Lactic acid bacteria as antibacterial agents to extend the shelf life of fresh and minimally processed fruits and vegetables: Quality and safety aspects

S Agriopoulou, E Stamatelopoulou, M Sachadyn-Król… - Microorganisms, 2020 - mdpi.com
Eating fresh fruits and vegetables is, undoubtedly, a healthy habit that should be adopted by
everyone (particularly due to the nutrients and functional properties of fruits and vegetables) …

When smartphone enters food safety: A review in on-site analysis for foodborne pathogens using smartphone-assisted biosensors

T Yang, Z Luo, T Bewal, L Li, Y Xu, SM Jafari, X Lin - Food Chemistry, 2022 - Elsevier
Pathogens are one of the supreme threats for the public health around the world in food
supply chain. The on-site monitoring is an emerging trend for screening pathogens during …

Role played by the environment in the emergence and spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) through the food chain

EFSA Panel on Biological Hazards (BIOHAZ)… - Efsa …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
The role of food‐producing environments in the emergence and spread of antimicrobial
resistance (AMR) in EU plant‐based food production, terrestrial animals (poultry, cattle and …

Ultrasound improves the decontamination effect of thyme essential oil nanoemulsions against Escherichia coli O157: H7 on cherry tomatoes

Q He, M Guo, TZ Jin, SA Arabi, D Liu - International Journal of Food …, 2021 - Elsevier
Abstract Development of novel and effective decontamination technologies to ensure the
microbiological safety of fresh produce has gained considerable attention, mainly driven by …

Can gene editing reduce postharvest waste and loss of fruit, vegetables, and ornamentals?

EN Shipman, J Yu, J Zhou, K Albornoz… - Horticulture …, 2021 - academic.oup.com
Postharvest waste and loss of horticultural crops exacerbates the agricultural problems
facing humankind and will continue to do so in the next decade. Fruits and vegetables …

Population dynamics of Listeria spp., Salmonella spp., and Escherichia coli on fresh produce: A scoping review

S Bolten, A Belias, KA Weigand, M Pajor… - … Reviews in Food …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Collation of the current scope of literature related to population dynamics (ie, growth, die‐off,
survival) of foodborne pathogens on fresh produce can aid in informing future research …

Fate of Clostridia and other spore-forming Firmicute bacteria during feedstock anaerobic digestion and aerobic composting

J Subirats, H Sharpe, E Topp - Journal of Environmental Management, 2022 - Elsevier
Pathogenic spore-forming Firmicutes are commonly present in animal and human wastes
that are used as fertilizers in crop production. Pre-treatments of organic waste prior to land …

New insights into cross-contamination of fresh-produce

A Possas, F Pérez-Rodríguez - Current Opinion in Food Science, 2023 - Elsevier
Cross-contamination is a primary cause of pathogen contamination in fresh-produce
affecting any point of its production-distribution chain. This work provides a review of the …

Antimicrobial function of yeast against pathogenic and spoilage microorganisms via either antagonism or encapsulation: A review

Y Ma, M Wu, X Qin, Q Dong, Z Li - Food Microbiology, 2023 - Elsevier
Contaminations of pathogenic and spoilage microbes on foods are threatening food safety
and quality, highlighting the importance of developing antimicrobial agents. According to …

Hydroponic agriculture and microbial safety of vegetables: promises, challenges, and solutions

S Sela Saldinger, V Rodov, D Kenigsbuch, A Bar-Tal - Horticulturae, 2023 - mdpi.com
Hydroponics is a farming technique for growing plants with mineral nutrients using a soil-
free medium. The plant roots are submerged in soil-free media, such as vermiculite or …