The protozoan parasite Toxoplasma gondii is a zoonotic parasite that can be transmitted
from animals to humans. Felids, including domestic cats, are definitive hosts that can shed …

The extensive use of antibiotics leads to antibiotic residues in frequently consumed foods.
Generally, the main use of antibiotics in animals is to treat and prevent diseases and growth …

Found worldwide from Alaska to Australasia, Toxoplasma gondii knows no geographic
boundaries. The protozoan is the source of one of the most common parasitic infections in …

In pig production, the widespread conventional indoor system with a slatted floor currently
dominates. However, this production system is becoming less socially acceptable. In …

Responsive food packaging is an emerging field in food packaging research and the food
industry. Unlike active packaging, responsive packaging systems react to stimuli in the food …

Toxoplasma gondii is a protozoan parasite that is responsible for approximately 24% of all
estimated deaths attributed to foodborne pathogens in the United States. Human infection …

Despite significant efforts by all parties involved, there is still a considerable burden of
foodborne illness, in which micro-organisms play a prominent role. Microbes can enter the …

Pigs are important to the economy of many countries because they are a source of food for
humans. Infected pig meat is a source of Toxoplasma gondii infection for humans and …

Pork is the most consumed meat in the world and is a source of foodborne diseases. To
develop effective food safety interventions for pork, it is crucial to understand the nature of …

Toxoplasmosis, caused by the protozoan parasite Toxoplasma gondii, is an important
disease with worldwide distribution. Infection can occur from ingesting raw or undercooked …