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Liu X, Xia X, Liu Y, Li Z, Shi T, Zhang H, Dong Q. Recent advances on the formation, detection, resistance mechanism, and control technology of Listeria monocytogenes biofilm in food industry. Food Res Int 2024; 180:114067. [PMID: 38395584 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2024.114067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2023] [Revised: 01/15/2024] [Accepted: 01/25/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024]
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Listeria monocytogenes is an important foodborne pathogen that causes listeriosis, a severe and fatal condition. Biofilms are communities of microorganisms nested within a self-secreted extracellular polymeric substance, and they protect L. monocytogenes from environmental stresses. Biofilms, once formed, can lead to the persistence of L. monocytogenes in processing equipment and are therefore considered to be a major concern for the food industry. This paper briefly introduces the recent advancements on biofilm formation characteristics and detection methods, and focuses on analysis of the mechanism of L. monocytogenes biofilm resistance; Moreover, this paper also summarizes and discusses the existing different techniques of L. monocytogenes biofilm control according to the physical, chemical, biological, and combined strategies, to provide a theoretical reference to aid the choice of effective control technology in the food industry.
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- Xin Liu
- School of Health Science and Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, China.
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- School of Health Science and Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, China.
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- School of Health Science and Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, China.
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- School of Health Science and Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, China.
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- Shanghai Municipal Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Shanghai 200336, China.
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- Shanghai Municipal Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Shanghai 200336, China.
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- School of Health Science and Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, China.
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Minor M, Sabillón L. Effectiveness of Ultra-High Irradiance Blue-Light-Emitting Diodes to Control Salmonella Contamination Adhered to Dry Stainless Steel Surfaces. Microorganisms 2024; 12:103. [PMID: 38257930 PMCID: PMC10819507 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms12010103] [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: 12/14/2023] [Revised: 01/01/2024] [Accepted: 01/03/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
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Controlling Salmonella contamination in dry food processing environments represents a significant challenge due to their tolerance to desiccation stress and enhanced thermal resistance. Blue light is emerging as a safer alternative to UV irradiation for surface decontamination. In the present study, the antimicrobial efficacy of ultra-high irradiance (UHI) blue light, generated by light-emitting diodes (LEDs) at wavelengths of 405 nm (841.6 mW/cm2) and 460 nm (614.9 mW/cm2), was evaluated against a five-serovar cocktail of Salmonella enterica dry cells on clean and soiled stainless steel (SS) surfaces. Inoculated coupons were subjected to blue light irradiation treatments at equivalent energy doses ranging from 221 to 1106 J/cm2. Wheat flour was used as a model food soil system. To determine the bactericidal mechanisms of blue light, the intracellular concentration of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in Salmonella cells and the temperature changes on SS surfaces were also measured. The treatment energy dose had a significant effect on Salmonella inactivation levels. On clean SS surfaces, the reduction in Salmonella counts ranged from 0.8 to 7.4 log CFU/cm2, while, on soiled coupons, the inactivation levels varied from 1.2 to 4.2 log CFU/cm2. Blue LED treatments triggered a significant generation of ROS within Salmonella cells, as well as a substantial temperature increase in SS surfaces. However, in the presence of organic matter, the oxidative stress in Salmonella cells declined significantly, and treatments with higher energy doses (>700 J/cm2) were required to uphold the antimicrobial effectiveness observed on clean SS. The mechanism of the bactericidal effect of UHI blue LED treatments is likely to be a combination of photothermal and photochemical effects. These results indicate that LEDs emitting UHI blue light could represent a novel cost- and time-effective alternative for controlling microbial contamination in dry food processing environments.
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- Martha Minor
- Department of Family & Consumer Sciences, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM 88003, USA
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- Department of Family & Consumer Sciences, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM 88003, USA
- Center of Excellence in Sustainable Food and Agricultural Systems, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM 88003, USA
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Minor M, Sabillón L. Effectiveness of Ultra-High Irradiance Blue Light-Emitting Diodes in Inactivating Escherichia coli O157:H7 on Dry Stainless Steel and Cast-Iron Surfaces. Foods 2023; 12:3072. [PMID: 37628070 PMCID: PMC10453762 DOI: 10.3390/foods12163072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2023] [Revised: 08/09/2023] [Accepted: 08/13/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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The use of blue light-emitting diodes (LEDs) is emerging as a promising dry decontamination method. In the present study, LEDs emitting ultra-high irradiance (UHI) density at 405 nm (842 mW/cm2) and 460 nm (615 mW/cm2) were used to deliver high-intensity photoinactivation treatments ranging from 221 to 1107 J/cm2. The efficacy of these treatments to inactivate E. coli O157:H7 dry cells was evaluated on clean and soiled stainless steel and cast-iron surfaces. On clean metal surfaces, the 405 and 460 nm LED treatment with a 221 J/cm2 dose resulted in E. coli reductions ranging from 2.0 to 4.1 log CFU/cm2. Increasing the treatment energy dose to 665 J/cm2 caused further significant reductions (>8 log CFU/cm2) in the E. coli population. LED treatments triggered a significant production of intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) in E. coli cells, as well as a significant temperature increase on metal surfaces. In the presence of organic matter, intracellular ROS generation in E. coli cells dropped significantly, and treatments with higher energy doses (>700 J/cm2) were required to uphold antimicrobial effectiveness. The mechanism of the bactericidal effect of UHI blue LED treatments is likely to be a combination of photothermal and photochemical effects. This study showed that LEDs emitting monochromatic blue light at UHI levels may serve as a viable and time-effective method for surface decontamination in dry food processing environments.
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- Martha Minor
- Department of Family & Consumer Sciences, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM 88003, USA;
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- Department of Family & Consumer Sciences, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM 88003, USA;
- Center of Excellence in Sustainable Food and Agricultural Systems, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM 88003, USA
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Fallon M, Kennedy S, Daniels S, Humphreys H. Technologies to decontaminate bacterial biofilm on hospital surfaces: a potential new role for cold plasma? J Med Microbiol 2022; 71. [PMID: 36201343 DOI: 10.1099/jmm.0.001582] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/10/2022] Open
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Healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs) are a major challenge and the near patient surface is important in harbouring causes such as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and Clostridioides difficile. Current approaches to decontamination are sub-optimal and many studies have demonstrated that microbial causes of HCAIs may persist with onward transmission. This may be due to the capacity of these microbes to survive in biofilms on surfaces. New technologies to enhance hospital decontamination may have a role in addressing this challenge. We have reviewed current technologies such as UV light and hydrogen peroxide and also assessed the potential use of cold atmospheric pressure plasma (CAPP) in surface decontamination. The antimicrobial mechanisms of CAPP are not fully understood but the production of reactive oxygen and other species is believed to be important. CAPP systems have been shown to partially or completely remove a variety of biofilms including those caused by Candida albicans, and multi-drug-resistant bacteria such as MRSA. There are some studies that suggest promise for CAPP in the challenge of surface decontamination in the healthcare setting. However, further work is required to define better the mechanism of action. We need to know what surfaces are most amenable to treatment, how microbial components and the maturity of biofilms may affect successful treatment, and how would CAPP be used in the clinical setting.
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- Muireann Fallon
- Department of Clinical Microbiology, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Education and Research Centre, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Clinical Microbiology, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Education and Research Centre, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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- National Centre for Plasma Science and Technology, Dublin City University, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Clinical Microbiology, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Education and Research Centre, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, Ireland.,Department of Microbiology, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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Ma B, Seyedi S, Wells E, McCarthy D, Crosbie N, Linden KG. Inactivation of biofilm-bound bacterial cells using irradiation across UVC wavelengths. WATER RESEARCH 2022; 217:118379. [PMID: 35429876 DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2022.118379] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2021] [Revised: 02/17/2022] [Accepted: 03/28/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Opportunistic pathogens (OPs), such as Pseudomonas spp., Legionella spp., and mycobacteria, have been detected in biofilms in drinking water distribution systems and water storage tanks and pose potential risks to finished drinking water quality and safety. Emerging UV technologies, such as UV light emitting diodes (LEDs) and krypton chloride (KrCl*) excimers, could provide an alternative to chemical-based secondary disinfection (i.e., chlorine or chloramines) for controlling biofilm-bound OPs. UV systems offer long lifetimes, ability to select wavelength, small size with high power density, and limited-to-no disinfection by-product formation. In this study, inactivation of biofilm-bound Pseudomonas aeruginosa cells across different maturities was investigated using five UVC devices with different peak emission wavelengths, including a KrCl* excimer (222 nm), a low pressure mercury vapor lamp (254 nm), and three UV LEDs (260 nm, 270 nm, and 282 nm). The UV transmittance and absorbance through the biofilm structure was also documented for the first time using a unique approach. Our results show all UVC devices can inactivate biofilm-bound P. aeruginosa cells up to a point, among which the UV LED with peak emission at 270 nm provided the best disinfection performance. UV sensitivities of biofilm-bound cells decreased with biofilm maturity and while initial rates of inactivation were high, no more than 1.5-2.5 log reduction was possible. Re-suspended biofilm bacteria in aqueous solution were highly sensitive to UV, reaching greater than 6 log reduction. UV shielding by biofilm constituents was observed and was likely one of the reasons for UV resistance but did not fully explain the difference in UV sensitivity between biofilm-bound cells versus planktonic cells. This study improves upon fundamental knowledge and provides guidance for innovative designs using emerging UV technologies for biofilm and pathogen control in water distribution systems.
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- Ben Ma
- Department of Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering, University of Colorado Boulder, 4001 Discovery Dr., Boulder, CO, 80303, United States
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- Department of Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering, University of Colorado Boulder, 4001 Discovery Dr., Boulder, CO, 80303, United States
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- Department of Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering, University of Colorado Boulder, 4001 Discovery Dr., Boulder, CO, 80303, United States
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- Department of Civil Engineering, Monash University, Clayton, Vic, 3800, Australia
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- Department of Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering, University of Colorado Boulder, 4001 Discovery Dr., Boulder, CO, 80303, United States.
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Byun KH, Na KW, Ashrafudoulla M, Choi MW, Han SH, Kang I, Park SH, Ha SD. Combination treatment of peroxyacetic acid or lactic acid with UV-C to control Salmonella Enteritidis biofilms on food contact surface and chicken skin. Food Microbiol 2021; 102:103906. [PMID: 34809938 DOI: 10.1016/j.fm.2021.103906] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2021] [Revised: 09/11/2021] [Accepted: 09/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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The risk of salmonellosis is expected to increase with the rise in the consumption of poultry meat. The aim of this study was to investigate the combination treatment of peroxyacetic acid (PAA) or lactic acid (LA) with UV-C against Salmonella Enteritidis biofilms formed on food contact surface (stainless steel [SS], silicone rubber [SR], and ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene [UHMWPE]) and chicken skin. The biofilm on food contact surface and chicken skin was significantly decreased (P < 0.05) by combination treatment of PAA or LA with UV-C. Combination treatment of PAA (50-500 μg/mL) with UV-C (5 and 10 min) reduced 3.10-6.41 log CFU/cm2 and LA (0.5-2.0%) with UV-C (5 and 10 min) reduced 3.35-6.41 log CFU/cm2 of S. Enteritidis biofilms on food contact surface. Salmonella Enteritidis biofilms on chicken skin was reduced around 2 log CFU/g with minor quality changes in color and texture by combination treatment of PAA (500 μg/mL) or LA (2.0%) with UV-C (10 min). Additional reduction occurred on SS and UHMWPE by PAA or LA with UV-C, while only LA with UV-C caused additional reduction on chicken skin. Also, it was visualized that the biofilm on food contact surface and chicken skin was removed through field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM) and death of cells constituting the biofilm was confirmed through confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM). These results indicating that the combination treatment of PAA or LA with UV-C could be used for S. Enteritidis biofilm control strategy in poultry industry.
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- Kye-Hwan Byun
- Department of Food Science and Technology, Advanced Food Safety Research Group, Chung-Ang University, Daeduk-myun, Ansung, Nae-ri, Brain Korea 21 Plus, Kyunggido, 17546, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Advanced Food Safety Research Group, Chung-Ang University, Daeduk-myun, Ansung, Nae-ri, Brain Korea 21 Plus, Kyunggido, 17546, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Advanced Food Safety Research Group, Chung-Ang University, Daeduk-myun, Ansung, Nae-ri, Brain Korea 21 Plus, Kyunggido, 17546, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Advanced Food Safety Research Group, Chung-Ang University, Daeduk-myun, Ansung, Nae-ri, Brain Korea 21 Plus, Kyunggido, 17546, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Advanced Food Safety Research Group, Chung-Ang University, Daeduk-myun, Ansung, Nae-ri, Brain Korea 21 Plus, Kyunggido, 17546, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Animal Science, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93407, USA
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- Food Science and Technology, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, United States
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Advanced Food Safety Research Group, Chung-Ang University, Daeduk-myun, Ansung, Nae-ri, Brain Korea 21 Plus, Kyunggido, 17546, Republic of Korea.
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Scarascia G, Fortunato L, Myshkevych Y, Cheng H, Leiknes T, Hong PY. UV and bacteriophages as a chemical-free approach for cleaning membranes from anaerobic bioreactors. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 2021; 118:e2016529118. [PMID: 34493685 PMCID: PMC8449398 DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2016529118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Anaerobic membrane bioreactor (AnMBR) for wastewater treatment has attracted much interest due to its efficacy in providing high-quality effluent with minimal energy costs. However, membrane biofouling represents the main bottleneck for AnMBR because it diminishes flux and necessitates frequent replacement of membranes. In this study, we assessed the feasibility of combining bacteriophages and UV-C irradiation to provide a chemical-free approach to remove biofoulants on the membrane. The combination of bacteriophage and UV-C resulted in better log cells removal and ca. 2× higher extracellular polymeric substance (EPS) concentration reduction in mature biofoulants compared to either UV-C or bacteriophage alone. The cleaning mechanism behind this combined approach is by 1) reducing the relative abundance of Acinetobacter spp. and selected bacteria (e.g., Paludibacter, Pseudomonas, Cloacibacterium, and gram-positive Firmicutes) associated with the membrane biofilm and 2) forming cavities in the biofilm to maintain water flux through the membrane. When the combined treatment was further compared with the common chemical cleaning procedure, a similar reduction on the cell numbers was observed (1.4 log). However, the combined treatment was less effective in removing EPS compared with chemical cleaning. These results suggest that the combination of UV-C and bacteriophage have an additive effect in biofouling reduction, representing a potential chemical-free method to remove reversible biofoulants on membrane fitted to an AnMBR.
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- Giantommaso Scarascia
- Water Desalination and Reuse Center, Biological and Environmental Science & Engineering Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Water Desalination and Reuse Center, Biological and Environmental Science & Engineering Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Water Desalination and Reuse Center, Biological and Environmental Science & Engineering Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Water Desalination and Reuse Center, Biological and Environmental Science & Engineering Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Water Desalination and Reuse Center, Biological and Environmental Science & Engineering Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Water Desalination and Reuse Center, Biological and Environmental Science & Engineering Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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Ontiveros CC, Shoults DC, MacIsaac S, Rauch KD, Sweeney CL, Stoddart AK, Gagnon GA. Specificity of UV-C LED disinfection efficacy for three N95 respirators. Sci Rep 2021; 11:15350. [PMID: 34321542 PMCID: PMC8319424 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-94810-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2021] [Accepted: 07/14/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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The recent surge in the use of UV technology for personal protective equipment (PPE) has created a unique learning opportunity for the UV industry to deepen surface disinfection knowledge, especially on surfaces with complex geometries, such as the N95 filter facepiece respirators (FFR). The work outlined in this study addresses the interconnectedness of independent variables (e.g., UV Fluence, respirator material) that require consideration when assessing UV light efficacy for disinfecting respirators. Through electron microscopy and Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, we characterized respirator filter layers and revealed that polymer type affects disinfection efficacy. Specifically, FFR layers made from polypropylene (PP) (hydrophobic in nature) resulted in higher disinfection efficiency than layers composed of polyethylene terephthalate (PET-P) (hygroscopic in nature). An analysis of elastic band materials on the respirators indicated that silicone rubber-based bands achieved higher disinfection efficiency than PET-P bands and have a woven, fabric-like texture. While there is a strong desire to repurpose respirators, through this work we demonstrated that the design of an appropriate UV system is essential and that only respirators meeting specific design criteria may be reasonable for repurposing via UV disinfection.
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- C Carolina Ontiveros
- Centre for Water Resources and Studies, Department of Civil and Resource Engineering, Dalhousie University, 1360 Barrington St, Halifax, NS, B3H 4R2, Canada
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- Centre for Water Resources and Studies, Department of Civil and Resource Engineering, Dalhousie University, 1360 Barrington St, Halifax, NS, B3H 4R2, Canada
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- Centre for Water Resources and Studies, Department of Civil and Resource Engineering, Dalhousie University, 1360 Barrington St, Halifax, NS, B3H 4R2, Canada
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- Centre for Water Resources and Studies, Department of Civil and Resource Engineering, Dalhousie University, 1360 Barrington St, Halifax, NS, B3H 4R2, Canada
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- Centre for Water Resources and Studies, Department of Civil and Resource Engineering, Dalhousie University, 1360 Barrington St, Halifax, NS, B3H 4R2, Canada
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- Centre for Water Resources and Studies, Department of Civil and Resource Engineering, Dalhousie University, 1360 Barrington St, Halifax, NS, B3H 4R2, Canada
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- Centre for Water Resources and Studies, Department of Civil and Resource Engineering, Dalhousie University, 1360 Barrington St, Halifax, NS, B3H 4R2, Canada.
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Calle A, Fernandez M, Montoya B, Schmidt M, Thompson J. UV-C LED Irradiation Reduces Salmonella on Chicken and Food Contact Surfaces. Foods 2021; 10:foods10071459. [PMID: 34202557 PMCID: PMC8305569 DOI: 10.3390/foods10071459] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2021] [Revised: 06/01/2021] [Accepted: 06/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Ultraviolet (UV-C) light-emitting diode (LED) light at a wavelength of 250–280 nm was used to disinfect skinless chicken breast (CB), stainless steel (SS) and high-density polyethylene (HD) inoculated with Salmonella enterica. Irradiances of 2 mW/cm2 (50%) or 4 mW/cm2 (100%) were used to treat samples at different exposure times. Chicken samples had the lowest Salmonella reduction with 1.02 and 1.78 Log CFU/cm2 (p ≤ 0.05) after 60 and 900 s, respectively at 50% irradiance. Higher reductions on CB were obtained with 100% illumination after 900 s (>3.0 Log CFU/cm2). Salmonella on SS was reduced by 1.97 and 3.48 Log CFU/cm2 after 60 s of treatment with 50% and 100% irradiance, respectively. HD showed a lower decrease of Salmonella, but still statistically significant (p ≤ 0.05), with 1.25 and 1.77 Log CFU/cm2 destruction for 50 and 100% irradiance after 60 s, respectively. Longer exposure times of HD to UV-C yielded up to 99.999% (5.0 Log CFU/cm2) reduction of Salmonella with both irradiance levels. While UV-C LED treatment was found effective to control Salmonella on chicken and food contact surfaces, we propose three mechanisms contributing to reduced efficacy of disinfection: bacterial aggregation, harboring in food and work surface pores and light absorption by fluids associated with CB.
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- Alexandra Calle
- School of Veterinary Medicine, Texas Tech University, 7671 Evans Dr, Amarillo, TX 79106, USA; (M.F.); (M.S.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +1-806-834-4074
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- School of Veterinary Medicine, Texas Tech University, 7671 Evans Dr, Amarillo, TX 79106, USA; (M.F.); (M.S.)
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- Escuela de Medicina Veterinaria, Universidad Nacional de Costa Rica, Lagunilla, Heredia 40101, Costa Rica;
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- School of Veterinary Medicine, Texas Tech University, 7671 Evans Dr, Amarillo, TX 79106, USA; (M.F.); (M.S.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Texas Tech University, MS 1061, Lubbock, TX 79409, USA;
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Harada AM, Nascimento MS. Efficacy of dry sanitizing methods on Listeria monocytogenes biofilms. Food Control 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodcont.2021.107897] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Ashrafudoulla M, Na KW, Byun KH, Kim DH, Yoon JW, Mizan MFR, Kang I, Ha SD. Isolation and characterization of Salmonella spp. from food and food contact surfaces in a chicken processing factory. Poult Sci 2021; 100:101234. [PMID: 34198101 PMCID: PMC8253916 DOI: 10.1016/j.psj.2021.101234] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2020] [Revised: 04/22/2021] [Accepted: 04/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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The presence of Salmonella serotypes is a major safety concern of the food industry and poultry farmers. This study aimed to isolate and identify Salmonella spp. from a chicken processing facility by PCR and pulsed-field gel electrophoresis (PFGE). In addition, the biofilm-forming abilities of the isolated bacteria on stainless steel, silicone rubber, plastic, and chicken skin were also investigated. PCR was used for the confirmation of Salmonella serotypes, and then gene similarity within the same serotype was analyzed by PFGE. As a result, 26 S. Enteritidis isolates were detected at a high rate from both food contact surfaces and chicken products during processing. All of them were 100% genetically identical to the same bacteria. The results indicated that the virulence factors and effective biofilm-forming ability of S. Enteritidis isolates could affect human health and economic revenue. It was also suggested that the visual observation of food and food contact surfaces could be a great concern in the future. The continuous monitoring of S. Enteritidis molecular and biofilm characteristics is needed to increase food safety.
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- Md Ashrafudoulla
- Department of Food Science and Technology, Chung-Ang University, Anseong, Gyeonggi-do 456-756, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Chung-Ang University, Anseong, Gyeonggi-do 456-756, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Chung-Ang University, Anseong, Gyeonggi-do 456-756, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Chung-Ang University, Anseong, Gyeonggi-do 456-756, Republic of Korea
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- College of Veterinary Medicine and Institute Veterinary Science, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, Gangwon-do 24341, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Chung-Ang University, Anseong, Gyeonggi-do 456-756, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Animal Science, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA 93407, USA
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Chung-Ang University, Anseong, Gyeonggi-do 456-756, Republic of Korea.
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Effect of dry sanitizing methods on Bacillus cereus biofilm. Braz J Microbiol 2021; 52:919-926. [PMID: 33619697 DOI: 10.1007/s42770-021-00451-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2020] [Accepted: 02/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Bacillus cereus is a relevant foodborne pathogen and biofilm producer which can contaminate and persist in the processing environment of both high and low water activity foods. Because of this, it is crucial to understand better the resistance of this pathogen biofilm to different sanitation methods. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of dry sanitizing treatments against B. cereus biofilm formed on stainless steel (SS) and polypropylene (PP). Biofilm formation was held through the static method at 25 °C. After 4 days of incubation, coupons were exposed for up to 30 min to UV-C light, dry heat, gaseous ozone, 70% ethanol, and a commercial sanitizer. Sodium hypochlorite (200 mg/l) was also tested in two different pH values (7 and 11) for comparison purposes. In general, the surface material did not influence (p > 0.05) the performance of the treatments. From 10 min of exposure, 70% ethanol and the commercial product caused the lowest reductions on both surfaces. In addition, dry heat exhibited a poor performance on PP, with reductions < 1 log CFU/cm2. UV-C light on SS and PP and ozone on PP achieved reductions around 2 log CFU/cm2 after 30 min. The same level of reduction was obtained after 5 or 10 min using sodium hypochlorite (200 mg/l). Therefore, the results showed that dry sanitizing methods are not as effective as sodium hypochlorite against B. cereus biofilms. Further studies to evaluate the efficacy of the combination of dry methods are necessary.
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Implementation of Recycling Cigarette Butts in Lightweight Bricks and a Proposal for Ending the Littering of Cigarette Butts in Our Cities. MATERIALS 2020; 13:ma13184023. [PMID: 32927905 PMCID: PMC7559538 DOI: 10.3390/ma13184023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2020] [Revised: 09/04/2020] [Accepted: 09/04/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Our cities, parks, beaches, and oceans have been contaminated for many years with millions of tonnes of unsightly and toxic cigarette butts (CBs). This study presents and discusses some of the results of an ongoing study on recycling in fired-clay bricks. Energy savings: the energy value of CBs with remnant tobacco was found to be 16.5 MJ/kg. If just 2.5% of all bricks produced annually worldwide included 1% CB content, all of the CBs currently produced could be recycled in bricks, and it is estimated that global firing energy consumption could be reduced by approximately 20 billion MJ (megajoules). This approximately equates to the power used by one million homes in Victoria, Australia, every year. Bacteriological study: CBs were investigated for the presence of ten common bacteria in two pilot studies. Staphylococcus spp. and Pseudomonas aeruginosa were detected in fresh used CB samples, and Listeria spp. were detected in old used CB samples. All of the CB samples except the dried sample had significant counts of Bacillus spp. Some species of the detected bacteria in this study are pathogenic. Further confirmation and comprehensive microbiological study are needed in this area. The contact of naphthalene balls with CBs had a significant disinfecting effect on Bacillus spp. The implementation procedure for recycling CBs in bricks, odour from Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) emissions in CBs, sterilization methods, CB collection systems, and safety instructions were investigated, and they are discussed. Proposal: when considering the combined risks from many highly toxic chemicals and possible pathogens in cigarette butts, it is proposed that littering of this waste anywhere in cities and the environment be strictly prohibited and that offenders be heavily fined.
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Kim H, Moon MJ, Kim CY, Ryu K. Efficacy of chemical sanitizers against Bacillus cereus on food contact surfaces with scratch and biofilm. Food Sci Biotechnol 2019; 28:581-590. [PMID: 30956871 PMCID: PMC6431354 DOI: 10.1007/s10068-018-0482-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2018] [Revised: 09/20/2018] [Accepted: 09/25/2018] [Indexed: 10/28/2022] Open
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This study was performed to investigate the efficacy of chemical sanitizers (viz., chlorine, chlorine dioxide, alcohol, and quaternary ammonium compound) against Bacillus cereus on five food contact materials under different conditions (smooth vs. scratched and with vs. without biofilms). After incubating materials in B. cereus suspension, cell adhesion on a smooth surface (10 cm2) was in the following ascending order: stainless steel (7.36 ± 0.08 log CFU), glass (7.51 ± 0.26 log CFU), polyethylene (7.66 ± 0.30 log CFU), polypropylene (7.76 ± 0.30 log CFU), and wood (8.02 ± 0.33 log CFU). The efficacy of sanitizers was dramatically reduced in the presence of a biofilm on all materials. Among four different chemical sanitizers, chlorine showed the best bactericidal activity against B. cereus on the surface with scratch and biofilm. Selection of adequate materials, maintenance of a smooth surface, and inhibition of biofilm formation are good practices for food safety.
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- Hyochin Kim
- Imported Food Analysis Division, Seoul Regional Office, Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, Yangchun-Gu, Seoul, 07978 South Korea
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan, Gyeongbuk 38541 South Korea
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan, Gyeongbuk 38541 South Korea
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan, Gyeongbuk 38541 South Korea
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Gora SL, Rauch KD, Ontiveros CC, Stoddart AK, Gagnon GA. Inactivation of biofilm-bound Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria using UVC light emitting diodes (UVC LEDs). WATER RESEARCH 2019; 151:193-202. [PMID: 30594087 DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2018.12.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2018] [Revised: 11/30/2018] [Accepted: 12/04/2018] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
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Ultraviolet light emitting diodes (UV LEDs) are a promising technology for the disinfection of water and wetted surfaces, but research into these applications remains limited. In the drinking water field, UV LEDs emitting at wavelengths ranging from 254 nm to 285 nm (UVC LEDs) have been shown to be effective for the inactivation of numerous pathogens and pathogen surrogate organisms at UV doses comparable to conventional germicidal UV lamps. Surface disinfection with UV light, from UVC LEDs or from conventional UV lamps, is not as well understood. As the technology underlying the design and construction of UV LEDs matures and their energy efficiency improves, it is likely that they will become ubiquitous in small scale water treatment applications and surface disinfection in various industries, including the medical and dental fields. A simple, easily replicated methodology was developed and optimized to grow, irradiate, and recover biofilms from coupons. It was hypothesized that higher UV doses would be required to inactivate biofilm-bound bacteria than planktonic (free-floating) bacteria because the biofilm would provide some degree of protection from the effects of UVC irradiation. Indeed, UV LED irradiation at 265 nm achieved 1.3 ± 0.2 log inactivation of biofilm-bound Pseudomonas aeruginosa at a UV dose of 8 mJ/cm2. This inactivation level is lower than those that have been reported by researchers using UVC LEDs to inactivate planktonic P. aeruginosa, a finding that can be explained by the higher resistance of biofilm-bound bacteria to UV inactivation. A dose-response curve was developed and fitted to three disinfection models: the Chick-Watson model, the multi-target model, and the Geeraerd model. This last, which posits a subpopulation of organisms that are resistant to treatment, was a good fit to the dose-response data. ATP results obtained using the biomass recovery ATP method (ATPBR), a method that includes a 4 h incubation period after treatment, was well correlated to the results of conventional plate counts.
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- Stephanie L Gora
- Department of Civil & Resource Engineering, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada.
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- Department of Civil & Resource Engineering, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada
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- Department of Civil & Resource Engineering, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada
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- Department of Civil & Resource Engineering, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada
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- Department of Civil & Resource Engineering, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada
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Susceptibility of Escherichia coli O157:H7 grown at low temperatures to the krypton-chlorine excilamp. Sci Rep 2019; 9:563. [PMID: 30679621 PMCID: PMC6346039 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-018-37060-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2018] [Accepted: 11/27/2018] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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This study was conducted to investigate the resistance of Escherichia coli O157:H7 to 222-nm krypton-chlorine(KrCl) excilamp and 254-nm low-pressure Hg lamp (LP lamp) treatment according to growth temperature. As growth temperature decreased, lag time of E. coli O157:H7 significantly increased while the growth rate significantly decreased. Regardless of growth temperature, the KrCl excilamp showed higher disinfection capacity compared to the LP lamp at stationary growth phase. KrCl excilamp treatment showed significantly higher reduction as growth temperature decreased. Conversely, reduction levels according to growth temperature were not significantly different when the pathogen was subjected to LP lamp treatment. Inactivation mechanisms were evaluated by the thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS) assay and SYBR green assay, and we confirmed that lipid oxdiation capacity following KrCl excilamp treatment increased as growth temperature decreased, which was significantly higher than that of LP lamp treated samples regardless of growth temperature. DNA damage level was significantly higher for LP Hg lamp treated samples compared to those subjected to the KrCl excilamp, but no significant difference pursuant to growth temperature was observed. At the transcriptional level, gene expression related to several metabolic pathways was significantly higher for the pathogen grown at 15 °C compared that of 37 °C, enabling it to adapt and survive at low temperature, and membrane lipid composition became altered to ensure membrane fluidity. Consequently, resistance of E. coli O157:H7 to the KrCl excilamp decreased as growth temperature decreased because the ratio of unsaturated fatty acid composition increased at low growth temperature resulting in higher lipid oxidation levels. These results indicate that KrCl excilamp treatment should be determined carefully considering the growth temperature of E. coli O157:H7.
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Kim H, Moon MJ, Kim CY, Ryu K. Efficacy of chemical sanitizers against Bacillus cereus on food contact surfaces with scratch and biofilm. Food Sci Biotechnol 2018. [PMID: 30956871 PMCID: PMC6431354 DOI: 10.1007/s10068-012-0074-5, 10.1007/s10068-018-0482-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/15/2023] Open
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This study was performed to investigate the efficacy of chemical sanitizers (viz., chlorine, chlorine dioxide, alcohol, and quaternary ammonium compound) against Bacillus cereus on five food contact materials under different conditions (smooth vs. scratched and with vs. without biofilms). After incubating materials in B. cereus suspension, cell adhesion on a smooth surface (10 cm2) was in the following ascending order: stainless steel (7.36 ± 0.08 log CFU), glass (7.51 ± 0.26 log CFU), polyethylene (7.66 ± 0.30 log CFU), polypropylene (7.76 ± 0.30 log CFU), and wood (8.02 ± 0.33 log CFU). The efficacy of sanitizers was dramatically reduced in the presence of a biofilm on all materials. Among four different chemical sanitizers, chlorine showed the best bactericidal activity against B. cereus on the surface with scratch and biofilm. Selection of adequate materials, maintenance of a smooth surface, and inhibition of biofilm formation are good practices for food safety.
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- Hyochin Kim
- Imported Food Analysis Division, Seoul Regional Office, Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, Yangchun-Gu, Seoul, 07978 South Korea
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan, Gyeongbuk 38541 South Korea
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan, Gyeongbuk 38541 South Korea
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan, Gyeongbuk 38541 South Korea
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Yoon JH, Hyun JE, Song H, Kim JY, Kim JH, Lee SY. Food residuals on the food-contacting surfaces of stainless steel and polypropylene influence the efficacy of ultraviolet light in killing foodborne pathogens. J Food Saf 2018. [DOI: 10.1111/jfs.12506] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Jae-Hyun Yoon
- Department of Food Science and Technology; Chung-Ang University; Anseong-si Gyeonggi-do Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food Science and Technology; Chung-Ang University; Anseong-si Gyeonggi-do Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food Science and Technology; Chung-Ang University; Anseong-si Gyeonggi-do Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food Science and Technology; Chung-Ang University; Anseong-si Gyeonggi-do Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food Science and Technology; Chung-Ang University; Anseong-si Gyeonggi-do Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food Science and Technology; Chung-Ang University; Anseong-si Gyeonggi-do Republic of Korea
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Elimination of Salmonella enterica on common stainless steel food contact surfaces using UV-C and atmospheric pressure plasma jet. Food Control 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodcont.2017.11.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Jelden KC, Gibbs SG, Smith PW, Hewlett AL, Iwen PC, Schmid KK, Lowe JJ. Comparison of hospital room surface disinfection using a novel ultraviolet germicidal irradiation (UVGI) generator. JOURNAL OF OCCUPATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL HYGIENE 2016; 13:690-698. [PMID: 27028152 DOI: 10.1080/15459624.2016.1166369] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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The estimated 721,800 hospital acquired infections per year in the United States have necessitated development of novel environmental decontamination technologies such as ultraviolet germicidal irradiation (UVGI). This study evaluated the efficacy of a novel, portable UVGI generator (the TORCH, ChlorDiSys Solutions, Inc., Lebanon, NJ) to disinfect surface coupons composed of plastic from a bedrail, stainless steel, chrome-plated light switch cover, and a porcelain tile that were inoculated with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) or vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecalis (VRE). Each surface type was placed at 6 different sites within a hospital room and treated by 10-min ultraviolet-C (UVC) exposures using the TORCH with doses ranging from 0-688 mJ/cm(2) between sites. Organism reductions were compared with untreated surface coupons as controls. Overall, UVGI significantly reduced MRSA by an average of 4.6 log10 (GSD: 1.7 log10, 77% inactivation, p < 0.0001) and VRE by an average of 3.9 log10 (GSD: 1.7 log10, 65% inactivation, p < 0.0001). MRSA on bedrail was reduced significantly (p < 0.0001) less than on other surfaces, while VRE was reduced significantly less on chrome (p = 0.0004) and stainless steel (p = 0.0012) than porcelain tile. Organisms out of direct line of sight of the UVC generator were reduced significantly less (p < 0.0001) than those directly in line of sight. UVGI was found an effective method to inactivate nosocomial pathogens on surfaces evaluated within the hospital environment in direct line of sight of UVGI treatment with variation between organism and surface types.
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- Katelyn C Jelden
- a Department of Environmental , Agricultural & Occupational Health, University of Nebraska Medical Center , Omaha , Nebraska
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- b Department of Environmental Health , Indiana University School of Public Health , Bloomington , Indiana
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- c Department of Internal Medicine , Division of Infectious Diseases, University of Nebraska Medical Center , Omaha , Nebraska
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- c Department of Internal Medicine , Division of Infectious Diseases, University of Nebraska Medical Center , Omaha , Nebraska
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- d Department of Pathology and Microbiology , College of Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center , Omaha , Nebraska
- e Nebraska Public Health Laboratory , Omaha , Nebraska
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- f Department of Biostatistics , University of Nebraska Medical Center , Omaha , Nebraska
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- a Department of Environmental , Agricultural & Occupational Health, University of Nebraska Medical Center , Omaha , Nebraska
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Lim W, Harrison MA. Effectiveness of UV light as a means to reduce Salmonella contamination on tomatoes and food contact surfaces. Food Control 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodcont.2016.01.043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Tajik H, Naghili H, Ghasemmahdi H, Moradi M, Badali A. Effects ofZataria multifloraboiss essential oil, ultraviolet radiation and their combination onListeria monocytogenesbiofilm in a simulated industrial model. Int J Food Sci Technol 2015. [DOI: 10.1111/ijfs.12874] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Hossein Tajik
- Department of Food Hygiene and Quality Control; Faculty of Veterinary Medicine; Urmia University; 1177 Urmia West Azarbaijan Iran
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- Department of Food Hygiene and Quality Control; Faculty of Veterinary Medicine; Urmia University; 1177 Urmia West Azarbaijan Iran
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- Department of Food Hygiene and Quality Control; Faculty of Veterinary Medicine; Urmia University; 1177 Urmia West Azarbaijan Iran
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- Department of Food Hygiene and Quality Control; Faculty of Veterinary Medicine; Urmia University; 1177 Urmia West Azarbaijan Iran
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- Department of Food Hygiene and Quality Control; Faculty of Veterinary Medicine; Urmia University; 1177 Urmia West Azarbaijan Iran
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Vogeleer P, Tremblay YDN, Mafu AA, Jacques M, Harel J. Life on the outside: role of biofilms in environmental persistence of Shiga-toxin producing Escherichia coli. Front Microbiol 2014; 5:317. [PMID: 25071733 PMCID: PMC4076661 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2014.00317] [Citation(s) in RCA: 64] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2014] [Accepted: 06/10/2014] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Escherichia coli is a heterogeneous species that can be part of the normal flora of humans but also include strains of medical importance. Among pathogenic members, Shiga-toxin producing E. coli (STEC) are some of the more prominent pathogenic E. coli within the public sphere. STEC disease outbreaks are typically associated with contaminated beef, contaminated drinking water, and contaminated fresh produce. These water- and food-borne pathogens usually colonize cattle asymptomatically; cows will shed STEC in their feces and the subsequent fecal contamination of the environment and processing plants is a major concern for food and public safety. This is especially important because STEC can survive for prolonged periods of time outside its host in environments such as water, produce, and farm soil. Biofilms are hypothesized to be important for survival in the environment especially on produce, in rivers, and in processing plants. Several factors involved in biofilm formation such as curli, cellulose, poly-N-acetyl glucosamine, and colanic acid are involved in plant colonization and adherence to different surfaces often found in meat processing plants. In food processing plants, contamination of beef carcasses occurs at different stages of processing and this is often caused by the formation of STEC biofilms on the surface of several pieces of equipment associated with slaughtering and processing. Biofilms protect bacteria against several challenges, including biocides used in industrial processes. STEC biofilms are less sensitive than planktonic cells to several chemical sanitizers such as quaternary ammonium compounds, peroxyacetic acid, and chlorine compounds. Increased resistance to sanitizers by STEC growing in a biofilm is likely to be a source of contamination in the processing plant. This review focuses on the role of biofilm formation by STEC as a means of persistence outside their animal host and factors associated with biofilm formation.
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- Philippe Vogeleer
- Groupe de Recherche sur les Maladies Infectieuses du Porc, Département de Pathologie et Microbiologie, Faculté de Médecine Vétérinaire, Centre de Recherche d'Infectiologie Porcine et Avicole, Université de Montréal St-Hyacinthe, QC, Canada
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- Groupe de Recherche sur les Maladies Infectieuses du Porc, Département de Pathologie et Microbiologie, Faculté de Médecine Vétérinaire, Centre de Recherche d'Infectiologie Porcine et Avicole, Université de Montréal St-Hyacinthe, QC, Canada
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- Food Research and Development Centre, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada St-Hyacinthe, QC, Canada
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- Groupe de Recherche sur les Maladies Infectieuses du Porc, Département de Pathologie et Microbiologie, Faculté de Médecine Vétérinaire, Centre de Recherche d'Infectiologie Porcine et Avicole, Université de Montréal St-Hyacinthe, QC, Canada
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- Groupe de Recherche sur les Maladies Infectieuses du Porc, Département de Pathologie et Microbiologie, Faculté de Médecine Vétérinaire, Centre de Recherche d'Infectiologie Porcine et Avicole, Université de Montréal St-Hyacinthe, QC, Canada
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Inactivation strategy for Clostridium perfringens spores adhered to food contact surfaces. Food Microbiol 2013; 34:328-36. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fm.2013.01.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2012] [Revised: 01/03/2013] [Accepted: 01/08/2013] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Giaouris E, Heir E, Hébraud M, Chorianopoulos N, Langsrud S, Møretrø T, Habimana O, Desvaux M, Renier S, Nychas GJ. Attachment and biofilm formation by foodborne bacteria in meat processing environments: causes, implications, role of bacterial interactions and control by alternative novel methods. Meat Sci 2013; 97:298-309. [PMID: 23747091 DOI: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2013.05.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 217] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2012] [Revised: 05/15/2013] [Accepted: 05/16/2013] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Attachment of potential spoilage and pathogenic bacteria to food contact surfaces and the subsequent biofilm formation represent serious challenges to the meat industry, since these may lead to cross-contamination of the products, resulting in lowered-shelf life and transmission of diseases. In meat processing environments, microorganisms are sometimes associated to surfaces in complex multispecies communities, while bacterial interactions have been shown to play a key role in cell attachment and detachment from biofilms, as well as in the resistance of biofilm community members against antimicrobial treatments. Disinfection of food contact surfaces in such environments is a challenging task, aggravated by the great antimicrobial resistance of biofilm associated bacteria. In recent years, several alternative novel methods, such as essential oils and bacteriophages, have been successfully tested as an alternative means for the disinfection of microbial-contaminated food contact surfaces. In this review, all these aspects of biofilm formation in meat processing environments are discussed from a microbial meat-quality and safety perspective.
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- Efstathios Giaouris
- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, University of the Aegean, Myrina, Lemnos 81400, Greece.
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- Nofima Mat AS, Osloveien 1, N-1430 Ås, Norway
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- Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique, site de Theix, UR454 Microbiologie, F-63122 Saint-Genès Champanelle, France
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- Veterinary Research Institute of Athens, Greek Agricultural Organization "Demeter", Aghia Paraskeui15310, Greece
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- Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique, site de Theix, UR454 Microbiologie, F-63122 Saint-Genès Champanelle, France
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- Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique, site de Theix, UR454 Microbiologie, F-63122 Saint-Genès Champanelle, France
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- Laboratory of Microbiology and Biotechnology of Foods, Department of Food Science and Technology, Agricultural University of Athens, Iera Odos 75, Athens 11855, Greece
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