Food Safety Research and Extension Needs for the U.S. Low-Moisture Food Industry

Published on October 1, 2024
The objectives of this needs assessment were to explore the food safety culture and education needs, and more.

Behavior of Salmonella During Preparation of a Fermented Cashew Cheese Analog

Published on August 7, 2024
The behavior of Salmonella was evaluated during fermentation of cashews to better understand the risks associated with plant-based fermentations.

Salmonella control for dried apple cubes

Published on August 6, 2024
The objectives of this study were to determine Salmonella inactivation of the two different thermal treatments.

Innovative Hurdle Strategies for Listeria Control on Food-Contact Surfaces: A Peroxyacetic Acid–Steam Approach Publication

Published on July 31, 2024
This study assessed the effectiveness of hurdle treatments combining peroxyacetic acid and saturated steam against 7-day-old L. innocua biofilms on stainless steel, polyester, and rubber surfaces

Demonstration of Inappropriate Validation Method for a Cracker Baking Process Using Predictive Modeling

Published on July 3, 2024
The goal of this study was to quantitatively evaluate a previously disseminated approach to validating baking processes utilizing a predictive model developed using only isothermal and single-moisture inactivation data for the initially formulated dough.

Improving the utility of surrogates intended for foodborne pathogen preventive control validations

Published on June 1, 2024
Surrogate studies have focused on E. faecium for validating preventive controls.

Effectiveness of Chlorine and Peroxyacetic Acid in Controlling Listeria Cross-Contamination during Pilot-Scale Dump Tank Apple Processing

Published on July 27, 2024
Yuan Su, Xiaoye Shen, Mengqian Hang, Jeanene M. Deavila and Meijun Zhu, Washington State University, Pullman, WA

Assessing Enterococcus faecium NRRL B-2354 as a Surrogate for Listeria monocytogenes during Sanitizer Interventions in Simulated Apple Dump Tank Water

Published on July 27, 2024
Yuan Su, Xiaoye Shen, Andrew Liu and Meijun Zhu, Washington State University, Pullman, WA

Factors Affecting the Adhesion of Flour Particles to Stainless Steel Surfaces and Vacuum Dry-Cleaning 

Published on July 27, 2024
Ian Klug, Bradley Marks, Teresa Bergholz and Sanghyup Jeong, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI

Dynamics of Change in Physiological State of Escherichia coli O157:H7 During Cold Storage of Romaine Lettuce

Published on July 27, 2024
Dimple Sharma, Joshua Owade, Corrine Kamphuis, Avery Evans, Jade Mitchell and Teresa M. Bergholz

UV-C Dry Sanitation of Visibly-Cleaned Salmonella-Inoculated Stainless Steel Surfaces

Published on July 27, 2024
Kasey Nelson, Ian Klug, Michael James, Teresa M. Bergholz, Bradley Marks and Sanghyup Jeong, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI

Marty Matlock join's CAST for Meet the Expert

Published on August 12, 2024
Marty Matlock join's CAST for Meet the Expert where members will connect with leading voices in agriculture.

Workshop: Selecting and Validating Pathogen Reduction Processes for Low-Moisture Foods and Ingredients 

Published on July 27, 2024
Linda J. Harris (1), Elizabeth Grasso-Kelley (2), Bradley Marks (3), Nathan Anderson (2), Teresa Bergholz (3), Yaohua (Betty) Feng (4), Ian Hildebrandt (3), and Juliany Rivera Calo (5)

Symposia: Low Calorie Sweeteners: An Update on the State of the Science - Perspectives on the IARC and JECFA Assessments of Aspartame

Published on July 27, 2024
Felicia Wu, Michigan State University

Round Table: Cronobacter spp. Control: Bridging Knowledge Gaps and Taking Action

Published on July 27, 2024
Kristin Butler, John Allan, Nathan Anderson, Robert Brackett, David Clifford, Jeffrey Farber, John Hanlin, Randy Porter, Jack van der Sanden, and Benjamin Warren

Symposia: New Estimates for the Global Burden of Foodborne Disease – Where Are We and Where Are We Going? - Global Burden of Disease by Aflatoxin B1 and M1 in the Context of Climate Change and Adaptive Standards

Published on July 26, 2024
Felicia Wu, Michigan State University