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View article: Controlling Salmonella enterica in Water-recirculating Systems for Lettuce Production Using a Bacteriophage Cocktail
Controlling Salmonella enterica in Water-recirculating Systems for Lettuce Production Using a Bacteriophage Cocktail Open
Controlled environment agriculture, including hydroponics, vertical farms, and aquaponics, has gained significant attention in recent years for its soil-free cultivation methods using nutrient solutions and substrates. However, food safety…
View article: Whole-genome sequencing and phylogenetic analysis of <i>Salmonella</i> isolated from pullets through final raw product in the processing plant of a conventional broiler complex: a longitudinal study
Whole-genome sequencing and phylogenetic analysis of <i>Salmonella</i> isolated from pullets through final raw product in the processing plant of a conventional broiler complex: a longitudinal study Open
Salmonella are Gram-negative, rod-shaped, entero-invasive foodborne bacteria and are frequently detected in chicken houses and facilities of poultry broiler complexes. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence, critical e…
View article: Mutation in Wzz(fepE) Linked to Altered O-Antigen Biosynthesis and Attenuated Virulence in Rough Salmonella Infantis Variant
Mutation in Wzz(fepE) Linked to Altered O-Antigen Biosynthesis and Attenuated Virulence in Rough Salmonella Infantis Variant Open
Salmonella enterica serovar Infantis has emerged as a prevalent foodborne pathogen in poultry with significant global health implications. This study investigates the molecular characteristics influencing virulence in a S. Infantis rough v…
View article: Bridging Classical Methodologies in Salmonella Investigation with Modern Technologies: A Comprehensive Review
Bridging Classical Methodologies in Salmonella Investigation with Modern Technologies: A Comprehensive Review Open
Advancements in genomics and machine learning have significantly enhanced the study of Salmonella epidemiology. Whole-genome sequencing has revolutionized bacterial genomics, allowing for detailed analysis of genetic variation and aiding i…
View article: Assessment and genomic analysis of Salmonella and Campylobacter from different stages of an integrated no-antibiotics-ever (NAE) broiler complex: a longitudinal study
Assessment and genomic analysis of Salmonella and Campylobacter from different stages of an integrated no-antibiotics-ever (NAE) broiler complex: a longitudinal study Open
The objective of this study was to determine prevalence and perform genomic analysis of Salmonella spp. and Campylobacter spp. isolated from different stages of an integrated NAE broiler complex. Environmental samples were screened with 3M…
View article: Research Note: Role of darkling beetles (Alphitobius diaperinus) and litter in spreading and maintaining Salmonella Enteritidis and Campylobacter jejuni in chicken flocks
Research Note: Role of darkling beetles (Alphitobius diaperinus) and litter in spreading and maintaining Salmonella Enteritidis and Campylobacter jejuni in chicken flocks Open
Salmonella and Campylobacter are common foodborne pathogens in chickens, but their persistence mechanisms within flocks are not fully understood. In this study, 4 groups of SPF Leghorn chickens (n = 50) were orally inoculated with 108Salmo…
View article: Application of a Bacteriophage–Sanitizer Combination in Post-Harvest Control of E. coli O157:H7 Contamination on Spinach Leaves in the Presence or Absence of a High Organic Load Produce Wash
Application of a Bacteriophage–Sanitizer Combination in Post-Harvest Control of E. coli O157:H7 Contamination on Spinach Leaves in the Presence or Absence of a High Organic Load Produce Wash Open
Foodborne illness due to the consumption of contaminated products continues to be a serious public health issue. Bacteriophages might provide a natural and effective way to control and reduce the pathogenic bacterial population on food pro…
View article: Efficacy of Bacteriophage Cocktail to Control E. coli O157:H7 Contamination on Baby Spinach Leaves in the Presence or Absence of Organic Load
Efficacy of Bacteriophage Cocktail to Control E. coli O157:H7 Contamination on Baby Spinach Leaves in the Presence or Absence of Organic Load Open
Fruits and vegetables are high in nutrients that are essential for a healthy lifestyle. However, they also harbor an extensive array of microorganisms such as bacteria, which can be beneficial, neutral, or pathogenic. Foodborne pathogens c…
View article: Peptide ELISA and FRET-qPCR Identified a Significantly Higher Prevalence of Chlamydia suis in Domestic Pigs Than in Feral Swine from the State of Alabama, USA
Peptide ELISA and FRET-qPCR Identified a Significantly Higher Prevalence of Chlamydia suis in Domestic Pigs Than in Feral Swine from the State of Alabama, USA Open
Chlamydia suis is an important, highly prevalent, and diverse obligate intracellular pathogen infecting pigs. In order to investigate the prevalence and diversity of C. suis in the U.S., 276 whole blood samples from feral swine were collec…
View article: Molecular and Serological Prevalence of Leptospira spp. in Feral Pigs (Sus scrofa) and their Habitats in Alabama, USA
Molecular and Serological Prevalence of Leptospira spp. in Feral Pigs (Sus scrofa) and their Habitats in Alabama, USA Open
Leptospirosis is a widespread zoonosis and has been recognized as a re-emerging infectious disease in humans and a variety of wild and domestic animal species. In order to understand the prevalence and diversity of Leptospira spp. in feral…
View article: Potential for Bacteriophage Cocktail to Complement Commercial Sanitizer Use on Produce against Escherichia coli O157:H7
Potential for Bacteriophage Cocktail to Complement Commercial Sanitizer Use on Produce against Escherichia coli O157:H7 Open
The increasing concern for food safety has created a need to evaluate novel techniques to eliminate or control pathogens, resulting in safe food. In this study, four bacteriophages of bovine origin, specific to E. coli O157:H7, were succes…
View article: Comparison of microbiota, antimicrobial resistance genes and mobile genetic elements in flies and the feces of sympatric animals
Comparison of microbiota, antimicrobial resistance genes and mobile genetic elements in flies and the feces of sympatric animals Open
Flies are well-known vectors of bacterial pathogens, but there are little data on their role in spreading microbial community and antimicrobial resistance. In this study, we compared the bacterial community, antimicrobial resistance genes …