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Little A, Mendonca A, Dickson J, Fortes-Da-Silva P, Boylston T, Lewis B, Coleman S, Thomas-Popo E. Acid Adaptation Enhances Tolerance of Escherichia coli O157:H7 to High Voltage Atmospheric Cold Plasma in Raw Pineapple Juice. Microorganisms 2024; 12:1131. [PMID: 38930513 PMCID: PMC11205674 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms12061131] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2024] [Revised: 05/28/2024] [Accepted: 05/29/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024] Open
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Pathogens that adapt to environmental stress can develop an increased tolerance to some physical or chemical antimicrobial treatments. The main objective of this study was to determine if acid adaptation increased the tolerance of Escherichia coli O157:H7 to high voltage atmospheric cold plasma (HVACP) in raw pineapple juice. Samples (10 mL) of juice were inoculated with non-acid-adapted (NAA) or acid-adapted (AA) E. coli to obtain a viable count of ~7.00 log10 CFU/mL. The samples were exposed to HVACP (70 kV) for 1-7 min, with inoculated non-HVACP-treated juice serving as a control. Juice samples were analyzed for survivors at 0.1 h and after 24 h of refrigeration (4 °C). Samples analyzed after 24 h exhibited significant decreases in viable NAA cells with sub-lethal injury detected in both NAA and AA survivors (p < 0.05). No NAA survivor in juice exposed to HVACP for 5 or 7 min was detected after 24 h. However, the number of AA survivors was 3.33 and 3.09 log10 CFU/mL in juice treated for 5 and 7 min, respectively (p < 0.05). These results indicate that acid adaptation increases the tolerance of E. coli to HVACP in pineapple juice. The potentially higher tolerance of AA E. coli O157:H7 to HVACP should be considered in developing safe juice processing parameters for this novel non-thermal technology.
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- Allison Little
- Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011, USA; (A.L.); (P.F.-D.-S.); (T.B.); (B.L.); (S.C.); (E.T.-P.)
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- Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011, USA; (A.L.); (P.F.-D.-S.); (T.B.); (B.L.); (S.C.); (E.T.-P.)
- Interdepartmental Microbiology Program, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011, USA;
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- Interdepartmental Microbiology Program, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011, USA;
- Department of Animal Science, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011, USA
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- Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011, USA; (A.L.); (P.F.-D.-S.); (T.B.); (B.L.); (S.C.); (E.T.-P.)
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- Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011, USA; (A.L.); (P.F.-D.-S.); (T.B.); (B.L.); (S.C.); (E.T.-P.)
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- Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011, USA; (A.L.); (P.F.-D.-S.); (T.B.); (B.L.); (S.C.); (E.T.-P.)
- Department of Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011, USA
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- Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011, USA; (A.L.); (P.F.-D.-S.); (T.B.); (B.L.); (S.C.); (E.T.-P.)
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- Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011, USA; (A.L.); (P.F.-D.-S.); (T.B.); (B.L.); (S.C.); (E.T.-P.)
- Interdepartmental Microbiology Program, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011, USA;
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Murphy CM, Friedrich LM, Strawn LK, Danyluk MD. Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes survival on Field Packed Cantaloupe Contact Surfaces. J Food Prot 2024:100299. [PMID: 38734412 DOI: 10.1016/j.jfp.2024.100299] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2024] [Revised: 04/29/2024] [Accepted: 05/06/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024]
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Field-packing of cantaloupes involves numerous food contact surfaces that can contamination melons with foodborne pathogens; the soil on these surfaces increases throughout the harvest day. Data is lacking on the cross-contamination risk from contaminated food contact surfaces under the dry conditions typical of cantaloupe field-packing operations. This study sought to evaluate the survival of Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes on cantaloupe field-pack food contact surfaces using both a wet and dry inoculum to provide insights into managing foodborne pathogen contamination risks. Five clean or fouled materials (cotton gloves, nitrile gloves, rubber gloves, cotton rags, and stainless steel) were inoculated with a cocktail of either Salmonella or L. monocytogenes. A wet inoculum was spot inoculated (100 µL) onto coupons. A dry inoculum was prepared by mixing wet inoculum with 100 g of sterile sand, and shaking the coupons with the inoculated sand for 2min. Coupons were held at 35°C (35% RH) and enumerated at 0, 2, 4, 6 and 8 h. Significant differences in pathogen concentrations over time were calculated and the GInaFiT add-in tool for Excel was used to build Log-linear, Weibull, and Biphasic die-off models. Depending on the material type, coupon condition, and inoculum type, Salmonella and L. monocytogenes reductions over 8 h ranged from 0.3-3.3 and -0.4-4.2 log10 CFU/coupon, respectively. For all material types, Salmonella reductions were highest on wet-inoculated clean coupons; L. monocytogenes varied by material type. Weibull and biphasic models were a better fit of respective pathogen die-off curves than linear models. Overall, faster die-off rates were seen for wet inoculated and clean materials. Since pathogen populations remained viable over the study duration and both inoculum type and coupon condition impacted survival, frequent sanitation or replacement of food contact surfaces during the operational day is needed to reduce the risk of cross-contamination.
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- Claire M Murphy
- School of Food Science, Washington State University - Irrigated Agriculture Research and Extension Center, Prosser, WA, USA
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- Department of Food Science, University of Florida - Citrus Research and Education Center, Lake Alfred, FL, USA
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, USA
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- Department of Food Science, University of Florida - Citrus Research and Education Center, Lake Alfred, FL, USA
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Santos MI, Grácio M, Silva MC, Pedroso L, Lima A. One Health Perspectives on Food Safety in Minimally Processed Vegetables and Fruits: From Farm to Fork. Microorganisms 2023; 11:2990. [PMID: 38138132 PMCID: PMC10745503 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms11122990] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2023] [Revised: 12/05/2023] [Accepted: 12/08/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open
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While food markets and food production chains are experiencing exponential growth, global attention to food safety is steadily increasing. This is particularly crucial for ready-to-eat products such as fresh-cut salads and fruits, as these items are consumed raw without prior heat treatment, making the presence of pathogenic microorganisms quite frequent. Moreover, many studies on foodborne illnesses associated with these foods often overlook the transmission links from the initial contamination source. The prevention and control of the dissemination of foodborne pathogens should be approached holistically, involving agricultural production, processing, transport, food production, and extending to final consumption, all while adopting a One Health perspective. In this context, our objective is to compile available information on the challenges related to microbiological contamination in minimally handled fruits and vegetables. This includes major reported outbreaks, specific bacterial strains, and associated statistics throughout the production chain. We address the sources of contamination at each stage, along with issues related to food manipulation and disinfection. Additionally, we provide potential solutions to promote a healthier approach to fresh-cut fruits and vegetables. This information will be valuable for both researchers and food producers, particularly those focused on ensuring food safety and quality.
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- Maria Isabel Santos
- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Lusófona University, 1749-024 Lisbon, Portugal; (M.C.S.); (L.P.)
- CECAV—Centre of Animal and Veterinary Science, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Lusófona University, 1749-024 Lisbon, Portugal
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- Instituto Superior de Agronomia, University of Lisbon, 1349-017 Lisbon, Portugal;
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Lusófona University, 1749-024 Lisbon, Portugal; (M.C.S.); (L.P.)
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Lusófona University, 1749-024 Lisbon, Portugal; (M.C.S.); (L.P.)
- CECAV—Centre of Animal and Veterinary Science, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Lusófona University, 1749-024 Lisbon, Portugal
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Lusófona University, 1749-024 Lisbon, Portugal; (M.C.S.); (L.P.)
- CECAV—Centre of Animal and Veterinary Science, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Lusófona University, 1749-024 Lisbon, Portugal
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Sloniker N, Raftopoulou O, Chen Y, Ryser ET, Beaudry R. Fate of Planktonic and Biofilm-Derived Listeria monocytogenes on Unwaxed Apples during Air and Controlled Atmosphere Storage. Foods 2023; 12:3673. [PMID: 37835326 PMCID: PMC10573035 DOI: 10.3390/foods12193673] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2023] [Revised: 09/26/2023] [Accepted: 09/27/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023] Open
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Multiple recalls and outbreaks involving Listeria monocytogenes-contaminated apples have been linked to the post-harvest packing environment where this pathogen can persist in biofilms. Therefore, this study assessed L. monocytogenes survival on apples as affected by harvest year, apple cultivar, storage atmosphere, and growth conditions. Unwaxed Gala, Granny Smith, and Honeycrisp apples were dip-inoculated in an 8-strain L. monocytogenes cocktail of planktonic- or biofilm-grown cells (~6.5 log CFU/mL), dried, and then examined for numbers of L. monocytogenes during air or controlled atmosphere (CA) (1.5% O2, 1.5% CO2) storage at 2 °C. After 90 days, air or CA storage yielded similar L. monocytogenes survival (p > 0.05), regardless of harvest year. Populations gradually decreased with L. monocytogenes quantifiable in most samples after 7 months. Apple cultivar significantly impacted L. monocytogenes survival (p < 0.05) during both harvest years with greater reductions (p < 0.05) seen on Gala compared to Granny Smith and Honeycrisp. Biofilm-derived cells survived longer (p < 0.05) on L. monocytogenes-inoculated Gala and Honeycrisp apples compared to cells grown planktonically. These findings should aid in the development of improved L. monocytogenes intervention strategies for apple growers and packers.
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- Natasha Sloniker
- Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824, USA
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- Department of Plant and Microbial Biology, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27606, USA
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- Office of Regulatory Science, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, Food and Drug Administration, College Park, MD 20740, USA
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- Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824, USA
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- Department of Horticulture, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824, USA
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Wang P, Pitts KB, Chavez DJ, Chen J. Microbial load on fresh peaches and hand gloves collected from selected packing facilities in Georgia. Lebensm Wiss Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lwt.2022.114244] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/05/2022]
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Balasubramanian B, Shah T, Allen J, Rankin K, Xue J, Luo Y, Mancini R, Upadhyay A. Eugenol nanoemulsion inactivates Listeria monocytogenes, Salmonella Enteritidis, and Escherichia coli O157:H7 on cantaloupes without affecting rind color. FRONTIERS IN SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS 2022. [DOI: 10.3389/fsufs.2022.984391] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Listeria monocytogenes, Salmonella Enteritidis, and Escherichia coli O157:H7 are the major foodborne pathogens that have been implicated in outbreaks related to consumption of contaminated cantaloupes. Current chlorine-based decontamination strategies are not completely effective for inactivating the aforementioned pathogens on cantaloupes, especially in the presence of organic matter. This study investigated the efficacy of eugenol nanoemulsion (EGNE) wash treatments in inactivating L. monocytogenes, Salmonella spp., and E. coli O157:H7 on the surface of cantaloupes. In addition, the efficacy of EGNE in inhibiting the growth of the three pathogens on cantaloupes during refrigerated and room temperature storage of 5 days was investigated. Moreover, the effect of EGNE wash treatment on cantaloupe color was assessed using a Miniscan® XE Plus. The EGNE was prepared with either Tween 80 (TW) or a combination of Gum arabic and Lecithin (GA) as emulsifiers. The cantaloupe rind was washed with EGNE (0.3, 0.6, and 1.25%), in presence or absence of 5% organic load, for 1, 5, or 10 min at 25°C. Enumeration of surviving pathogens on cantaloupe was performed by serial dilution and plating on Oxford, XLD or SMA agar followed by incubation at 37°C for 24–48 h. EGNE-GA and EGNE-TW wash significantly reduced all three pathogens by at least 3.5 log CFU/cm2 as early as 5 min after treatment. EGNE-GA at 1.25% inactivated L. monocytogenes, E. coli O157:H7 and S. Enteritidis on cantaloupes to below the detectable limit within 5 and 10 min of treatment, respectively (~4 log CFU/cm2, P < 0.05). EGNE treatments significantly reduced the survival of L. monocytogenes, S. Enteritidis, and E. coli O157:H7 on cantaloupe by at least 6 log CFU/cm2 at day 5 of storage at 25 and 4°C (P < 0.05). Presence of organic matter did not modulate the antimicrobial efficacy of nanoemulsion treatments (P > 0.05). EGNE treatments did not affect the rind color of cantaloupes (P > 0.05). In conclusion, eugenol nanoemulsions could potentially be used as a natural sanitizer to inactivate foodborne pathogens on cantaloupes. Further investigations in an industry setting are warranted.
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The injection of zinc sulfate into banana tree pseudostem can triple the zinc content and it is an effective method for fruit biofortification. J Food Compost Anal 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jfca.2021.104020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Sheng L, Zhu MJ. Practical in-storage interventions to control foodborne pathogens on fresh produce. Compr Rev Food Sci Food Saf 2021; 20:4584-4611. [PMID: 34190395 DOI: 10.1111/1541-4337.12786] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2021] [Revised: 05/12/2021] [Accepted: 05/12/2021] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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Although tremendous efforts have been made to ensure fresh produce safety, various foodborne outbreaks and recalls occur annually. Most of the current intervention strategies are evaluated within a short timeframe (less than 1 h), leaving the behavior of the remaining pathogens unknown during subsequent storages. This review summarized outbreak and recall surveillance data from 2009 to 2018 obtained from government agencies in the United States to identify major safety concerns associated with fresh produce, discussed the postharvest handling of fresh produce and the limitations of current antimicrobial interventions, and reviewed the intervention strategies that have the potential to be applied in each storage stage at the commercial scale. One long-term (up to 12 months) prepacking storage (apples, pears, citrus among others) and three short-term (up to 3 months) postpacking storages were identified. During the prepacking storage, continuous application of gaseous ozone at low doses (≤1 ppm) is a feasible option. Proper concentration, adequate circulation, as well as excess gas destruction and ventilation systems are essential to commercial application. At the postpacking storage stages, continuous inhibition can be achieved through controlled release of gaseous chlorine dioxide in packaging, antimicrobial edible coatings, and biocontrol agents. During commercialization, factors that need to be taken into consideration include physicochemical properties of antimicrobials, impacts on fresh produce quality and sensory attributes, recontamination and cross-contamination, cost, and feasibility of large-scale production. To improve fresh produce safety and quality during storage, the collaboration between researchers and the fresh produce industry needs to be improved.
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- Lina Sheng
- School of Food Science, Washington State University, Pullman, Washington, USA
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- School of Food Science, Washington State University, Pullman, Washington, USA
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Bhullar MS, Shaw A, Mendonca A, Monge A, Nabwire L, Thomas-Popo E. Shiga Toxin-Producing Escherichia coli in the Long-Term Survival Phase Exhibit Higher Chlorine Tolerance and Less Sublethal Injury Following Chlorine Treatment of Romaine Lettuce. Foodborne Pathog Dis 2021; 18:276-282. [PMID: 33471590 DOI: 10.1089/fpd.2020.2873] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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The extent of chlorine inactivation and sublethal injury of stationary-phase (STAT) and long-term survival-phase (LTS) cells of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) in vitro and in a lettuce postharvest wash model was investigated. Four STEC strains were cultured in tryptic soy broth supplemented with 0.6% (w/v) yeast extract (TSBYE; 35°C) for 24 h and 21 d to obtain STAT and LTS cells, respectively. Minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) and dose-response assays were performed to determine chlorine's antibacterial efficacy against STAT and LTS cells. Chlorine solutions (pH 6.5) and romaine lettuce were each inoculated with STAT and LTS cells to obtain initial populations of ∼7.8 log colony-forming units (CFU)/mL. Survivors in chlorine solutions were determined after 30 s. Inoculated lettuce samples were held at 22°C ± 1°C for 2 h or 20 h and then exposed to chlorine (10-40 ppm) for 60 s. Survivors were enumerated on nonselective and selective agar media following incubation (35°C, 48 h). The MBC for STAT and LTS cells was 0.04 and 0.08 ppm, respectively. Following exposure (30 s) to chlorine at 2.5, 5.0, and 10 ppm, STAT cells were reduced to <1.0 log CFU/mL, whereas LTS survivors were at 5.10 (2.5 ppm), 3.71 (5.0 ppm), and 2.55 (10 ppm) log CFU/mL. At 20 and 40 ppm chlorine, greater log CFU reductions of STAT cells (1.64 and 1.85) were observed compared with LTS cells (0.94 and 0.83) after 2 h of cell contact with lettuce (p < 0.05), but not after 20 h. Sublethal injury in STEC after chlorine (40 ppm) treatment was lower in LTS compared with STAT survivors (p < 0.05). Compared with STAT cells, LTS cells of STEC seem to have higher chlorine tolerance as planktonic cells and as attached cells depending on cell contact time on lettuce. In addition, a higher percentage of LTS cells, compared with STAT cells, survive in a noninjured state after chlorine (40 ppm) treatment of lettuce.
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- Manreet Singh Bhullar
- Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, USA
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- Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, USA
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- Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, USA
- Interdepartmental Microbiology Graduate Program, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, USA
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- Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, USA
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- Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, USA
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- Interdepartmental Microbiology Graduate Program, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, USA
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De Jesus AJ, Sheth I, Kwon HJ, Gao Z, Palmer J, Hur M, Hammack TS, Macarisin D, Chen Y. Survival of a serotype 4b strain and a serotype 1/2a strain of Listeria monocytogenes, isolated from a stone fruit outbreak investigation, on whole stone fruit at 4 °C. Int J Food Microbiol 2020; 334:108801. [PMID: 32795712 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2020.108801] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2019] [Revised: 04/02/2020] [Accepted: 07/25/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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In the summer of 2014, a multistate outbreak of listeriosis associated with contaminated stone fruit (peach and nectarine) was reported. A serotype 4b variant Listeria monocytogenes (Lm) strain of singleton Sequence Type (ST) 382 was isolated from clinical samples and stone fruit associated with the outbreak. A serotype 1/2b Lm strain of ST5, Clonal Complex 5 was isolated only from outbreak-associated stone fruit, not from clinical samples. Here we investigated the fate of the serotype 4b and 1/2b strains, at two inoculation levels (high level at 3.7 logCFU/fruit and low level at 2.7 logCFU/fruit), on the surfaces of white peach, yellow peach and yellow nectarine stored at 4 °C for 26 days. After rinsing the fruits, we determined the Lm levels in the rinsates and on the peels. We enumerated Lm using a direct plating method and compared two chromogenic agars. The Lm populations rapidly declined in the first 3 days and then declined more slowly until Day 19/21. The maximum decline was 1.6 logCFU/fruit on yellow peach inoculated with serotype 4b at high level. For fruits inoculated with high-level Lm, the lowest level of Lm (1.7 logCFU/fruit) was observed on for white peach inoculated with serotype 1/2b, and the highest level of Lm (2.6 logCFU/fruit) on Day 19/21 was observed on yellow peach inoculated with the serotype 1/2b strain. For fruits inoculated with low-level Lm, the lowest level of Lm (1.3 logCFU/fruit) was observed on yellow nectarine inoculated with either the serotype 4b or 1/2b strain, and the highest level of Lm (1.7 logCFU/fruit) on Day 19/21 was observed on yellow peach inoculated with ST382. The D-values ranged from 15 days to 28 days. Lm remained viable until the end of storage (Day 26), but the levels were not significantly different from those on Day 19/21. The types of stone fruit and Lm strain did not significantly affect the survival of Lm. These results demonstrate that contaminated stone fruit can carry a potential risk for causing listeriosis in susceptible populations. Comparison of direct plating results using two chromogenic agars showed that RAPID' L. mono and Agar Listeria Ottavani & Agosti performed equivalently for enumerating Lm on stone fruit. The fruit rinsing recovered 80% to 84% of Lm from fruit surfaces.
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- Antonio J De Jesus
- Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, 5001 Campus Dr., College Park, MD 20740, United States of America
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- Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, 5001 Campus Dr., College Park, MD 20740, United States of America
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- Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, 5001 Campus Dr., College Park, MD 20740, United States of America
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- Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, 5001 Campus Dr., College Park, MD 20740, United States of America
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- Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, 5001 Campus Dr., College Park, MD 20740, United States of America
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- Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, 5001 Campus Dr., College Park, MD 20740, United States of America
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- Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, 5001 Campus Dr., College Park, MD 20740, United States of America
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- Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, 5001 Campus Dr., College Park, MD 20740, United States of America
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- Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, 5001 Campus Dr., College Park, MD 20740, United States of America.
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Burris KP, Simmons OD, Webb HM, Moore RG, Jaykus LA, Zheng J, Reed E, Ferreira CM, Brown E, Bell RL. Salmonella enterica colonization and fitness in pre-harvest cantaloupe production. Food Microbiol 2020; 93:103612. [PMID: 32912584 DOI: 10.1016/j.fm.2020.103612] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2020] [Revised: 07/14/2020] [Accepted: 07/29/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Cantaloupes have emerged as significant vehicles of widespread foodborne illness outbreaks caused by bacterial pathogens, including Salmonella. The purpose of this study was to investigate the efficiency of Salmonella colonization and internalization in cantaloupes by relevant routes of contamination. Cantaloupe plants (Cucumis melo 'reticulatus') from two cultivars 'Athena' (Eastern) and 'Primo' (Western) were grown from commercial seed. Plants were maintained in the NCSU BSL-3P phytotron greenhouse. Salmonella enterica (a cocktail of cantaloupe-associated outbreak serovars Javiana, Newport, Panama, Poona and Typhimurium) contamination was introduced via blossoms or soil at ca. 4.4 log10 CFU/blossom or 8.4 log10 CFU/root zone, respectively. Cantaloupes were analyzed for Salmonella by enrichment in accordance with modified FDA-BAM methods. Five randomly chosen colonies from each Salmonella-positive sample were typed using the Agilent 2100 bioanalyzer following multiplex PCR. Data were analyzed for prevalence of contamination and serovar predominance in fruit, stems and soil. Of the total cantaloupe fruit harvested from Salmonella-inoculated blossoms (n = 63), 89% (56/63) were externally contaminated and 73% (46/63) had Salmonella internalized into the fruit. Serovar Panama was the most commonly isolated from the surface of fruit while S. Panama and S. Poona were the most prevalent inside the fruit. When soil was inoculated with Salmonella at one day post-transplant, 13% (8/60) of the plants were shown to translocate the organism to the lower stem (ca. 4 cm) by 7 days post-inoculation (dpi). We observed Salmonella persistence in the soil up to 60 dpi with S. Newport being the predominant serovar at 10 and 20 dpi. These data demonstrate that contaminated soil and blossoms can lead to Salmonella internalization into the plant or fruit at a relatively high frequency.
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- Kellie P Burris
- Department of Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition Sciences, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, USA; Center for Food Safety & Applied Nutrition, U.S. Food & Drug Administration, College Park, MD, USA.
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- Department of Horticultural Science, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, USA
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- Department of Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition Sciences, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, USA
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- Department of Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition Sciences, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, USA
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- Department of Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition Sciences, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, USA
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- Center for Food Safety & Applied Nutrition, U.S. Food & Drug Administration, College Park, MD, USA
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- Center for Food Safety & Applied Nutrition, U.S. Food & Drug Administration, College Park, MD, USA
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- Center for Food Safety & Applied Nutrition, U.S. Food & Drug Administration, College Park, MD, USA
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- Center for Food Safety & Applied Nutrition, U.S. Food & Drug Administration, College Park, MD, USA
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- Center for Food Safety & Applied Nutrition, U.S. Food & Drug Administration, College Park, MD, USA
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Zhang R, Li Y, Zhang AL, Wang Y, Molina MJ. Identifying airborne transmission as the dominant route for the spread of COVID-19. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 2020; 117:14857-14863. [PMID: 32527856 DOI: 10.1002/er.4919] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2019] [Accepted: 09/17/2019] [Indexed: 05/20/2023] Open
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Various mitigation measures have been implemented to fight the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, including widely adopted social distancing and mandated face covering. However, assessing the effectiveness of those intervention practices hinges on the understanding of virus transmission, which remains uncertain. Here we show that airborne transmission is highly virulent and represents the dominant route to spread the disease. By analyzing the trend and mitigation measures in Wuhan, China, Italy, and New York City, from January 23 to May 9, 2020, we illustrate that the impacts of mitigation measures are discernable from the trends of the pandemic. Our analysis reveals that the difference with and without mandated face covering represents the determinant in shaping the pandemic trends in the three epicenters. This protective measure alone significantly reduced the number of infections, that is, by over 78,000 in Italy from April 6 to May 9 and over 66,000 in New York City from April 17 to May 9. Other mitigation measures, such as social distancing implemented in the United States, are insufficient by themselves in protecting the public. We conclude that wearing of face masks in public corresponds to the most effective means to prevent interhuman transmission, and this inexpensive practice, in conjunction with simultaneous social distancing, quarantine, and contact tracing, represents the most likely fighting opportunity to stop the COVID-19 pandemic. Our work also highlights the fact that sound science is essential in decision-making for the current and future public health pandemics.
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- Renyi Zhang
- Department of Atmospheric Sciences, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843;
- Department of Chemistry, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843
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- Department of Chemistry, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Natural Sciences, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 78712
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- Division of Geological and Planetary Sciences, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA 91125
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA 92093
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Qi Y, He Y, Beuchat LR, Zhang W, Deng X. Glove-mediated transfer of Listeria monocytogenes on fresh-cut cantaloupe. Food Microbiol 2020; 88:103396. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fm.2019.103396] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2019] [Revised: 08/06/2019] [Accepted: 11/25/2019] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Wang G, Zhang X. Evaluation and optimization of air-based precooling for higher postharvest quality: literature review and interdisciplinary perspective. FOOD QUALITY AND SAFETY 2020. [DOI: 10.1093/fqsafe/fyaa012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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Precooling is of significant importance for postharvest fruits and vegetables to control the quality degradation and prolong the shelf-life. Current precooling methods include room cooling, forced-air cooling, hydrocooling, vacuum cooling, contact or package icing, and cryogenic cooling, all of which have their advantages and disadvantages. The first two methods with the cooling medium of air are extensively used because of the wide applicable range of fruits and vegetables. Numerous studies have been devoted to cope with the drawbacks of these two air-based precooling methods with various evaluation criteria and optimization methods. A systematic literature review on these studies is firstly conducted with respect to experimental and numerical investigations respectively for the two methods. The main contributions from the previous studies are also summarized respectively with the research objectives and performance metrics. The literature review indicates that the current performance evaluation is limited to apparent parameters and the optimal design is only proposed based on the performance evaluation and comparison. Furthermore, with inspiration from the research in other domains, a scheme of advanced evaluation and optimization for air-based precooling methods is proposed with thermodynamic evaluation metrics and constructal optimization methods from the interdisciplinary perspective.
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- Guanbang Wang
- Department of Energy and Resources Engineering, College of Engineering, Peking University and Beijing Engineering Research Center of City Heat, Beijing, China
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- Department of Energy and Resources Engineering, College of Engineering, Peking University and Beijing Engineering Research Center of City Heat, Beijing, China
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Tan JN, Hwang CA, Huang L, Wu VCH, Hsiao HI. In Situ Generation of Chlorine Dioxide for Decontamination of Salmonella, Listeria monocytogenes, and Pathogenic Escherichia coli on Cantaloupes, Mung Beans, and Alfalfa Seeds. J Food Prot 2020; 83:287-294. [PMID: 31961232 DOI: 10.4315/0362-028x.jfp-19-434] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2019] [Accepted: 10/17/2019] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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ABSTRACT In situ generation of chlorine dioxide to reduce microbial populations on produce surfaces has been shown to be effective on produce models. This study examined the treatment for decontamination of bacterial pathogens on whole cantaloupes and sprout seeds. Whole cantaloupes, mung beans, and alfalfa seeds were inoculated with Salmonella, Listeria monocytogenes, and Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, sprayed with or dipped in 0.4 to 1.6% sodium chlorite (NaClO2) solutions, dried, and treated with 6 mM hydrochloric acid (HCl; sequential treatment). Controls were samples treated with NaClO2 or HCl (individual treatment). The pathogen populations on samples before and after treatments were enumerated to determine the reductions of pathogen populations by the treatments. The methods of applying NaClO2 and HCl (dipping for 30 min or spraying 0.2 g on cantaloupe rind [2 by 2 cm]), NaClO2 concentrations of 0.4 to 1.6% for cantaloupes, and treatment times of 5, 15, and 30 min for sprout seeds were evaluated to identify treatment parameters. For cantaloupes treated with spraying with 1.6% NaClO2, the sequential treatment caused significantly (P < 0.05) higher reductions (6.2 to 7.7 log CFU/cm2) than the combined reductions (3.2 to 5.2 log CFU/cm2) by the individual treatments. For cantaloupes treated by dipping in 1.6% NaClO2 and by spraying with 0.4 and 0.8% NaClO2, the reductions caused by the sequential treatment were not significantly (P > 0.05) different from those by the individual treatments. For mung beans, sequential 15- and 30-min treatments caused significantly (P < 0.05) higher reductions of 4.3 to 5.0 and 4.7 to 6.7 log CFU/g, respectively, than the individual treatments. The sequential 15-min treatment also caused high reductions of 5.1 to 7.3 log CFU/g on alfalfa seeds. The treatments did not bleach the color of cantaloupes and did not affect the germination rates of mung beans and alfalfa seeds. This study identified 1.6% NaClO2 and 6 mM HCl for sequential spraying treatment for cantaloupes and for sequential dipping (15-min) treatment for mung beans and alfalfa seeds that may be used for decontamination of whole cantaloupes and sprout seeds. HIGHLIGHTS
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- Jing Ni Tan
- Department of Food Science, National Taiwan Ocean University, 2 Beining Road, Jhongjheng District, Keelung City 202, Taiwan
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- Residue Chemistry and Predictive Microbiology Research Unit, Eastern Regional Research Center, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, 600 East Mermaid Lane, Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania 19038, USA
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- Residue Chemistry and Predictive Microbiology Research Unit, Eastern Regional Research Center, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, 600 East Mermaid Lane, Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania 19038, USA
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- Produce Safety and Microbiology Research Unit, Western Regional Research Center, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, 800 Buchanan Street, Albany, California 94710, USA (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1525-1078 [V.C.H.W.])
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- Department of Food Science, National Taiwan Ocean University, 2 Beining Road, Jhongjheng District, Keelung City 202, Taiwan
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Pietrysiak E, Smith S, Ganjyal GM. Food Safety Interventions to Control
Listeria monocytogenes
in the Fresh Apple Packing Industry: A Review. Compr Rev Food Sci Food Saf 2019; 18:1705-1726. [DOI: 10.1111/1541-4337.12496] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2019] [Revised: 05/13/2019] [Accepted: 07/29/2019] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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- Ewa Pietrysiak
- School of Food Science Washington State Univ. P.O. Box 646376 Pullman WA 99164‐6376 U.S.A
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- School of Food Science Washington State Univ. P.O. Box 646376 Pullman WA 99164‐6376 U.S.A
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- School of Food Science Washington State Univ. P.O. Box 646376 Pullman WA 99164‐6376 U.S.A
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Survival of outbreak, food, and environmental strains of Listeria monocytogenes on whole apples as affected by cultivar and wax coating. Sci Rep 2019; 9:12170. [PMID: 31434982 PMCID: PMC6704171 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-48597-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2019] [Accepted: 08/08/2019] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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The 2014–2015 U.S. nationwide outbreak of listeriosis linked to apples used in commercially produced, prepackaged caramel apples was the first implication of whole apples in outbreaks of foodborne illnesses. Two case patients of this outbreak didn’t consume caramel apples but did eat whole apples, suggesting that contaminated whole apple may serve as a vehicle for foodborne listeriosis. The current study evaluated the effect of conventional fruit coating with wax and that of apple cultivar on the survival of outbreak-associated and non-outbreak Listeria monocytogenes strains on Red Delicious, Granny Smith and Fuji apples during 160 days under simulated commercial storage. L. monocytogenes survived in calyxes and stem ends of apples of all 3 cultivars through the duration of the experiment. After 2 months of storage, significantly (p < 0.05) larger L. monocytogenes populations were recovered from apples coated with wax than those un-waxed, regardless of the cultivar. No differences in survival amongst L. monocytogenes strains (serotypes 1/2a and 4b) from clinical, food, and environmental sources were observed. The observation that coating with wax facilitates prolonged survival of L. monocytogenes on whole apples is novel and reveals gaps in understanding of microbiological risks associated with postharvest practices of tree fruit production.
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Day JB, Hammack TS. Bio-Plex suspension array immuno-detection of Listeria monocytogenes from cantaloupe and packaged salad using virulence protein inducing activated charcoal enrichment media. Food Microbiol 2019; 84:103225. [PMID: 31421770 DOI: 10.1016/j.fm.2019.05.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2019] [Revised: 05/01/2019] [Accepted: 05/20/2019] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Listeria monocytogenes, the causative agent of listeriosis in humans, is a Gram-positive bacterium that is contracted via the ingestion of contaminated foods. Two of the largest outbreaks of listeriosis occurred following consumption of tainted cantaloupe and packaged salads. Molecular methods and immuno-based techniques for detection of L. monocytogenes in these food matrices can be difficult due to the presence of assay inhibiting elements. In this study, we utilized a novel enrichment media containing activated charcoal as the key ingredient that induces hyperactive expression and secretion of L. monocytogenes virulence proteins. The Bio-Plex suspension array system, based on Luminex xMAP technology, was subsequently employed to specifically detect accumulated L. monocytogenes secreted and membrane bound proteins via paramagnetic microsphere-antibody complexes. Cantaloupe and packaged salad samples were treated with a dilution series of L. monocytogenes and incubated in activated charcoal media following a short pre-enrichment step in Buffered Listeria Enrichment Broth. Secreted L. monocytogenes lysteriolysin O was captured using magnetic microsphere-antibody conjugates and measured using the Bio-Ple×200 analyzer. As few as 100 CFU/g of L. monocytogenes was detected from both spiked cantaloupe and packaged salad samples. In addition, antibody conjugated microspheres targeting a membrane protein present on both pathogenic and nonpathogenic Listeria species was used to identify as few as 100 CFU/g of both pathogenic and nonpathogenic species in cantaloupe and packaged salad. This method presumptively identifies L. monocytogenes from cantaloupe and packaged salad in less than 24 h and non-pathogenic Listeria species within 22 h.
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- J B Day
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition 5001 Campus Dr., College Park, MD, 20740, USA.
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- U.S. Food and Drug Administration Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition 5001 Campus Dr., College Park, MD, 20740, USA
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Miceli A, Settanni L. Influence of agronomic practices and pre-harvest conditions on the attachment and development of Listeria monocytogenes in vegetables. ANN MICROBIOL 2019. [DOI: 10.1007/s13213-019-1435-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Fu TJ, Li Y, Awad D, Zhou TY, Liu L. Factors affecting the performance and monitoring of a chlorine wash in preventing Escherichia coli O157:H7 cross-contamination during postharvest washing of cut lettuce. Food Control 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodcont.2018.06.035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Apple peel morphology and attachment of Listeria innocua through aqueous environment as shown by scanning electron microscopy. Food Control 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodcont.2018.04.049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Kang J, Burall L, Mammel MK, Datta AR. Global transcriptomic response of Listeria monocytogenes during growth on cantaloupe slices. Food Microbiol 2018; 77:192-201. [PMID: 30297050 DOI: 10.1016/j.fm.2018.09.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2018] [Revised: 08/22/2018] [Accepted: 09/14/2018] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Understanding a pathogen's response to food environments is imperative to develop effective control strategies as well as to elucidate the impact of foods on virulence potential. The purpose of this study was to assess transcriptional response of Listeria monocytogenes after growth in cantaloupe, as well as its impact on survival in synthetic gastric fluid (SGF). The transcriptional profiles of L. monocytogenes grown in cantaloupe or Brain Heart Infusion (BHI) under refrigeration were compared by a custom-designed microarray. A total of 286 and 175 genes were significantly up- and down-regulated, respectively, in L. monocytogenes grown in cantaloupe as compared to BHI (fold change ≥ 2.5 and adj. P < 0.05). The majority of upregulated genes belonged to functions related to amino acid and nucleotide metabolism, flagellar biosynthesis, and iron acquisition, while most downregulated genes belonged to carbohydrate metabolism. Notably, the branched chain amino acid (BCAA: leucine, isoleucine, valine) biosynthesis operon was shown to be highly upregulated as well as the purine and pyrimidine biosynthesis pathways. Transcript levels of several stress- and virulence-related genes were significantly altered, implying an impact of growth in cantaloupe on the virulence potential of L. monocytogenes. Enhanced survival of L. monocytogenes in SGF following growth in cantaloupe further demonstrated the impact of cantaloupe-associated growth on the pathogen's subsequent response to a host relevant stress.
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- Jihun Kang
- Office of Applied Research and Safety Assessment, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, 8301 Muirkirk Road, Laurel, MD, 20708, United States
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- Office of Applied Research and Safety Assessment, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, 8301 Muirkirk Road, Laurel, MD, 20708, United States.
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- Office of Applied Research and Safety Assessment, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, 8301 Muirkirk Road, Laurel, MD, 20708, United States
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- Office of Applied Research and Safety Assessment, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, 8301 Muirkirk Road, Laurel, MD, 20708, United States.
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De Abrew Abeysundara P, Dhowlaghar N, Nannapaneni R, Schilling MW, Mahmoud B, Sharma CS, Ma DP. Salmonella enterica growth and biofilm formation in flesh and peel cantaloupe extracts on four food-contact surfaces. Int J Food Microbiol 2018; 280:17-26. [PMID: 29763755 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2018.04.042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2017] [Revised: 04/26/2018] [Accepted: 04/30/2018] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Salmonella enterica is responsible for the highest number of foodborne disease outbreaks pertaining to cantaloupe industry. The objective of this study was to examine the growth and biofilm formation by outbreak strains of S. enterica ser. Poona (S. Poona), S. enterica ser. Stanley (S. Stanley) and S. enterica ser. Montevideo (S. Montevideo) on different food-contact processing surfaces in cantaloupe flesh and peel extracts at 22 °C and 10 °C. The generation time of all S. enterica strains tested was shorter in the high concentration (50 mg/ml) of cantaloupe extract and high temperature. In 50 mg/ml of cantaloupe flesh or peel extract, the populations of S. enterica were increased by 5 log CFU/ml in 24 h at 22 °C and 1 log CFU/ml in 72 h at 10 °C. In 2 mg/ml of cantaloupe flesh or peel extracts, the populations of S. enterica were increased by 3.5 log CFU/ml in 56 h at 22 °C, but there were no changes in 72 h at 10 °C. The biofilm production of S. enterica was greater at 50 mg/ml of cantaloupe extract and 22 °C, but no major differences (P ≥ 0.05) were found among the strains tested. In 50 mg/ml cantaloupe extract, S. enterica produced 5-6 log CFU/cm2 biofilm in 4-7 d at 22 °C and approximately 3.5-4 log CFU/cm2 in 7 d at 10 °C. In 2 mg/ml of cantaloupe extract, S. enterica produced 4-4.5 log CFU/cm2 biofilms in 4-7 d at 22 °C and 3 log CFU/cm2 in 7 d at 10 °C. Biofilm formation by S. Poona (01A4754) was lowest on buna-n rubber compared to stainless steel, polyethylene and polyurethane surfaces under the majority of conditions tested. Overall, these findings show that S. enterica strains can grow rapidly and form biofilms on different cantaloupe processing surfaces in the presence of low concentrations of cantaloupe flesh or peel extracts.
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- Piumi De Abrew Abeysundara
- Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Health Promotion, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS 39762, USA
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- Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Health Promotion, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS 39762, USA
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- Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Health Promotion, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS 39762, USA.
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- Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Health Promotion, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS 39762, USA
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- Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Health Promotion, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS 39762, USA
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- Poultry Science Department, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS 39762, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Entomology, and Plant Pathology, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS 39762, USA
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Kase JA, Zhang G, Chen Y. Recent foodborne outbreaks in the United States linked to atypical vehicles — lessons learned. Curr Opin Food Sci 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cofs.2017.10.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Guzel M, Moreira RG, Omac B, Castell-Perez ME. Quantifying the effectiveness of washing treatments on the microbial quality of fresh-cut romaine lettuce and cantaloupe. Lebensm Wiss Technol 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lwt.2017.08.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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