Projects

INTERVENTION TECHNOLOGIES FOR ENHANCING THE SAFETY AND SECURITY OF FRESH AND MINIMALLY PROCESSED PRODUCE AND SOLID PLANT-DERIVED FOODS Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 409637

DECONTAMINATION OF FRESH PRODUCE WITH COLD PLASMA Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number: 409114

Publications

Irradiation Sensitivity of Planktonic and Biofilm-Associated Listeria Monocytogenes and L. Innocua as Influenced by Temperature of Biofilm Formation - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (06-Mar-08)

Irradiation vs. Chlorination for Elimination of Escherichia Coli O157:H7 Internalized in Lettuce Leaves: Influence of Lettuce Variety - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (26-Feb-08)

Cold Plasma Inactivates Salmonella Stanley and Escherichia coli O157:H7 Inoculated on Golden Delicious Apples - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (10-Feb-08)

Irradiation of Fresh and Fresh-Cut Fruits and Vegetables - (Trade Journal)

Fan, X., Niemira, B.A., Prakash, A. 2008. Irradiation of Fresh and Fresh-Cut Fruits and Vegetables. Food Technology. 3:36-43.

Relative Efficacy of Sodium Hypochlorite Wash Versus Irradiation to Inactivate Escherichia coli O157:H7 Internalized in Leaves of Romaine Lettuce and Baby Spinach - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Niemira, B.A. 2007. Relative Efficacy of Sodium Hypochlorite Wash Versus Irradiation to Inactivate Escherichia coli O157:H7 Internalized in Leaves of Romaine Lettuce and Baby Spinach. Journal of Food Protection. 70(11):2526-2532.

Irradiation Sensitivity of Planktonic and Biofilm-Associated Escherichia coli O157:H7 Isolates is Influenced by Culture Conditions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Niemira, B.A. 2007. Irradiation Sensitivity of Planktonic and Biofilm-Associated Escherichia coli O157:H7 Isolates is Influenced by Culture Conditions. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 73(10): 3239-3244.

Inactivation of Escherichia Coli O157:H7 Internalized in Romaine Lettuce and Baby Spinach Leaves:Sodium Hypochlorite Wash vs. Irradiation - (Abstract) - (23-Feb-07)

MODELING THE IRRADIATION-FOLLOWED-BY-HEAT INACTIVATION OF SALMONELLA INOCULATED IN LIQUID WHOLE EGG - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Alvarez, I., Niemira, B.A., Fan, X., Sommers, C.H. 2007. Modeling the irradiation-followed-by-heat inactivation of salmonella inoculated in liquid whole egg. Journal of Food Science. 72(5):M145-M152.

EFFECT OF TEMPERATURE ON THE RADIATION RESISTANCE OF YERSINIA PESTIS SUSPENDED IN RAW GROUND PORK - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Sommers, C.H., Niemira, B.A. 2007. Effect of temperature on the radiation resistance of yersinia pestis suspended in raw ground pork. Journal of Food Safety. 27:317-325.

Inactivation of Salmonella Enteriditis and Salmonella Senftenberg in liquid whole egg using generally recognized as safe additives, ionizing radiation and heat - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Alvarez, I., Niemira, B.A., Fan, X., Sommers, C.H. 2007. Inactivation of Salmonella Enteriditis and Salmonella Senftenberg in liquid whole egg using generally recognized as safe additives, ionizing radiation and heat. Journal of Food Protection. 70(6):1402-1409.

NONTHERMAL PLASMA (NTP) AS A NOVEL FOOD PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY - (Book/Chapter) - (29-Sep-06)

BIOFILMS ON FRESH PRODUCE AND DIFFICULTIES IN DECONTAMINATION - (Trade Journal)

Annous, B.A., Solomon, E.B., Niemira, B.A. 2006. Biofilms on fresh produce and difficulties in decontamination. Food Quality. 80-84

IONIZING RADIATION OF EGGS - (Book/Chapter) - (20-Mar-06)

RADIATION SENSITIVITY OF SALMONELLA ISOLATES RELATIVE TO RESISTANCE TO AMPICILLIN, CHLORAMPHENICOL OR GENTAMICIN - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Niemira, B.A., Lonczynski, K., Sommers, C.H. 2006. Radiation sensitivity of salmonella isolates relative to resistance to ampicillin, chloramphenicol or gentamicin. Journal of Radiation Physics and Chemistry. 75:1080-1086.

NALIDIXIC ACID RESISTANCE INFLUENCES SENSITIVITY TO IONIZING RADIATION AMONG SALMONELLA ISOLATES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Niemira, B.A., Lonczynski, K.A. 2006. Nalidixic acid resistance influences sensitivity to ionizing radiation among salmonella isolates. Journal of Food Protection. 69(7):1587-1593.

INACTIVATION OF SALMONELLA SEROVARS IN LIQUID WHOLE EGG BY HEAT FOLLOWING IRRADIATION TREATMENTS - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (11-Feb-06)

INACTIVATION OF SALMONELLA IN LIQUID WHOLE EGG BY IONIZING RADIATION AND HEAT - (Abstract)

Alvarez, I., Niemira, B.A., Fan, X., Sommers, C.H. 2005. Inactivation of salmonella in liquid whole egg by ionizing radiation and heat. Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting and Food Expo, July 16-20, 2005, New Orleans, LA. p. 108-4.

SCIENTISTS AND SALESMEN: THE NEW OWNERSHIP OF BIOTECH - (Proceedings/Symposium) - (14-Oct-05)

ANTIMICROBIAL EFFICACY OF COLD ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE PLASMA APPLIED TO INOCULATED FOOD SURFACES - (Abstract)

Niemira, B.A., Alvarez, I., Annous, B.A., Gutsol, A., Fridman, A. 2005. Antimicrobial efficacy of cold atmospheric pressure plasma applied to inoculated food surfaces. IFT-NPD Meeting, September 15-16, 2005, Wyndmoor, PA.

INACTIVATION OF PATHOGENS IN COMPLEX READY-TO-EAT FOODS USING GAMMA IRRADIATION - (Abstract)

Alvarez, I., Niemira, B.A., Fan, X., Sommers, C.H. 2005. Inactivation of pathogens in complex ready-to-eat foods using gamma irradiation [abstract]. Institute of Food Technologists Nonthermal Processing Division Workshop. p.1.

LOW DOSE IRRADIATION OF FRESH-CUT PRODUCE: SAFETY, SENSORY AND SHELF LIFE - (Book/Chapter) - (18-Aug-05)

NEW APPLICATIONS IN FOOD IRRADIATION - (Book/Chapter)

Niemira, B.A., Sommers, C.H. 2006. New applications in food irradiation. Heldman, D.R., editor. Encyclopedia of Agricultural, Food, and Biological Engineering. New York, NY: Taylor & Francis Group. p.1-6.

STUDIES OF POST-IRRADIATION SURVIVAL OF LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES AND L. INNOCUA ON ENDIVE, REGROWTH UNDER MODIFIED ATMOSPHERE PACKAGING AND PRODUCT SENSORY QUALITIES - (Proceedings/Symposium) - (11-Jul-05)

RADIATION SENSITIVITY AND QUALITY OF FRESH-CUT VEGETABLES EXPOSED TO GAMMA RADIATION - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Fan, X., Niemira, B.A., Rajkowski, K.T., Sokorai, K.J. 2006. Radiation sensitivity and quality of fresh-cut vegetables exposed to gamma radiation. IAEA, July 22-30, 2005, Islamabad, Pakistan. p. 286-293.

EFFECTS OF CALCIUM ASCORBATE AND IONIZING RADIATION ON THE SURVIVAL OF LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES AND PRODUCT QUALITY OF FRESH-CUT ¿GALA¿ APPLES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Fan, X., Sokorai, K.J., Sommers, C.H., Niemira, B.A., Mattheis, J.P. 2005. Effects of calcium ascorbate and ionizing radiation on the survival of listeria monocytogenes and product quality of fresh-cut ¿gala¿ apples. Journal of Food Science. M352-358.

TRENDS IN FOOD IRRADIATION - (Abstract)

Niemira, B.A., Fan, X., Sommers, C.H., Alvarez, I. 2005. Trends in food irradiation. University of Sao Paulo, June 15, 2005, Sao Paulo, Brazil.

IRRADIATION OF FRESH AND FRESH-CUT PRODUCE - (Abstract)

Niemira, B.A., Fan, X. 2005. Irradiation of fresh and fresh-cut produce. Brazilian Association for Food Protection Annual Meeting, June 13-14 2005, Sao Paulo, Brazil.

ALTERNATIVE TECHNOLOGIES FOR FOOD SAFETY - (Abstract)

Niemira, B.A. 2005. Alternative technologies for food safety. Brazilian Association for Food Protection Annual Meeting, June 13-14 2005, Sao Paulo, Brazil.

HANDLING, PREPARING AND SERVING IRRADIATED FOOD: A GUIDE FOR THE FOOD SERVICE - (Abstract)

Niemira, B.A. 2005. Handling, preparing and serving irradiated food: a guide for the food service. National Restaurant Association Annual Meeting, May 22-24, 2005, Chicago, IL.

INACTIVATION OF PLANKTONIC AND BIOFILM-ASSOCIATED SALMONELLA BY IONIZING RADIATION - (Abstract)

Niemira, B.A., Solomon, E.B. 2005. Inactivation of planktonic and biofilm-associated salmonella by ionizing radiation. Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting, July 17-20, 2005, New Orleans, LA. p. 108-5.

EFFECTS OF CALCIUM ASCORBATE, AN ANTIOXIDANT AND ANTIBROWNING AGENT, ON RADIATION RESISTANCE OF L. MONOCYTOGENES AND QUALITY OF "GALA" APPLE SLICES - (Abstract)

Fan, X., Sokorai, K.J., Sommers, C.H., Niemira, B.A., Mattheis, J.P. 2005. Effects of calcium ascorbate, an antioxidant and antibrowning agent, on radiation resistance of l. monocytogenes and quality of "gala" apple slices. Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting, July 16-20, 2004, New Orleans, LA. p. 36E-31.

NALIDIXIC ACID RESISTANCE INCREASES SENSITIVITY OF SALMONELLA TO IONIZING RADIATION IN SOLUTION AND IN ORANGE JUICE - (Abstract)

Niemira, B.A. 2005. Nalidixic acid resistance increases sensitivity of salmonella to ionizing radiation in solution and in orange juice. Annual Meeting of International Association of Food Protection (IAFP), August 14-17, 2005, Baltimore, MD. p. 1-33.

COLD, ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE PLASMA REDUCES LISTERIA INNOCUA ON THE SURFACE OF APPLES - (Abstract)

Niemira, B.A., Gutsol, A., Fridman, A. 2005. Cold, atmospheric pressure plasma reduces listeria innocua on the surface of apples.Annual Meeting of International Association of Food Protection (IAFP), August 14-17, 2005, Baltimore, MD. p. 2-40.

COMPARISON OF BIOFILM FORMATION BY SALMONELLA SPP. ORIGINATING FROM PRODUCE, ANIMAL, AND CLINICAL SOURCES - (Abstract)

Solomon, E.B., Niemira, B.A., Sapers, G.M., Annous, B.A. 2005. Comparison of biofilm formation by salmonella spp. originating from produce, animal, and clinical sources (abstract). International Association for Food Protection. Pager No. P1-48.

IRRADIATION DESTRUCT VALUES OF SHIGELLA SONNIE, SALMONELLA OR ESCHERICHIA COLI O157:H7 AND POST IRRADIATION SURVIVAL AND REGROWTH OF INDIGENOUS MICROFLORA ON VEGETABLE SPROUTS AND ON WARM/COLD WATER-WASHED CUT ICEBERG LETTUCE - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Rajkowski, K.T., Fan, X., Sommers, C.H., Niemira, B.A. 2006. Irradiation destruct values of shigella sonnie, salmonella or escherichia coli o157:h7 and post irradiation survival and regrowth of indigenous microflora on vegetable sprouts and on warm/cold water-washed cut iceberg lettuce. IAEA, July 25-29, 2005, Vienna, Austria. p. 317-324.

BIOFILM FORMATION, CELLULOSE PRODUCTION, AND CURLI BIOSYNTHESIS BY SALMONELLA SPP. ORIGINATING FROM PRODUCE, ANIMAL, AND CLINICAL SOURCES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Solomon, E.B., Niemira, B.A., Sapers, G.M., Annous, B.A. 2005. Biofilm formation, cellulose production, and curli biosynthesis by salmonella spp. originating from produce, animal, and clinical sources. Journal of Food Protection. 68(5): 906-912.

SENSITIVITY OF PLANKTONIC AND BIOFILM-ASSOCIATED SALMONELLA TO IONIZING RADIATION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Niemira, B.A., Solomon, E.B. 2005. Sensitivity of planktonic and biofilm-associated salmonella to ionizing radiation. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 71(5): 2732:2736.

MECHANISMS OF MICROBIAL SPOILAGE OF FRUITS AND VEGETABLES - (Book/Chapter)

Niemira, B.A., Sommers, C.H., Ukuku, D.O. 2005. Mechanisms of microbial spoilage of fruits and vegetables. In: Lamikanra, O., Imam, S.H., Ukuku, D.O., editors. Produce Degradation: Reaction Pathways and their Prevention. New York, NY: Taylor and Francis Group. p. 463-482.

QUALITY OF FRESH-CUT APPLE SLICES AS AFFECTED BY IONIZING RADIATION AND CALCIUM ASCORBATE TREATMENT - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Fan, X., Niemira, B.A., Mattheis, J.P., Hong, Z., Olson, D.W. 2005. Quality of fresh-cut apple slices as affected by ionizing radiation and calcium ascorbate treatment. Journal of Food Science. 70(2) S143-148.

NALIDIXIC ACID RESISTANCE INCREASES SENSITIVITY OF ESCHERICHIA COLI O157:H7 TO IONIZING RADIATION IN SOLUTION AND ON GREEN LEAF LETTUCE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Niemira, B.A. 2005. Nalidixic acid resistance increases sensitivity of escherichia coli o157:h7 to ionizing radiation in solution and on green leaf lettuce. Journal of Food Science. 70(2): M121-M124.

SENSORY EVALUATION OF IRRADIATED GROUND BEEF PATTIES FOR THE NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Fan, X., Niemira, B.A., Rajkowski, K.T., Phillips, J.G., Sommers, C.H. 2004. Sensory evaluation of irradiated ground beef patties for the national school lunch program. Journal of Food Science. 69:S394-S387.

IRRADIATION AND MODIFIED ATMOSPHERE PACKAGING OF ENDIVE INFLUENCES SURVIVAL AND REGROWTH OF LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES AND PRODUCT SENSORY QUALITIES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Niemira, B.A., Fan, X., Sokorai, K.J. 2005. Irradiation and modified atmosphere packaging of endive influences survival and regrowth of listeria monocytogenes and product sensory qualities. Journal of Radiation Physics and Chemistry. 72:41-48.

IRRADIATION OF READY-TO-EAT FOODS AT USDA'S EASTERN REGIONAL RESEARCH CENTER - 2003 UPDATE - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Sommers, C.H., Fan, X., Niemira, B.A., Rajkowski, K.T. 2004. Irradiation of ready-to-eat foods at usda's eastern regional research center - 2003 update. Journal of Radiation Physics and Chemistry. 71:511-514.

LOW DOSE IONIZING RADIATION OF FRUIT JUICE: BENEFITS AND CONCERNS - (Book/Chapter)

FAN, X., NIEMIRA, B.A., THAYER, D.W. LOW DOSE IONIZING RADIATION OF FRUIT JUICE: BENEFITS AND CONCERNS. BOOK CHAPTER. 2004. CHAPTER 9. P. 138-150.

RADIATION SENSITIVITY AND RECOVERABILITY OF LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES AND SALMONELLA ON FOUR LETTUCE TYPES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

NIEMIRA, B.A. RADIATION SENSITIVITY AND RECOVERABILITY OF LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES AND SALMONELLA ON FOUR LETTUCE TYPES. JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE. 2003. V. 68 (9). P. 2784-2787.

IRRADIATION OF READY-TO-EAT MEATS: ELIMINATING LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES WHILE MAINTAINING PRODUCT QUALITY. - (Book/Chapter)

Sommers, C.H., Keser, N., Fan, X., Wallace, F.M., Novak, J.S., Handel, A.P., Niemira, B.A. 2004. Irradiation of ready-to-eat meats: eliminating listeria monocytogenes while maintaining product quality. Komolprasert V. and Morehouse, K. Washington, D.C. American Chemical Society. p. 77-89.

IONIZING RADIATION PROCESSING OF FRUITS AND FRUIT PRODUCTS - (Book/Chapter)

Niemira, B.A., Willemot, C., Marcotte, M., Deschenes, L. 2004. Ionizing radiation processing of fruits and fruit products. Processing Fruits: Science and Technology, Volume 1. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press. p. 223-261.

RADIATION (GAMMA) RESISTANCE AND POST-IRRADIATION GROWTH OF LISTERIA MONOCTYTOGENES SUSPENDED IN BEEF BOLOGNA THAT CONTAINED SODIUM DIACETATE AND POTASSIUM LACTATE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

SOMMERS, C.H., FAN, X., NIEMIRA, B.A., SOKORAI, K.J. RADIATION (GAMMA) RESISTANCE AND POST-IRRADIATION GROWTH OF LISTERIA MONOCTYTOGENES SUSPENDED IN BEEF BOLOGNA THAT CONTAINED SODIUM DIACETATE AND POTASSIUM LACTATE. JOURNAL OF FOOD SAFETY. 2003. V. 66. P. 2051-2056.

EFFECT OF IRRADIATION AND FROZEN STORAGE ON INJURY AND SURVIVAL OF SALMONELLA ENTERITIDIS IN CONCENTRATED ORANGE JUICE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

NIEMIRA, B.A., SOMMERS, C.H., BOYD, G. EFFECT OF IRRADIATION AND FROZEN STORAGE ON INJURY AND SURVIVAL OF SALMONELLA ENTERITIDIS IN CONCENTRATED ORANGE JUICE. JOURNAL OF FOOD PROTECTION. 2003. V. 66 (10). P. 1916-1919.

USE OF IONIZING RADIATION TO IMPROVE SENSORY AND MICROBIAL QUALITY OF FRESH-CUT GREEN ONION LEAVES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

FAN, X., NIEMIRA, B.A., SOKORAI, K.J. USE OF IONIZING RADIATION TO IMPROVE SENSORY AND MICROBIAL QUALITY OF FRESH-CUT GREEN ONION LEAVES. JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE. 2003. V. 68. P. 1478-1483.

SENSORIAL NUTRITIONAL AND MICROBIOLOGICAL QUALITY OF FRESH CILANTRO LEAVES AS INFLUENCED BY IONIZING IRRADIATION AND STORAGE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

FAN, X., NIEMIRA, B.A., BAXENDALE, K.J. SENSORIAL NUTRITIONAL AND MICROBIOLOGICAL QUALITY OF FRESH CILANTRO LEAVES AS INFLUENCED BY IONIZING IRRADIATION AND STORAGE. FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL. 2003. V. 36. P. 713-719.

IONIZING RADIATION SENSITIVITY OF LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES AND L. INNOCUA INOCULATED ON ENDIVE (CICHORIUM ENDIVA) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

NIEMIRA, B.A., FAN, X., SOKORAI, K.J., SOMMERS, C.H. IONIZING RADIATION SENSITIVITY OF LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES AND L. INNOCUA INOCULATED ON ENDIVE (CICHORIUM ENDIVA). JOURNAL OF FOOD PROTECTION. 2003. V. 66 (6). P. 993-998.

FORMULATION OF SOY- AND BEEF-BASED READY TO EAT FOOD PRODUCTS INFLUENCES RADIATION SENSITIVITY OF SURFACE-INOCULATED LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES AND POST-IRRADIATION PRODUCT SENSORY PROPERTIES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

NIEMIRA, B.A., SOMMERS, C.H., FAN, X., SOKORAI, K.J. FORMULATION OF SOY- AND BEEF-BASED READY TO EAT FOOD PRODUCTS INFLUENCES RADIATION SENSITIVITY OF SURFACE-INOCULATED LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES AND POST-IRRADIATION PRODUCT SENSORY PROPERTIES. JOURNAL OF FOOD SAFETY. 2003. V. 23. P. 35-46.

RADIATION SENSITIVITY OF A PATHOGEN (LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES) AND A SURROGATE (L. INNOCUA) ON INOCULATED ENDIVE (CICHORIUM ENDIVA) - (Other)

Niemira, B.A., Fan, X., Sommers, C.H. 2003. Radiation sensitivity of a pathogen (listeria monocytogenes) and a surrogate (l. innocua) on inoculated endive (cichorium endiva). Report of 2nd FAO/IAE Research Co-ordination Meeting (RCM), April 14-18, 2003, Belfast, Ireland. p. 94-96.