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View article: Neglected and Underutilized Fish Species: The Potential Loss of Value in the Italian Context
Neglected and Underutilized Fish Species: The Potential Loss of Value in the Italian Context Open
This study investigates Italian fishery discards through the lens of neglected and underutilized species (NUS). It estimates the potential loss of value (PLoV) to identify pathways for sustainable valorization under the European Union land…
View article: A Rapid LC–MS/MS Method for Quantification of Biogenic Amines in Meat: Validation and Application for Food Safety Monitoring
A Rapid LC–MS/MS Method for Quantification of Biogenic Amines in Meat: Validation and Application for Food Safety Monitoring Open
Biogenic amines (BAs) are nitrogenous compounds naturally present in protein-rich foods, whose accumulation may indicate spoilage and pose health risks. This study presents the development and validation of a rapid LC–MS/MS method for the …
View article: Production of biogenic amines and changes in the microbiome composition of dry-cured fish during dynamic storage up to the end of the shelf life
Production of biogenic amines and changes in the microbiome composition of dry-cured fish during dynamic storage up to the end of the shelf life Open
View article: Assessment of the Anti-Listeria Effect of Citrus limon Peel Extract In Silico, In Vitro, and in Fermented Cow Milk During Cold Storage
Assessment of the Anti-Listeria Effect of Citrus limon Peel Extract In Silico, In Vitro, and in Fermented Cow Milk During Cold Storage Open
In this study, the antimicrobial effect of Citrus limon peel extract against Listeria monocytogenes was analyzed in silico, tested in vitro, and validated in fermented cow milk during cold storage. The in silico analysis revealed that 4,5-…
View article: Comparative analysis of the microbiome composition of artisanal cheeses produced in the Mediterranean area
Comparative analysis of the microbiome composition of artisanal cheeses produced in the Mediterranean area Open
In the PRIMA project ArtiSaneFood, the microbiological parameters of several artisanal cheeses produced in the Mediterranean area have been quantified. In this pilot study, we selected four of these artisanal cheese products from Italy, Po…
View article: Monitoring and preventing foodborne outbreaks: are we missing wastewater as a key data source?
Monitoring and preventing foodborne outbreaks: are we missing wastewater as a key data source? Open
In 2022, the number of foodborne outbreaks in Europe increased by 43.9%, highlighting the need to improve surveillance systems and design outbreak predictive tools. This review aims to assess the scientific literature describing wastewater…
View article: Application of near-infrared spectroscopy as at line method for the evaluation of histamine in tuna fish (Thunnus albacares)
Application of near-infrared spectroscopy as at line method for the evaluation of histamine in tuna fish (Thunnus albacares) Open
The assessment of histamine levels in fishery products has emerged as a paramount issue in the context of global food safety, given its profound implications for human health and the consequential impact on food quality and trade. Histamin…
View article: Impact of dry aging on quality parameters and microbiological safety of beef
Impact of dry aging on quality parameters and microbiological safety of beef Open
The market of dry aged meat is rapidly increasing. However, few papers report the impact of specific dry aging parameters on quality and microbiological safety of dry aged meat. In this study we assessed the impact of a 90 days dry aging p…
View article: Impact of fish dry-curing on the behaviour of Listeria monocytogenes during the production of ready to eat fishery products
Impact of fish dry-curing on the behaviour of Listeria monocytogenes during the production of ready to eat fishery products Open
View article: Effect of infrared technology on the behavior of <i>Listeria monocytogens</i>, <i>Salmonella</i> spp. and Enterobacteriaceae in homogenized raw vaccine milk: preliminary results
Effect of infrared technology on the behavior of <i>Listeria monocytogens</i>, <i>Salmonella</i> spp. and Enterobacteriaceae in homogenized raw vaccine milk: preliminary results Open
Traditional heat treatments in the dairy industry are known for their high water and energy consumption, and more economically and environmentally friendly solutions are being sought. Infrared (IR) technology offers advantages in energy ef…
View article: Microbiological safety of dry-aged meat: a critical review of data gaps and research needs to define process hygiene and safety criteria
Microbiological safety of dry-aged meat: a critical review of data gaps and research needs to define process hygiene and safety criteria Open
Dry-aged meat is gaining popularity among food business operators and private consumers. The process is carried out in aerobic conditions by hanging beef carcasses or placing subprimal or primal cuts in a dedicated cabinet for several week…
View article: Shotgun metagenomic investigation of foodborne pathogens and antimicrobial resistance genes in artisanal fermented meat products from the Mediterranean area
Shotgun metagenomic investigation of foodborne pathogens and antimicrobial resistance genes in artisanal fermented meat products from the Mediterranean area Open
In this pilot study, we compared the metagenomic profiles of different types of artisanal fermented meat products collected in Italy, Greece, Portugal, and Morocco to investigate their taxonomic profile, also in relation to the presence of…
View article: Systematic review on microbiome-related nutritional interventions interfering with the colonization of foodborne pathogens in broiler gut to prevent contamination of poultry meat
Systematic review on microbiome-related nutritional interventions interfering with the colonization of foodborne pathogens in broiler gut to prevent contamination of poultry meat Open
View article: Microbiological safety of dry-cured fish from the raw material to the end of processing
Microbiological safety of dry-cured fish from the raw material to the end of processing Open
View article: Impact of Dry Aging on Quality Parameters and Microbiological Safety of Beef
Impact of Dry Aging on Quality Parameters and Microbiological Safety of Beef Open
View article: Reduction of the microbial load in meat maturation rooms with and without alkaline electrolyzed water fumigation
Reduction of the microbial load in meat maturation rooms with and without alkaline electrolyzed water fumigation Open
Dry-aging is a process during which meat is stored within maturation chambers at low temperatures and low relative humidity, resulting in improved tenderness and flavor development. The cuts are exposed to the atmosphere by hanging them or…
View article: Comparative evaluation of most probable number and direct plating methods for enumeration of Escherichia coli in Ruditapes philippinarum, and effect on classification of production and relaying areas for live bivalve molluscs
Comparative evaluation of most probable number and direct plating methods for enumeration of Escherichia coli in Ruditapes philippinarum, and effect on classification of production and relaying areas for live bivalve molluscs Open
View article: Loggerhead Sea Turtle as Possible Source of Transmission for Zoonotic Listeriosis in the Marine Environment
Loggerhead Sea Turtle as Possible Source of Transmission for Zoonotic Listeriosis in the Marine Environment Open
Listeria monocytogenes is an ubiquitous pathogen isolated from different host species including fish, crustaceans, and molluscs, but it is rarely a pathogenic microorganism to marine reptiles. In particular, only two cases of fatal dissemi…
View article: Investigation of a <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> sequence type 72 food poisoning outbreak associated with food‐handler contamination in Italy
Investigation of a <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> sequence type 72 food poisoning outbreak associated with food‐handler contamination in Italy Open
On August 2019 a staphylococcal food poisoning outbreak occurred in an elderly home in Piedmont, Italy. The epidemiological investigation performed among the persons that consumed the meal identified chicken salad as the most likely source…
View article: Influence of Fermentation Container Type on Chemical and Microbiological Parameters of Spontaneously Fermented Cow and Goat Milk
Influence of Fermentation Container Type on Chemical and Microbiological Parameters of Spontaneously Fermented Cow and Goat Milk Open
Fermented goat milk is an artisanal beverage with excellent nutritional properties. There are limited data on its physicochemical properties, fatty acids, phenolic acids, and on any insight on microbiota. The aim of this research was to co…
View article: Impact of the implementation of tailored management strategies to reduce the occurrence of aflatoxin M1 in milk-supply chain in Italy
Impact of the implementation of tailored management strategies to reduce the occurrence of aflatoxin M1 in milk-supply chain in Italy Open
View article: Microbiological Safety of Dry-Cured Fish from the Raw Material to the End of Processing
Microbiological Safety of Dry-Cured Fish from the Raw Material to the End of Processing Open
View article: Fate of Salmonella enterica Typhimurium and Listeria monocytogenes in Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia illucens) Larvae Reared on Two Artificial Diets
Fate of Salmonella enterica Typhimurium and Listeria monocytogenes in Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia illucens) Larvae Reared on Two Artificial Diets Open
Ensuring food security is one of the main challenges facing the world over the next 30 years. There is, thus, an urgent need to significantly increase the supply of sustainable protein that can be transformed into animal feed. Proteins fro…
View article: Prevalence and Patterns of Antimicrobial Resistance among Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus spp. in a Veterinary University Hospital
Prevalence and Patterns of Antimicrobial Resistance among Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus spp. in a Veterinary University Hospital Open
The occurrence of antimicrobial resistance in commensal strains of Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus spp. was investigated in 320 samples collected from patients and the environment of a veterinary university hospital—specifically, the c…
View article: Assessment of the Impact on Human Health of the Presence of Norovirus in Bivalve Molluscs: What Data Do We Miss?
Assessment of the Impact on Human Health of the Presence of Norovirus in Bivalve Molluscs: What Data Do We Miss? Open
In the latest One Health ECDC EFSA technical report, Norovirus in fish and fishery products have been listed as the agent/food pair causing the highest number of strong-evidence outbreaks in the EU in 2019. This review aims to identify dat…
View article: Effectiveness of alkaline electrolyzed water in reducing bacterial load on surfaces intended to come into contact with food
Effectiveness of alkaline electrolyzed water in reducing bacterial load on surfaces intended to come into contact with food Open
Alkaline electrolyzed water (REW) is known for its cleaning action. The aim of this work was to assess REW effectiveness in reducing microbial load on surfaces intended for contact with food. Stainlesssteel surfaces were experimentally con…
View article: Evidence of Common Isolates of Streptococcus agalactiae in Bovines and Humans in Emilia Romagna Region (Northern Italy)
Evidence of Common Isolates of Streptococcus agalactiae in Bovines and Humans in Emilia Romagna Region (Northern Italy) Open
Streptococcus agalactiae (group B Streptococcus , GBS) is one of the most important agents of bovine mastitis and causes remarkable direct and indirect economic losses to the livestock sector. Moreover, this species can cause severe human …
View article: Epidemiologic case investigation on the zoonotic transmission of <i>Staphylococcus</i><i>aureus</i> infection from goat to veterinarians
Epidemiologic case investigation on the zoonotic transmission of <i>Staphylococcus</i><i>aureus</i> infection from goat to veterinarians Open
Staphylococcus aureus infection led to a case of goat abortion, and four veterinarians contracted S. aureus infection from the goat during and after the abortion. Three veterinarians assisted a doe during the dystocic delivery of a dead fo…
View article: Corrigendum to “Reduction of Salmonella spp. populations in Italian salami during production process and high pressure processing treatment: Validation of processes to export to the U.S” [Meat Science Volume 157, November 2019, 107869]
Corrigendum to “Reduction of Salmonella spp. populations in Italian salami during production process and high pressure processing treatment: Validation of processes to export to the U.S” [Meat Science Volume 157, November 2019, 107869] Open
View article: Corrigendum to “Update on a model to describe Salmonella spp. population reduction in Italian salami during production and high-pressure processing” [Meat science Volume 177, July 2021, 108506]
Corrigendum to “Update on a model to describe Salmonella spp. population reduction in Italian salami during production and high-pressure processing” [Meat science Volume 177, July 2021, 108506] Open