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Tyndallization for enhanced microbial safety and quality preservation in ready-to-eat hummus dip Open

Houcine Ben Daoud, André El Khoury, Meriem Chaima Rekaibi, Joseph Yaghi · 2025

Beyond sweetness: Unveiling the antioxidant and the antimicrobial potential of Lebanese carob pod extract Open

Houcine Ben Daoud, André El Khoury, Nicolas Louka, Zahraa Ghandour, Yara Salem , et al. · 2025

Microbial decontamination, texture, and color enhancement of chickpeas and sesame seeds using “Intensification of Vaporization by Decompression to Vacuum” Open

Nicolas Louka, Freddy Mahfoud, Jean Claude Assaf, Charbel Yammine, André El Khoury , et al. · 2025

A Methodological Review of Strategies for Artificial Contamination of Solid Food With Aspergillus flavus and Aflatoxin B1: Insights Into Growth Dynamics, AFB1 Production, and Spiking Techniques for Cereals, Nuts, and Seeds Open

Alaa Abou Dib, Nicolas Louka, Jean Claude Assaf, Sami El Khatib, André El Khoury , et al. · 2025

Aspergillus flavus ( A. flavus ), is a prevalent contaminant of solid food and feed. It produces aflatoxin B 1 (AFB 1 ) and B 2 (AFB 2 ) posing significant toxicological risks to both humans and animals. Extensive research has been conduct…

Comparative analysis of pharmacists’ knowledge and perception on the utilization of precision medicine to reduce antimicrobial resistance in Lebanon and Greece Open

Luna El Bizri, Ahmad Chreif, Rayane Hariri, Joseph Yaghi, André El Khoury · 2024

Pharmacogenomics and precision medicine are promising new tools in the fight against antimicrobial resistance by providing personalized treatment approaches based on an individual genetic makeup. Pharmacists, equipped with appropriate educ…

Stochastic health risk assessment of aflatoxin M1 in cow's milk among Lebanese population Open

Silvia Domínguez, Jérémie Théolier, Rouaa Daou, Samuel Benrejeb Godefroy, Maha Hoteit , et al. · 2024

This study quantitatively assessed AFM₁ exposure through consumption of cows' milk in Lebanese adolescents and adults. Lebanon-specific, non-aggregated data on (i) milk intake and body weight - from an existing survey for adults…

Unlocking the potential of lactic acid bacteria mature biofilm extracts as antibiofilm agents Open

Pamela Hindieh, Joseph Yaghi, Jean Claude Assaf, Ali Chokr, Ali Atoui , et al. · 2024

Determining the dispersion time in Staphylococcus epidermidis biofilm using physical and molecular approaches Open

Suzanne Jonblat, Falah As-sadi, André El Khoury, Neressa Badr, Mireille Kallassy , et al. · 2024

Despite being an innocuous commensal of human skin and mucous membranes, Staphylococcus epidermidis, infects surgical wounds and causes infections through biofilm formation. This study evaluates, in a time-dependent experiment, the …

Dietary Exposure and Risk Assessment of Multi-Mycotoxins (AFB1, AFM1, OTA, OTB, DON, T-2 and HT-2) in the Lebanese Food Basket Consumed by Adults: Findings from the Updated Lebanese National Consumption Survey through a Total Diet Study Approach Open

Maha Hoteit, Zahraa Abbass, Rouaa Daou, Nikolaos Tzenios, Lamis Chmeis , et al. · 2024

Mycotoxins have been linked to adverse health impacts, including liver cancer and kidney diseases. The objectives of the current study were to evaluate the dietary exposure of Lebanese adults to multi-mycotoxins (aflatoxin B1 (AFB1), aflat…

Evaluation of the protective efficiency of an autogenous Vibrio anguillarum vaccine in lumpfish (Cyclopterus lumpus) under controlled and field conditions in Atlantic Canada Open

Oluwatoyin Onireti, Trung Cao, Ignacio Vásquez, Joy Chukwu-Osazuwa, Hajarooba Gnanagobal , et al. · 2023

Lumpfish ( Cyclopterus lumpus ) have become the predominant cleaner fish species used in North American salmon aquaculture. Vibrio anguillarum is a frequent pathogen of lumpfish in Atlantic Canada, and current vaccines against local isolat…

Aflatoxins and Ochratoxin A in Tea Sold in Lebanon: Effects of Type, Packaging, and Origin Open

Hussein F. Hassan, Hadeel Tashani, Farah Ballouk, Rouaa Daou, André El Khoury , et al. · 2023

Tea is among the oldest and most-known beverages around the world, and it has many flavors and types. Tea can be easily contaminated in any of its production steps, especially with mycotoxins that are produced particularly in humid and war…

Editorial: Risk assessment of mycotoxins in food Open

Nada El Darra, Nabil Grimi, Ian Watson, André El Khoury · 2023

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Public health risk associated with the co-occurrence of aflatoxin B1 and ochratoxin A in spices, herbs, and nuts in Lebanon Open

Rouaa Daou, Maha Hoteit, Khlood Bookari, Karine Joubrane, Lydia Rabbaa Khabbaz , et al. · 2023

Background Aflatoxin B 1 and ochratoxin A are mycotoxins produced by filamentous fungi that attack crops on field and storage. Both mycotoxins present a risk on public health since aflatoxin B 1 is a hepatotoxic and hepatocarcinogenic agen…

Prevalence and Antibiotic Resistance of Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli Isolated from Bovine Raw Milk in Lebanon: A study on Antibiotic Usage, Antibiotic Residues, and Assessment of Human Health Risk Using the One Health Approach Open

Maha Hoteit, Joseph Yaghi, André El Khoury, Rouaa Daou, Pamela Hindieh , et al. · 2022

The emergence, persistence, and spread of antibiotic-resistant microbes is a tremendous public health threat that is considered nowadays a critical One Health issue. In Lebanon, the consumption of raw bovine milk has been recently reported…

Inhibition of Aflatoxin B1 Synthesis in Aspergillus flavus by Mate (Ilex paraguariensis), Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) and Green Tea (Camellia sinensis) Extracts: Relation with Extract Antioxidant Capacity and Fungal Oxidative Stress Response Modulation Open

Anthony Al Khoury, André El Khoury, Ophélie Rocher, Pamela Hindieh, Olivier Puel , et al. · 2022

Plant extracts may represent an ecofriendly alternative to chemical fungicides to limit aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) contamination of foods and feeds. Mate (Ilex paraguariensis), rosemary (Romarinus officinalis) and green tea (Camellia sinensis) ar…

Aflatoxins in the Era of Climate Change: The Mediterranean Experience Open

Rouaa Daou, Jean Claude Assaf, André El Khoury · 2022

Aspergilluss sp. is a fungi that attack crops on the field or during storage. Generally, those fungi are most frequent in tropical and subtropical regions where environmental factors characterized by high humidity and temperatures are favo…

Phenolic Compounds Recovery from Blood Orange Peels Using a Novel Green Infrared Technology Ired-Irrad®, and Their Effect on the Inhibition of Aspergillus flavus Proliferation and Aflatoxin B1 Production Open

Sally El Kantar, Hiba N. Rajha, André El Khoury, Mohamed Koubaa, Simon Nachef , et al. · 2022

The intensification of total phenolic compound (TPC) extraction from blood orange peels was optimized using a novel green infrared-assisted extraction technique (IRAE, Ired-Irrad®) and compared to the conventional extraction using a water …

Heat resistance of Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella sp., and Escherichia coli isolated from frequently consumed foods in the Lebanese market Open

Hussein F. Hassan, Christelle F. Iskandar, Reem Hamzeh, Nathalie Malek, André El Khoury , et al. · 2022

The purpose of this study was to determine the heat resistance of isolated Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella sp., and Escherichia coli bacterial strains obtained from frequently consumed foods (chicken sandwiches, cheese, raw chicken, tahi…

Single, Subsequent, or Simultaneous Treatments to Mitigate Mycotoxins in Solid Foods and Feeds: A Critical Review Open

Alaa Abou Dib, Jean Claude Assaf, André El Khoury, Sami El Khatib, Mohamed Koubaa , et al. · 2022

Mycotoxins in solid foods and feeds jeopardize the public health of humans and animals and cause food security issues. The inefficacy of most preventive measures to control the production of fungi in foods and feeds during the pre-harvest …

Lactobacillus rhamnosus and Staphylococcus epidermidis in gut microbiota: in vitro antimicrobial resistance Open

Pamela Hindieh, Joseph Yaghi, André El Khoury, Ali Chokr, Ali Atoui , et al. · 2022

Dietary Exposure and Risk Assessment of Mycotoxins in Thyme and Thyme-Based Products Marketed in Lebanon Open

Hussein F. Hassan, Lara Koaik, André El Khoury, Ali Atoui, Tahra El Obeid , et al. · 2022

This study aimed at evaluating the incidence of aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) and ochratoxin A (OTA) in thyme and thyme-based products, related dietary exposure, and cancer risk for regular and high consumption. A total of 160 samples were collected…

Detoxification approaches of mycotoxins: by microorganisms, biofilms and enzymes Open

Sahar Nahle, André El Khoury, Ioannis N. Savvaidis, Ali Chokr, Nicolas Louka , et al. · 2022

Aflatoxin B1 Occurrence in Children under the Age of Five’s Food Products and Aflatoxin M1 Exposure Assessment and Risk Characterization of Arab Infants through Consumption of Infant Powdered Formula: A Lebanese Experience Open

Rouaa Daou, Maha Hoteit, Khlood Bookari, Majid M. Alkhalaf, Sahar Nahle , et al. · 2022

Aflatoxin M1 (AFM1) is a salient metabolite that can be used to assess Aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) exposure in humans and animals. The carcinogenic potency of AFB1 and AFM1 was severely reported. The aims of this study were (1) to survey the conta…

Anti-Fungal and Anti-Aflatoxigenic Properties of Organs of Cannabis sativa L.: Relation to Phenolic Content and Antioxidant Capacities Open

Anthony Al Khoury, Rhend Sleiman, Ali Atoui, Pamela Hindieh, Richard G. Maroun , et al. · 2021

Aflatoxin B1 is a carcinogenic mycotoxin that frequently contaminates crops worldwide. Current research indicates that the use of natural extracts to combat mycotoxin contamination may represent an eco-friendly, sustainable strategy to ens…

SEROTYPING AND ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE OF SALMONELLA (Spp). ISOLATED FROM FOOD MATRICES AND CLINICAL SPECIMENS FROM LEBANON Open

André El Khoury, Joseph Yaghi, Ali Atoui, Grace NARGUIZIAN, Marie-Noël Mansour , et al. · 2021

Salmonella (spp) is a genus of bacteria responsible for the most frequently reported cases of foodborne illnesses worldwide. In this study, serotyping was done by using highly specific manufactured antisera, to identify circulating Salmone…

Mycotoxins: Factors influencing production and control strategies Open

Rouaa Daou, Karine Joubrane, Richard G. Maroun, Lydia Rabbaa Khabbaz, Ali Ismail , et al. · 2021

Mycotoxins are secondary metabolites produced by filamentous fungi in food and feed due to several conditions that affect fungal growth and mycotoxin production in different ways. This review aims to explore the different factors that affe…

Regulation of Secondary Metabolism in the Penicillium Genus Open

Christelle El Hajj Assaf, Chrystian Zetina-Serrano, Nadia Tahtah, André El Khoury, Ali Atoui , et al. · 2020

Penicillium, one of the most common fungi occurring in a diverse range of habitats, has a worldwide distribution and a large economic impact on human health. Hundreds of the species belonging to this genus cause disastrous decay in food cr…

Prediction of Salmonella serovars isolated from clinical and food matrices in Lebanon and genomic-based investigation focusing on Enteritidis serovar Open

Marie-Noël Mansour, Joseph Yaghi, André El Khoury, Arnaud Felten, Michel‐Yves Mistou , et al. · 2020

Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica serovars are considered major causes of food poisoning and we performed this study because Salmonella is a burden in Lebanon. The present study investigated the ability of genomic information to predict …

Co-Occurrence of Aflatoxin B1 and Ochratoxin A in Lebanese Stored Wheat Open

Karine Joubrane, Dima Mnayer, André El Khoury, Anthony El Khoury, Elie Awad · 2020

The aim of the study was to determine the levels of aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) and ochratoxin A (OTA) in durum wheat samples collected over six periods of time from two official warehouses (A and B) in Lebanon. The concentrations of AFB1 in wheat…

Aflatoxin Biosynthesis and Genetic Regulation: A Review Open

Isaura Caceres, Anthony Al Khoury, Rhoda El Khoury, Sophie Lorber, Isabelle P. Oswald , et al. · 2020

The study of fungal species evolved radically with the development of molecular techniques and produced new evidence to understand specific fungal mechanisms such as the production of toxic secondary metabolites. Taking advantage of these …

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