Survival of Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella on surfaces found in the dry packinghouse environment and effectiveness of dry-cleaning processes on pathogen reduction Paul Dawson, Ph.D., Clemson University.
Cross-contamination risks in dry environments and a novel antimicrobial approach to reduce these risks in dry environment Nitin Nitin, Ph.D., University of California, Davis.
Supplementing food antimicrobials in commercial edible coatings to enhance the safety and extend the shelf-life of stone fruits Qixin Zhong, Ph.D., University of Tennessee. In progress.
Control of Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes on peaches through spray-bar brush bed sanitizer intervention Meijun Zhu, Ph.D., Washington State University. In progress.
A metagenomic approach to food safety risk mitigation in pears Laura Strawn, Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. In progress.
Interaction of resident microbiome and Listeria on pears during cold storage Meijun Zhu, Ph.D., Washington State University. In progress.
Testbeds for microbial source tracking using microfluidic paper-based analytical devices Mohit Verma, Ph.D., Purdue University. In progress.
Validation study for the tree-fruit industry: effective strategies to sanitize harvest bins and picking bags Valentina Trinetta, Ph.D., Kansas State University. In progress.
Evidence for the industrial application of bacteriophages to control Listeria monocytogenes in leafy greens Pilar Truchado, Ph.D., CEBAS-CSIC Campus de Espinardo, Spain. In progress.
Identification of routes and mechanisms for distribution and establishment of Listeria monocytogenes and Listeria spp. in avocado packing environments Alejandro Castillo, Ph.D., Texas A&M University. In progress.
Bio-based antimicrobial coatings for reducing risk of cross-contamination during harvesting Nitin Nitin, Ph.D., University of California, Davis. 2022.
Waxing of whole produce and its involvement in and impact on microbial food safety Luxin Wang, Ph.D., University of California, Davis. 2022.
Identification of quantitative and qualitative patterns of environmental contamination by Listeria spp. and L. monocytogenes in fresh produce processing facilities and evaluation of practical control measures able to eliminate transient and persistent contamination Ana Allende, Ph.D., CEBAS-CSIC Campus de Espinardo, Spain. 2022
Validation of sanitizer disinfection of wash water in dump tank operation of apple packing lines Meijun Zhu, Ph.D., Washington State University. 2022.
Investigation of potential preharvest and postharvest treatments targeting Salmonella spp. risk reduction on peach in Australia Kim-Yen Phan-Thien, Ph.D., The University of Sydney. CPS Rapid Response 2021.
Verification and validation of environmental monitoring programs for biofilm control in the packinghouse Paul Dawson, PhD., Clemson University. 2020.
Factors affecting persistence of Listeria monocytogenes need to be identified for evaluation and prioritization of interventions. Martin Wiedmann, Ph.D., Cornell University. 2020
Listeria develops reduced sanitizer sensitivity but not resistance at recommended sanitizer use levels Martin Wiedmann, Ph.D., Cornell University. 2020
Resolving postharvest harborage sites of Listeria protects Zone 1 surfaces Trevor Suslow, Ph.D., University of California, Davis. 2019
Preventive sanitation measures for Listeria monocytogenes biofilms in critical postharvest harboring sites Kay Cooksey, PhD., Clemson University. 2019.
Rechargeable antimicrobial and antifouling plastics for improved cleaning and sanitation of plastic bins and totes Nitin Nitin, Ph.D., University of California, Davis. 2019
Characterization and mitigation of bacteriological risks associated with packing fresh-market citrus Linda J. Harris, Ph.D., University of California, Davis. 2018.
Preservation of stone fruits by spray application of edible coatings with antimicrobial properties. Kay Cooksey, PhD., Clemson University. 2018.
Pathogen physiological state has a greater effect on outcomes of challenge and validation studies than strain diversity Martin Wiedmann, Ph.D., Cornell University. 2017.
Listeria monocytogenes growth and survival on peaches and nectarines as influenced by stone fruit packing house operations, storage and transportation conditions Mary Anne Amalaradjou, PhD., University of Connecticut. 2017.
Evaluation of sanitizing treatments for sizer carriers in stone fruit packinghouses Steven Pao, PhD., California State University. 2016
Sanitization of soft fruits with ultraviolet (UV-C) light. Xuetong Fan, Ph.D., USDA – ARS. 2013