising microbial control strategy. The treatment is based on a combination of visible light, a photosensitizer (PS), and molecular oxygen. Illuminating the PS with adequate li ...
... During preparation, processing, and distribution, the spoilage of meat products has been causing a negative economic impact in the meat industries. In addition, lipid/protein oxidation and deterioration resulting from microorganisms' development are other concerns verified during the storage of meat and meat derivatives. In this sense, the meat industry has designed biopolymers-based materials con ...
aeration; chronic exposure; detergents; food safety; industry; oilseed cakes; pesticides; saponins; soybeans; tap water
Abstract:
... Vegetables and fruits may contain pesticides, leading to several health complications after long-term exposure. The food byproducts of soybean and camellia seed cake contain abundant saponins but are poorly utilized. This study aimed to investigate the capacity of soybean byproduct-extracted saponins (SBE) and camellia seed cake-extracted saponins (CSE) to remove pesticide residues in fruits and v ...
food contamination; mycotoxins; oligonucleotides; public health; risk
Abstract:
... Mycotoxin prevalence in food is a global public health issue, that could impose severe economic burdens. To prevent risk of exposure to mycotoxins, it is of great importance to develop selective, sensitive, and reliable methods to monitor mycotoxin levels in food samples. Recent advances in nanotechnology have produced many nanomaterials with unique physical features and extensive effort has been ...
... All junior high school (JHS) students are consumers of food, and as consumers, they have a role in preventing foodborne diseases (FBD) by properly preparing and handling of food. However, food safety is not integrated in the Philippine curriculum. Due to this gap, this study validated food safety lessons (FSLs) and determined if these educational materials enhanced retention of knowledge and skill ...
... Current food safety technological solutions and management systems need to be complemented with more-comprehensive food integrity tools and strategies to address, control and prevent food fraud throughout the global supply chain. In this paper, the novel construct of food integrity culture is introduced. Its definition is presented and its operationalization was investigated and tested through met ...
... Carnaroli is a high quality and priced variety, being considered as one of the finest Italian rice varieties due to its sensorial and rheological properties and, thus being a potential adulteration target. The present work aimed at exploiting polymorphisms in the Alk (A/G and GC/TT in exon 8) and Waxy ((CT)n and G/T in intron 1) genes by HRM analysis to differentiate Carnaroli rice from closely re ...
Bayesian theory; automation; food safety; food supply chain; income; milk; milk prices; raw milk; risk; Italy; Netherlands; United Kingdom
Abstract:
... Traditionally, early warning systems for food safety are based on monitoring targeted food safety hazards. Optimal early warning systems, however, should identify signals that precede the development of a food safety risk. Moreover, such signals could be identified in factors from domains adjacent to the food supply chain, so-called drivers of change and other indicators. In this study, we show fo ...
Elio López-García; Antonio Benítez-Cabello; Francisco Rodríguez-Gómez; Verónica Romero-Gil; Antonio Garrido-Fernández; Rufino Jiménez-Díaz; Francisco Noé Arroyo-López
... In this work, metataxonomic-compositional data analysis was applied to study the influence of inoculation, type of ecosystem (brine or fruit), and time of fermentation (0, 24, and 83 days) on the bacterial composition dynamic during industrial Manzanilla Spanish-style green table olive fermentations. Differences in the physicochemical and microbiological characteristics between inoculated and spon ...
... Mango is an important tropical fruit in the world. Mango anthracnose is one of the most severe postharvest diseases caused by Colletotrichum gloeosporioides. Biocontrol by actinomycetes is considered as a promising strategy. Here, 67 actinomycetes were isolated from mangrove forest soils. A strain labelled with HSL-9B showed 63.21% of the inhibition ratio against C. gloeosporioides and broad-spect ...
... The aim of the study was to develop novel antimicrobial coatings which could be used for extending the microbiological quality of perishable food products. Seven different antimicrobial peptides (Lfcinβ, PLGG, MBP-1, LL-37, Cys-LL-37, RW4 and melittin) have been investigated as possible agents for implementation into the previously developed chitosan/furcellaran (CHIT/FUR) coatings. The study incl ...
... This study was dedicated to apply biological treatment using Lactobacillus (LAB) fermentation separately or in combination with an acoustic screening method for the prevention of mycotoxins in Fusarium spp. contaminated wheat-based products. Wheat samples of different contamination were treated separately using antimicrobial LAB strains (L. casei, L. plantarum, L. paracasei, and L. uvarum) and the ...
... The purpose of this study was to investigate the changes in the main phenolic compounds and in vitro antioxidant activity of functional flavored yogurt supplemented with mulberry pomace (MP) during cold storage. Three anthocyanins (cyanidin-3-O-glucoside, cyanidin-3-O-rutinoside and pelargonidin-3-O-glucoside) and six non-anthocyanin monomeric phenolics (resveratrol, catechol, catechin, rutin, que ...
... Shiga-toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) have been implicated with numerous outbreaks associated with contaminated fresh produce. Bacteriophages (phages) are viruses that specifically target and utilize bacterial hosts for replication. Although phage products for biocontrol are currently available, the risk of potential bacterial resistance mandates further characterization of new strains for ...
... N,O-Heterocycles play an important role in the characteristic flavor of green tea owing to their strong odors and low odor thresholds. In this study, a rapid and sensitive method was developed to determine seven N,O-heterocycles in green tea by using headspace solid-phase microextraction Arrow (HS-SPME-Arrow) coupled with gas chromatography-triple quadrupole-tandem mass spectrometry. The HS-SPME-A ...
... Sixty samples of chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) harvested in the Italian territories of Cicerale (Campania), Valentano (Lazio) and Navelli (Abruzzo) in 2019 were characterized by determination of the content of ten elements (Ca, K, P, Mg, Mo, Cu, Fe, Mn, Zn and Sr) with Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectrometry (ICP-OES). Classification of the samples was performed using both discrim ...
... Non-enzymatic browning (NEB) is the major quality deterioration of Choerospondias axillaris fruit cake (CAFC) occurred during drying. The evolution of NEB, 5-Hydroxymethyl furfural (5-HMF), total phenols and ascorbic acid contents of CAFCs during hot air drying at various temperatures (50, 60, 70, 80 and 90 °C) were studied, and the anti-browning agents for inhibiting NEB were evaluated. The resul ...
... Two types of cold plasma generating paper-based electrodes (CPPE) made with flexible metallized paper were developed to decontaminate fresh produce. As opposed to conventional rigid volume dielectric barrier discharge electrodes currently used for in-package plasma generation for which voltage increases as a function of thickness, two flexible CPPE configurations based on surface dielectric barrie ...
... The requirement for developing an instrumental method for analysis of volatile compounds responsible for the aroma that supports the work of the sensory panel test of virgin olive oils is a matter of great importance. In this paper, five laboratories participated in a collaborative study within the EU H2020 OLEUM project to develop a peer interlaboratory study of a harmonized SPME-GC-MS method for ...
... The combination of prior plasma-activated water soaking (PS) before whey protein isolate-crude ginger extract coating (WC) on the cold storage stability (4 °C) of Asian sea bass steaks (ASBS) was first investigated in the present study. The total viable count of control, WC, PS, and PS + WC exceeded the acceptable limit on Days 8, 15, 25, and 30 of storage, respectively. Throughout storage, all th ...
... The combined effects of electron-beam (e-beam) irradiation and modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) on the physicochemical and quality characteristics of sauced duck were evaluated, with particular focus on the correlation between physicochemical parameters and spoilage bacterial community under different treatment conditions. The effects of irradiation doses (0–6 kGy) and gas composition were firs ...