Projects

MOLECULAR CHARACTERIZATION OF PATHOGENS AND THEIR RESPONSES TO ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 410797

VALIDATION OF THE EFFECT OF INTERVENTIONS AND PROCESSES ON PERSISTENCE OF PATHOGENS ON FOODS Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 410265

MICROBIAL MODELING AND BIOINFORMATICS FOR FOOD SAFETY AND SECURITY Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 410312

STRUCTURED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM TO LOCK-IN STUDENTS TO USDA FOOD SAFETY PROFESSIONS Nonfunded Cooperative Agreement (N)   Accession Number: 412014

PATHOGENIC ESCHERICHIA COLI NETWORK Nonfunded Cooperative Agreement (N)   Accession Number: 411464

TRANSLOCATION AND THERMAL INACTIVATION OF SHIGA-TOXIN PRODUCING CELLS OF ESCHERICHIA COLI (STEC) IN NON-INTACT BEEF Reimbursable (R)   Accession Number: 414241

HACCP ASSISTANCE FOR SMALL AND VERY SMALL MEAT PROCESSORS: CHALLENGE STUDIES AND PREDICTIVE MODELING FOR VALIDATION OF CRITICAL LIMITS Reimbursable (R)   Accession Number: 408609

CONSTRUCTION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF REPORTER STRAINS FOR THE IDENTIFICATION OF PHYSIOCHEMICAL PARAMETERS INFLUENCING...OF ESCHERICHIA COLI Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number: 410174

HOW DO THE SEROTYPE 4B SPECIFIC GENES OF LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES CONTRIBUTE TO THE PATHOGENESIS OF LISTERIOSIS? Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number: 410805

ROLE OF ADHERENCE-ASSOCIATED SURFACE ANTIGENS IN FOOD BORNE LISTERIOSIS Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number: 409026

ENHANCING SAFETY, SHELF LIFE, AND QUALITY OF ETHNIC CHEESES Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number: 407462

Publications

A Retail Survey of Brazilian Milk and Minas Frescal Cheese, and a Contaminated Dairy Plant, To Establish The Prevalence, Relatedness, and Sources of Listeria monocytogenes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Brito, J.R., Santos, E.M., Oliveira, M.M., Arcuri, E.F., Lange, C.C., Brito, M.A., Souza, G.N., Beltran, J.M., Call, J.E., Liu, Y., Porto Fett, A.C., Luchansky, J.B. 2008. A retail survey of brazilian milk and minas frescal cheese, and a contaminated dairy plant, to establish the prevalence, relatedness, and sources of listeria monocytogenes. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. Vol.74, No.15. pg 4954-4961.

Translocation and thermal inactivation of Escherichia coli O157:H7 in beef steaks - (Abstract)

Luchansky, J.B., Call, J.E. 2008. Translocation and thermal inactivation of Escherichia coli O157:H7 in beef steaks. Meeting Abstract. Annual Meeting of Food Micro in Aberdeen, Scotland. P0639.

Viability of a multi-strain mixture of Listeria monocytogenes, Salmonella typhimurium, or Escherichia coli O157:H7 inoculated into the batter or onto the surface of a soudjouk-style fermented semi-dry sausage - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Porto Fett, A.C., Hwang, C., Call, J.E., Juneja, V.K., Ingham, S.C., Ingham, B.H., Luchansky, J.B. 2008. Viability of a multi-strain mixture of Listeria monocytogenes, Salmonella typhimurium, or Escherichia coli O157:H7 inoculated into the batter or onto the surface of a soudjouk-style fermented semi-dry sausage. Food Microbiology. Vol 25.793-801.

FUNCTIONALITY OF MEMBRANE SEPARATED EGG WHITE PROTEINS - (Abstract)

Mukhopadhyay, S., Tomasula, P.M., Van Hekken, D.L., Luchansky, J.B., Kwoczak, R. 2008. Functionality of membrane separated egg white proteins. Meeting Abstract. pg.131.

Comparison of enrichment media for recovery of Escherichia coli O157:H7 from meat and environmental samples - (Abstract)

Johnson, S., Luchansky, J.B. 2008. Comparison of enrichment media for recovery of Escherichia coli O157:H7 from meat and environmental samples. Meeting Abstract. P3-12. Page 105.

Effectiveness of bacteriophage to control the outgrowth of Listeria monocytogenes on the surface of frankfurters - (Abstract)

Call, J.E., Porto Fett, A.C., Luchansky, J.B. 2008. Effectiveness of bacteriophage to control the outgrowth of Listeria monocytogenes on the surface of frankfurters. Meeting Abstract. P2-57. Page 96.

Isolation and Characterization of Listeria monocytogenes from Blue Crab Meat (Callinectus sapidus) and Blue Crab Processing Plants - (Abstract)

Pagadala, S., Parveen, S., Rippen, T., Tamplin, M.L., Luchansky, J.B., Porto Fett, A.C., Wiedman, M. Isolation and Characterization of Listeria monocytogenes from Blue Crab Meat (Callinectus sapidus) and Blue Crab Processing Plants. Meeting Abstract. P5-63 DSC. page 173.

The Prevalence of Listeria monocytogenes in Queso Fresco in Sinaloa, Mexico - (Abstract)

Chaidez, C., Martinez, C., Soto, M., Duarte, N., Call, J.E., Porto Fett, A.C., O Connor, C., Luchansky, J.B. 2008. The Prevalence of Listeria monocytogenes in Queso Fresco in Sinaloa, Mexico. Meeting Abstract. P2-16. Page 82.

VALIDATION OF A COMMERCIAL PROCESS FOR INACTIVATION OF ESCHERICHIA COLI O157:H7, SALMONELLA, AND LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES ON THE SURFACE OF WHOLE MUSCLE BEEF JERKY STRIPS - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (04-Jan-08)

The role of gtcA in the Pathogenesis of Gastrointestinal Listeriosis - (Abstract)

Faith, N., Neudeck, B., Luchansky, J.B., Czuprynski, C. 2007. The role of gtcA in the Pathogenesis of Gastrointestinal Listeriosis. Meeting Abstract. pg.4.

Animal and Environmental Impact on the Presence and Distribution of Salmonella spp. in Hydroponic Tomato Greenhouses - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Orozco, L., Iturriaga, M., Tamplin, M., Fratamico, P.M., Call, J.E., Luchansky, J.B., Escartin, E. 2008. Animal and Environmental Impact on the Presence and Distribution of Salmonella spp. in Hydroponic Tomato Greenhouses. Journal of Food Protection. 71(4):676-683.

THE BEHAVIOR OF BACILLUS ANTHRACIS STRAINS STERNE (AVIRULENT) AND AMES K01610 (VIRULENT) IN STERILE RAW GOUND BEEF - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Tamplin, M.L., Stewart, T.E., Phillips, R., Luchansky, J.B., Kelley, L. 2008. The behavior of bacillus anthracis strains sterne (avirulent) and ames k01610 (virulent) in sterile raw gound beef. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 74:1111-1116.

Overview of Predictive Microbiology Research in the Microbial Food Safety Research Unit at the USDA-Eastern Regional Research Center - (Abstract)

Juneja, V.K., Luchansky, J.B. 2007. Overview of Predictive Microbiology Research in the Microbial Food Safety Research Unit at the USDA-Eastern Regional Research Center . Meeting Abstract.

Queso Chihuahua: Manufacturing Procedures, Composition, Protein Profiles, and Microbiology - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Tunick, M.H., Van Hekken, D.L., Corral, F.J., Tomasula, P.M., Call, J.E., Luchansky, J.B., Gardea, A.A. 2008. Queso Chihuahua: Manufacturing Procedures, Composition, Protein Profiles, and Microbiology. International Journal of Dairy Technology. 61(1):62-69.

Behavior of foodborne pathogens in Teewurst raw spreadable sausage - (Abstract)

Dourou, D., Porto Fett, A.C., Shoyer, B.A., Luchansky, J.B. 2007. Behavior of foodborne pathogens in Teewurst raw spreadable sausage. Meeting Abstract. PB3.

Prevalence, types, and geographical distribution of Listeria monocytogenes from a survey of retail Queso Fresco and associated cheese processing plants and dairy farms in Sonora, Mexico - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Moreno-Enriquez, R.I., Garcia-Galaz, A., Accedo-Felix, E., Gonzalez-Rios, H., Call, J.E., Luchansky, J.B., Diaz-Cinco, M. 2007. Prevalence, types, and geographical distribution of Listeria monocytogenes from a survey of retail Queso Fresco and associated cheese processing plants and dairy farms in Sonora, Mexico. Journal of Food Protection. 70(11):2596-2601.

Sources of contamination and control of Listeria monocytogenes in milk, cheese, and the environment wherein they are produced - (Trade Journal)

Brito, J., Arcuri, E.F., Dos Santos, E.M., Luchansky, J.B., Lange, C.C., Nunes De Souza, G., Brito, M. Sources of contamination and control of Listeria monocytogenes in milk, cheese, and the environment wherein they are produced. Revista Leite & Derivados. v.16(96):p.89-93.

TESTING OF SWINE FECES OBTAINED THROUGH THE NATIONAL ANIMAL HEALTH MONITORING SYSTEM'S SWINE 2000 STUDY FOR THE PRESENCE OF ESCHERICHIA COLI O157:H7 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Feder, I.E., Gray, J.T., Pearce, R., Fratamico, P.M., Bush, E., Porto, A., Wallace, F.M., Cray, P.J., Luchansky, J.B. 2007. Testing of swine feces obtained through the national animal health monitoring system's swine 2000 study for the presence of escherichia coli 0157:h7. Journal of Food Protection. Vol. 70(6):1489-1492.

Viability of Listeria monocytogenes on commercially-prepared roast beef logs, turkey breast logs and frankfurters surface treated with lauric arginate and stored at 4 degree C for 24 hours - (Abstract)

Luchansky, J.B., Call, J.E., Smith, J.L., Smith, J.L., Oser, A. 2007. Viability of Listeria monocytogenes on commercially-prepared roast beef logs, turkey breast logs and frankfurters surface treated with lauric arginate and stored at 4 degree C for 24 hours. Meeting Abstract. International Association of Food Protections' Annual Meeting. P2-24.

Applications of omics for food safety and security - (Abstract)

Fratamico, P.M., Luchansky, J.B. 2007. Applications of omics for food safety and security. Meeting Abstract. International Association for Food Protection. S19.

Inactivation of Listeria monocytogenes on the surface of cooked turkey breast and roast beef using high pressure processing and food grade chemicals - (Abstract)

Jacob, R., Porto Fett, A.C., Luchansky, J.B. 2007. Inactivation of Listeria monocytogenes on the surface of cooked turkey breast and roast beef using high pressure processing and food grade chemicals. Meeting Abstract. IAFP. P2-44.

Fate of Listeria monocytogenes inoculated onto the surface of soudjouk and kippered beef and stored at different temperatures - (Abstract)

Jacob, R., Porto Fett, A.C., Call, J.E., Hwang, C., Luchansky, J.B. 2008. Fate of Listeria monocytogenes inoculated onto the surface of soudjouk and kippered beef and stored at different temperatures. Meeting Abstract. P2-45.

A P60 mutant of Listeria monocytogenes is impaired in its ability to cause infection in intragastrically inoculated mice - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Faith, N.G., Kathariou, S., Neudeck, B.L., Luchansky, J.B., Czuprynski, C.J. 2007. A p60 mutant of listeria monocytogenes is impaired in its ability to cause infection in intragastrically inoculated mice. Microbial Pathogenesis. 42:237-241.

Fate of Salmonella thyphimurium, Escherichia coli O157:H7, or Listeria monocytogenes on the surface of whole muscle turkey jerky - (Abstract)

Porto Fett, A.C., Call, J.E., Hwang, C., Juneja, V.K., Ingham, S., Ingham, B., Luchansky, J.B. 2007. Fate of Salmonella thyphimurium, Escherichia coli O157:H7, or Listeria monocytogenes on the surface of whole muscle turkey jerky. Meeting Abstract. International Association of Food Protection. P2-46.

Modeling the Survival of Escherichia coli O157:H7 During Fermentation, Drying, and Storage of a Soudjouk-Style Fermented Dry or Semi-Dry Sausage - (Abstract)

Hwang, C., Porto Fett, A.C., Juneja, V.K., Ingham, S.C., Ingham, B.H., Luchansky, J.B. 2007. Modeling the Survival of Escherichia coli O157:H7 During Fermentation, Drying, and Storage of a Soudjouk-Style Fermented Dry or Semi-Dry Sausage. Abstract. International Association for Food Protection. T-707.

EFFECT OF PRE-INOCULATION GROWTH CONDITIONS AND FAT LEVELS ON THERMAL INACTIVATION OF A SEROTYPE-4B STRAIN OF LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES IN FRANKFURTER SLURRIES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Schultze, K.K., Linton, R.H., Cousin, M.A., Luchansky, J.B., Tamplin, M.L. 2007. Effect of pre-inoculation growth conditions and fat levels on thermal inactivation of a serotype-4b strain of listeria monocytogenes in frankfurter slurries. Food Microbiology. 24(4):352-361.

INTRAGASTRIC INOCULATION WITH A COCKTAIL OF LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES STRAINS DOES NOT POTENTIATE THE SEVERITY OF INFECTION IN A/J MICE COMPARED TO INOCULATION WITH THE INDIVIDUAL STRAINS COMPRISING THE COCKTAIL - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Faith, N.G., Peterson, L.D., Luchansky, J.B., Czuprynski, C.J. 2006. Intragastric inoculation with a cocktail of listeria monocytogenes strains does not potentiate the severity of infection in a/j mice compared to inoculation with the individual strains comprising the cocktail. Journal of Food Protection. 69(11):2664-2670.

VALIDATION OF A COMMERCIAL PROCESS FOR BEEF JERKY TO INACTIVATE ESCHERICHIA COLI O157:H7, SALMONELLA, AND LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES - (Abstract)

Luchansky, J.B., Call, J.E. 2006. Validation of a commercial process for beef jerky to inactivate escherichia coli o157:h7, salmonella, and listeria monocytogenes. [Abstract]. Society for Industrial Microbiology. P.27.

SEASONAL PREVALENCE OF FOOD BORNE PATHOGENS IN RETAIL SAMPLES OF PASTEURIZED MILK AND MINAS FRESCAL CHEESE FROM JUIZ DE FORA, BRAZIL - (Abstract)

Maricato, E., Arcuri, E., Lange, C.C., Brito, M.A., Souza, G.N., Luchansky, J.B., Cerqueira, M.M., Brito, J.R. 2006. Seasonal prevalence of food borne pathogens in retail samples of pasteurized milk and minas frescal cheese from juiz de fora, brazil. Meeting Abstract. Revista do Instituto de Laticinios Candido Tostes, Juiz de Fora, MG 61(n)351:207-210.

VALIDATION OF PILOT-PLANT SCALE MICROFILTRATION TO REMOVE SPORES OF BACILLUS ANTHRACIS STERNE FROM FLUID MILK - (Abstract)

Tomasula, P.M., Datta, N., Luchansky, J.B. 2006. Validation of pilot-plant scale microfiltration to remove spores of bacillus anthracis sterne from fluid milk. Society for Industrial Microbiology Meeting (SIM). p.5.

CHARACTERIZATION OF LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES FROM A SURVEY OF FRESH RETAIL CHEESE AND ASSOCIATED FARMS IN SONORA,MEXICO - (Abstract)

Diaz-Cinco, M.E., Luchansky, J.B., Moreno-Enriquez, R.I., Garcia-Galaz, A., Acedo-Felix, E., Gonzalez, H., Call, J.E. 2006. Characterization of listeria monocytogenes from a survey of fresh retail cheese and associated farms in sonora,mexico. [Abstract] 2nd Annual Federation of European Microbiological Societies. P.215.

EFFECT OF STORAGE TEMPERATURE ON THE VIABILITY OF LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES IN QUESO BLANCO - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Uhlich, G.A., Luchansky, J.B., Tamplin, M.L., Molina-Corral, F.J., Anandan, S., Porto Fett, A.C. 2006. Effect of storage temperature on the viability of listeria monocytogenes in queso blanco. Journal of Food Safety. 26:202-214.

THE ROLE OF L. MONOCYTOGENES SEROTYPE 4B ANTIGENS IN THE PATHOGENESIS OF LISTERIOSIS - (Abstract)

Faith, N., Kathariou, S., Neudeck, B., Luchansky, J.B., Czuprynski, C. 2006. The role of l. monocytogenes serotype 4b antigens in the pathogenesis of listeriosis. [abstract]. International Association for Food Protection's Annual Meeting. P4-56. pg. 77.

PREVALENCE AND TYPES OF LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES IN QUESO FRESCO PROCESSED IN SONORA, MEXICO - (Abstract)

Diaz-Cinco, M., Iniguez-Palomares, C., Acedo-Felix, E., Gonzales-Rios, H., Call, J.E., Luchansky, J.B. 2006. Prevalence and types of listeria monocytogenes in queso fresco processed in sonora, mexico. [Abstract] International Association for Food Protection's Annual Meeting. P2-08. pg. 117

A RETAIL SURVEY OF BRAZILIAN MILK AND MINAS FRESCAL CHEESE AND THE CORRESPONDING DAIRY PLANT PRODUCING THESE PRODUCTS TO DETERMINE THE PREVALENCE AND SOURCES OF LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES AND TO IMPLEMENT CORRECTIVE MEASURES - (Abstract)

Brito, J.R., Santos, E.M., Arcuri, E.F., Lang, C.C., Brito, M.A., Souza, G.N., Luchansky, J.B. 2006. A retail survey of brazilian milk and minas frescal cheese and the corresponding dairy plant producing these products to determine the prevalence and sources of listeria monocytogenes and to implement corrective measures. [Abstract] Internatinal Association for Food Protection's Annual Meeting P2-37. pg. 126.

FATE OF LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES AND ESCHERICHIA COLI O157:H7 IN SOUDJOUK-STYLE FERMENTED SEMIDRY SAUSAGE - (Abstract)

Porto Fett, A.C., Hwang, C., Juneja, V.K., Ingham, S.C., Ingham, B.H., Buege, D.R., Luchansky, J.B. 2006. Fate of listeria monocytogenes and escherichia coli o157:h7 in soudjouk-style fermented semidry sausage. [Abstract] Internatinal Association for Food Protection's Annual Meeting P1-30. pg. 102.

POTENTIAL SOURCES OF SALMONELLA CONTAMINATION ON TOMATOES GROWN IN HYDROPONIC GREENHOUSES - (Abstract)

Orozco, L.R., Tamplin, M.L., Fratamico, P.M., Call, J.E., Luchansky, J.B., Escartin, E. 2006. Potential sources of salmonella contamination on tomatoes grown in hydroponic greenhouses. [Abstract] International Association for Food Protection's Annual Meeting P4-11. pg. 158.

PREVALENCE AND ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE OF SALMONELLA ISOLATES RECOVERED FROM FINISHING PIG HERDS AND SLAUGHTER FACILITIES IN SOUTHERN BRAZIL - (Abstract)

Kich, J., Coldebella, A., Mores, N., Fratamico, P.M., Call, J.E., Luchansky, J.B., Cray, P.J. 2006. Prevalence and antibiotic resistance of salmonella isolates recovered from finishing pig herds and slaughter facilities in southern brazil. {Abstract}. International Association of Food Protection. P2-10. p. 117.

CHARACTERIZATION OF ENTEROBACTER SPP. ISOLATED FROM SHELL EGGS USING PULSED-FIELD GEL ELECTROPHORESIS - (Abstract)

Brito, J.R., Gilbreth, S.E., Musgrove, M.T., Call, J.E., Luchansky, J.B. 2006. Characterization of enterobacter spp. isolated from shell eggs using pulsed-field gel electrophoresis. [Abstract] International Association of Food Protection's Annual Meeting P-238 pg. 126.

A PREDICTIVE MODEL TO DESCRIBE THE EFFECTS OF TEMPERATURE, SODIUM LACTATE AND SODIUM DIACETATE ON THE INACTIVATION OF A SEROTYPE 4B STRAIN OF LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES IN A FRANKFURTER SLURRY - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Schultze, K., Linton, R., Cousin, M., Luchansky, J.B., Tamplin, M.L. 2006. A predictive model to describe the effects of temperature, sodium lactate and sodium diacetate on the inactivation of a serotype 4b strain of listeria monocytogenes in a frankfurter slurry. Journal of Food Protection. Vol.69.No.7.2006. pges. 1552-1560.

FATE OF BACILLUS ANTHRACIS (STERNE) IN PASTEURIZED WHOLE LIQUID EGG STORED AT DIFFERENT TEMPERATURES AND COOKED USING A COMMERCIAL GRILL - (Abstract)

Porto Fett, A.C., Brito, J., Tomasula, P.M., Luchansky, J.B. 2006. Fate of bacillus anthracis (sterne) in pasteurized whole liquid egg stored at different temperatures and cooked using a commercial grill. [Abstract] International Association of Food Protection's Annual Meeting. P5-38. pg. 185

COMPARISON OF COMMERCIAL TEST KITS TO SCREEN FOR E. COLI 0157:H7 IN MEDIA - (Abstract)

Narang, N., Luchansky, J.B. 2006. Comparison of commercial test kits to screen for e. coli 0157:h7 in media. [Abstract] International Association of Food Protection's Annual Meeting P3-61. pg. 152.

EFFECT OF STORAGE TEMPERATURE ON VIABILITY OF LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES IN QUESO BLANCO - (Abstract)

Uhlich, G.A., Luchansky, J.B., Tamplin, M.L., Molina-Corral, F., Anandan, S., Porto Fett, A.C. 2006. Effect of storage temperature on viability of listeria monocytogenes in queso blanco. [Abstract] 12th Australian Food Microbiology Conference.

MODELING THE BEHAVIOR OF LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES IN PH-MODIFIED CHICKEN SALAD DURING COLD STORAGE AND TEMPERATURE ABUSE CONDITIONS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Guentert, A., Mohtar, R., Luchansky, J.B., Tamplin, M.L., Linton, R. 2006. Modeling the behavior of listeria monocytogenes in ph-modified chicken salad during cold storage and temperature abuse conditions. Journal of Food Process Engineering. 29:1 Article 045.

HOT WATER POST-PROCESS PASTEURIZATION OF COOK-IN-BAG TURKEY BREAST TREATED WITH AND WITHOUT POTASSIUM LACTATE AND SODIUM DIACETATE AND ACIDIFIED SODIUM CHLORITE FOR CONTROL OF LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Luchansky, J.B., Call, J.E., Cocoma, G. 2007. Hot water post-process pasteurization of cook-in-bag turkey breast treated with and without potassium lactate and sodium diacetate and acidified sodium chlorite for control of listeria monocytogenes. Journal of Food Protection. 69(1):39-46.

CONTROL OF ESCHERICHIA COLI O157:H7 AND LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES IN RAW AND READY-TO-EAT MEAT PRODUCTS - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Luchansky, J.B., Call, J.E., Porto Fett, A.C. 2005. Control of escherichia coli o157:h7 and listeria monocytogenes in raw and ready-to-eat meat products. UJNR Food & Agricultural Panel Proceedings. p.362.

A PRFA TRANSPOSON MUTANT OF LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES F2365, A SEROTYPE 4B STRAIN, IS ABLE TO SURVIVE IN THE GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT BUT NOT CAUSE SYSTEMIC INFECTION OF THE SPLEEN AND LIVER OF INTRAGASTRICALLY INOCULATED MICE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Faith, N., Uhlich, G.A., Luchansky, J.B., Neudeck, B., Czuprynski, C. 2005. A prfa transposon mutant of listeria monocytogenes f2365, a serotype 4b strain, is able to survive in the gastrointestinal tract but not cause systemic infection of the spleen and liver of intragastrically inoculated mice. Infection and Immunity. 73:7517-7524.

REQUISITE SCIENTIFIC PARAMETERS FOR ESTABLISHING THE EQUIVALENCE OF ALTERNATIVE METHODS OF PASTEURIZATION - (Review Article)

Nacmcf, Luchansky, J.B., Beuchat, L., Donnelly, C., Doores, S., Engeljohn, D., Farrar, J., Jaykus, L., Lammerding, A., Maddox, C., Morales, R., Ruple, A., Scott, V., Seward, S., Swanson, K. 2005. Requisite scientific parameters for establishing the equivalence of alternative methods of pasteurization. Journal of Food Protection. 69(5):1190-1216.

VIABILITY OF LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES ON COMMERCIALLY-PREPARED HAMS SURFACE TREATED WITH ACIDIFIED CALCIUM SULFATE AND LAURIC ARGINATE AND STORED AT 4°C - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Luchansky, J.B., Call, J.E., Hristova, B., Rumery, L., Yoder, L., Oser, A. 2005. Viability of Listeria monocytogenes on commercially-prepared hams surface treated with acidified calcium sulfate and lauric arginate and stored at 4°c. Journal of Meat Science. v. 71 (1). p. 92-99.

RELATEDNESS OF LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES RECOVERED FROM SELECTED READY-TO-EAT FOODS AND LISTERIOSIS PATIENTS IN THE UNITED STATES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Gilbreth, S.E., Call, J.E., Wallace, F.M., Scott, V., Chen, Y., Luchansky, J.B. 2005. Relatedness of listeria monocytogenes recovered from selected ready-to-eat foods and listeriosis patients in the united states. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. pg. 8115-8122.

BLADE-TENDERIZATION OF BEEF SUBPRIMALS INOCULATED WITH ESCHERICHIA COLI O157:H7 - (Abstract)

Luchansky, J.B., Call, J.E., Phebus, R.K., Thippareddi, H. 2005. Blade-tenderization of beef subprimals inoculated with Escherichia coli O157:H7. International Association for Food Protection. Abstract. Paper # P-15.

Effect of Lactitol, Lactic Acid Bacteria, or Their Combinations (Synbiotic) on Intestinal Proteolysis in Vitro, and on Feed Efficiency in Weaned Pigs - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Piva, A., Biagi, G., Luchansky, J.B., Gatta, P.P. 2005. Effect of Lactitol, Lactic Acid Bacteria, or Their Combinations (Synbiotic) on Intestinal Proteolysis in Vitro, and on Feed Efficiency in Weaned Pigs. Canadian Journal of Animal Science. 85:(3)345-353.

Analyses of the putative Crp/Fnr family of transciptional regulators of a serotype 4B strain of Listeria monocytogens - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Uhlich, G.A., Wonderling, L., Luchansky, J.B. 2005. Transposon mutagenesis of a crp/fnr family of regulators from a serotype 4b strain of listeria monocytogenes. Food Microbiology. 23(2006):300-3006.

ANALYSES OF THE PUTATIVE CRP/FNR FAMILY OF TRANSCRIPTIONAL REGULATORS OF A SEROTYPE 4B STRAIN OF LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Uhlich, G.A., Wonderling, L., Luchansky, J.B. 2005. Analyses of the putative crp/fnr family of transcriptional regulators of a serotype 4b strain of listeria monocytogenes. Food Microbiology. Available: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science.

TANGENTIAL MICROFILTRATION OF SKIM MILK FOR REMOVAL OF BACILLUS ANTHRACIS SPORES - (Abstract)

Datta, N., Tomasula, P.M., Call, J.E., Luchansky, J.B. 2005. Tangential microfiltration of skim milk for removal of bacillus anthracis spores. (abstract). American Dairy Science Assn. Mtg. Paper No. 153.

CONSIDERATIONS FOR ESTABLISHING SAFETY-BASED CONSUME-BY DATE LABELS FOR REFRIGERATED READY-TO-EAT FOODS - (Review Article)

Nacmcf, Luchansky, J.B., Acheson, D., Bernard, D., Beuchat, L., Donnelly, C., Downes, F., Engeljohn, D., Farrar, J., Garrett, S., Griffin, P., King, R., Kunduru, M., Perencevich, E., Swanson, K., Tompkin, B.R., Zink, D. 2005. Considerations for establishing safety-based consume-by date labels for refrigerated ready-to-eat foods. Journal of Food Protection. 68:1761-1775

HEAT INACTIVATION OF LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES IN TSYE BROTH AND FRANKFURTER SLURRIES - (Abstract)

Schultze, K.K., Linton, R.H., Selby, T.L., Cousin, M., Tamplin, M.L., Luchansky, J.B. 2005. Heat inactivation of listeria monocytogenes in tsye broth and frankfurter slurries. Meeting Abstract. P20.

BEHAVIOR OF LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES IN PH-MODIFIED CHICKEN SALAD DURING REFRIGERATED STORAGE AND TEMPERATURE ABUSE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Guenter, A., Linton, R., Cousin, M., Luchansky, J.B. Behavior of Listeria monocytogenes in pH-modified chicken salad during refrigerated storage and temperature abuse. Journal of Environmental Health. v. 68. p. 31-37.

AN ASSESSMENT OF PASTEURIZATION TREATMENT OF WATER, MEDIA, AND MILK WITH RESPECT TO BACILLUS SPORES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Novak, J.S., Call, J.E., Tomasula, P.M., Luchansky, J.B., 2005. An assessment of pasteurization treatment of water, media, and milk with respect to bacillus spores. Journal of Food Protection. Vol.68. No.4 pg. 751-757.

EFFECTS OF SUSPENSION IN EMULSIFIED WIENER, OR INCUBATION IN WIENER PACKAGES, ON THE VIRULENCE OF L. MONOCYTOGENES SCOTT A IN INTRAGASTRICALLY INOCULATED A/J MICE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Faith, N.G., Tamplin, M.L., Bayles, D.O., Luchansky, J.B., Czuprynski, C.J. 2005. Effects of suspension in emulsified wiener, or incubation in wiener packages, on the virulence of L. monocytogenes Scott A in intragastrically inoculated A/J mice. Journal of Food Protection. v. 68. p. 597-601.

"OHMICS" AND CONTROL OF FOOD-BORNE PATHOGENS: EMPHASIS ON LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES IN READY-TO-EAT MEATS - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Uhlich, G.A., Bayles, D.O., Gilbreth, S.E., Call, J.E., Luchansky, J.B. 2004. "ohmics" and control of food-borne pathogens: emphasis on listeria monocytogenes in ready-to-eat meats. United States Japan Natural Resources Protein Panel. Food and Agriculture Panel. p. 397-401

COMPARISON OF VIRULENCE IN MICE AND CACO-2 CELL INVASION BY MUTANTS OF THE PUTATIVE CRP/FNR FAMILY OF TRANSCRIPTIONAL REGULATORS OF A SEROTYPE 4B STRAIN OF LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES - (Abstract)

Czuprynski, C., Uhlich, G.A., Wonderling, L.D., Faith, N., Neudeck, B., Loeb, J., Luchansky, J.B. 2004. Comparison of virulence in mice and caco-2 cell invasion by mutants of the putative crp/fnr family of transcriptional regulators of a serotype 4b strain of listeria monocytogenes. Meeting Abstract.

RECOVERY, CHARACTERIZATION AND CONTROL OF FOOD BORNE PATHOGENS FROM SLAUGHTER THROUGH FURTHER PROCESSING - (Abstract)

Luchansky, J.B. 2004. Recovery, characterization and control of food borne pathogens from slaughter through further processing. The National Food Centre. Athens, Greece. Meeting Abstract.

INCIDENCE AND CHARACTERIZATION OF LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES IN BEEF PROCESSING PLANTS IN THE UNITED STATES - (Abstract)

Byrne, C.M., Call, J.E., Wallace, F.M., Plumblee, J., Adams, E.S., Rossman, M.L., Cray, P.J., Luchansky, J.B. 2004. Incidence and characterization of Listeria monocytogenes in beef processing plants in the United States. Meeting Abstract. P.18.

WHOLE GENOME COMPARISONS OF SEROTYPE 4B AND 1/2A STRAINS OF THE FOOD-BORNE PATHOGEN LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES REVEAL NEW INSIGHTS INTO THE CORE GENOME COMPONENTS OF THIS SPECIES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Nelson, K., Fouts, D., Mongodin, E., Fraser, C., Kathariou, S., Wonderling, L.D., Uhlich, G.A., Bayles, D.O., Luchansky, J.B. 2004. Whole genome comparisons of serotype 4b and 1/2a strains of the food-borne pathogen listeria monocytogenes reveal new insights into the core genome components of this species. Proceedings Of The National Academy Of Sciences. 2004. Vol. 32. No. pg. 2386-2395.

THE EFFICIENCY OF CONVENTIONAL PASTERURIZATION TEMPERATURES ON BACILLUS ANTHRACIS (STERNE) SPORES IN WATER, MEDIA, AND MILK - (Abstract)

Novak, J.S., Call, J.E., Wallace, F.M., Tomasula, P.M., Luchansky, J.B. 2004. The efficiency of conventional pasterurization temperatures on Bacillus anthracis (Sterne) spores in water, media, and milk [Abstract]. International Association for Food Protection Annual Meeting. P167.

FUNCTIONAL CHARACTERIZATION OF THE PUTATIVE CRP/FNR FAMILY OF TRANSCRIPTIONAL REGULATORS OF A LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES SEROTYPE 4B STRAIN - (Abstract)

Uhlich, G.A., Wonderling, L., Faith, N., Neudeck, B., Loeb, J., Czuprynski, C., Luchansky, J.B. 2004. Functional characterization of the putative crp/fnr family of transcriptional regulators of a Listeria monocytogenes serotype 4b strain. Meeting Abstract. P174.

HOT WATER POST-PROCESS PASTEURIZATION OF COOK-IN-BAG TURKEY BREAST TREATED WITH POTASSIUM LACTATE & SODIUM DIACETATE (OPTI-FORM®) AND ACIDIFIED SODIUM CHLORITE FOR CONTROL OF LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES DURING STORAGE AT 4C - (Abstract)

Luchansky, J.B., Call, J.E., Cocoma, G. 2004. Hot water post-process pasteurization of cook-in-bag turkey breast treated with potassium lactate & sodium diacetate (opti-form®) and acidified sodium chlorite for control of listeria monocytogenes during storage at 4c. International Association for Food Protection. Abstract. Paper # P002.

EVALUATION OF NISIN-COATED CELLULOSE CASINGS FOR CONTROL OF LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES INOCULATED ONTO THE SURFACE OF COMMERCIALLY-PREPARED FRANKFURTERS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Luchansky, J.B., Call, J.E. 2004. Evaluation of nisin-coated cellulose casings for control of listeria monocytogenes inoculated onto the surface of commercially-prepared frankfurters. Journal of Food Protection. 67:1017-1021.

Fate of surface inoculated Escherichia coli O157:H7, Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella Typhimurium on kippered beef during extended storage at refrigeration and abusive temperatures - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (03-Sep-03)

EVALUATION OF NISIN-COATED CELLULOSE CASINGS FOR CONTROL OF LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES ON THE SURFACE OF FRANKFURTERS FORMULATED WITH LACTATES AND STORED AT 4 DEG C - (Abstract)

Call, J.E., Nicholson, M.D., Luchansky, J.B. 2003. Evaluation of nisin-coated cellulose casings for control of listeria monocytogenes on the surface of frankfurters formulated with lactates and stored at 4 deg c. International Association for Food Protection. Abstract #P069, p. 83.

CHARACTERIZATION OF ESCHERICHIA COLI O157:H7 FROM DOWNER AND HEALTHY DAIRY CATTLE IN THE UPPER MIDWEST REGION OF THE UNITED STATES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

BYRNE, C.M., IRFAN, E., CALL, J.E., KASPAR, C., BUEGE, D.R., HIEMKE, C.J., CRAY, P.J., BENSON, A.K., WALLACE, F.M., LUCHANSKY, J.B. CHARACTERIZATION OF ESCHERICHIA COLI O157:H7 FROM DOWNER AND HEALTHY DAIRY CATTLE IN THE UPPER MIDWEST REGION OF THE UNITED STATES. APPLIED AND ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY. 2003. Vol. 69. No. 8. p.4683-4688.

USE OF PULSED-FIELD GEL ELECTROPHORESIS TO CHARACTERIZE THE HETEROGENEITY AND CLONALITY OF SALMONELLA ISOLATES OBTAINED FROM THE CARCASS AND FECES OF SWINE AT SLAUGHTER - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

WONDERLING, L.D., PEARCE, R., WALLACE, F.M., CALL, J.E., TAMPLIN, M.L., LUCHANSKY, J.B. USE OF PULSED-FIELD GEL ELECTROPHORESIS TO CHARACTERIZE THE HETEROGENEITY AND CLONALITY OF SALMONELLA ISOLATES OBTAINED FROM THE CARCASS AND FECES OF SWINE AT SLAUGHTER. APPLIED AND ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY. 2003. V. 69. p. 4177-4182.

VALIDATION OF THE USDA/ARS PACKAGE RINSE METHOD FOR RECOVERY OF LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES FROM NATURALLY-CONTAMINATED, COMMERCIALLY-PREPARED FRANKFURTERS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

WALLACE, F.M., CALL, J.E., LUCHANSKY, J.B. 2003. VALIDATION OF THE USDA/ARS PACKAGE RINSE METHOD FOR RECOVERY OF LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES FROM NATURALLY-CONTAMINATED, COMMERCIALLY-PREPARED FRANKFURTERS. JOURNAL OF FOOD PROTECTION. 66.1920-1923.

PULSED FIELD FINGERPRINTING OF VAGINAL GROUP B STREPTOCOCCUS IN PREGNANCY: CORRELATION OF RESTRICTION PROFILES WITH SEROTYPE. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

BENSON, K.D., ELLIOT, J.A., DEGNAN, A.J., WILLENBERG, H.J., THORNBERRY, MD, J., KAY, MD, H.H., LUCHANSKY, J.B. PULSED FIELD FINGERPRINTING OF VAGINAL GROUP B STREPTOCOCCUS IN PREGNANCY: CORRELATION OF RESTRICTION PROFILES WITH SEROTYPE. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY. 2002.

VALIDATION OF THE USDA-ARS PACKAGE RINSE METHOD FOR THE RECOVERY OF LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES FROM NATURALLY CONTAMINATED,COMMERCIALLY PREPARED FRANKFURTERS - (Abstract)

Wallace, F.M., Call, J.E., Luchansky, J.B. 2003. Validation of the usda-ars package rinse method for the recovery of listeria monocytogenes from naturally contaminated,commercially prepared frankfurters. International Association for Food Protection. Abstract #P069, p. 83.

PREVALENCE OF CAMPYLOBACTER WITHIN A SWINE SLAUGHTER AND PROCESSING FACILITY - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

PEARCE, R., WALLACE, F.M., CALL, J.E., DUDLEY, R.L., OSER, A., YODER, L., SHERIDAN, J.J., LUCHANSKY, J.B. PREVALENCE OF CAMPYLOBACTER WITHIN A SWINE SLAUGHTER AND PROCESSING FACILITY. JOURNAL OF FOOD PROTECTION. 2003. Vol. 66(9) p. 1550-1556.

EFFECT OF RE-HEATING ON VIABILITY OF A 5-STRAIN MIXTURE OF L. MONOCYTOGENES IN VACUUM-SEALED PKGS OF FRANKFURTERS,COMMERCIALLY PREPARED WITH AND WITHOUT 2.0% POTASSIUM LACTATE, FOLLOWING REFRIGERATED OR FROZEN STORAGE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

PORTO, A.C., CALL, J.E., LUCHANSKY, J.B. EFFECT OF RE-HEATING ON VIABILITY OF A 5-STRAIN MIXTURE OF L. MONOCYTOGENES IN VACUUM-SEALED PKGS OF FRANKFURTERS,COMMERCIALLY PREPARED WITH AND WITHOUT 2.0% POTASSIUM LACTATE, FOLLOWING REFRIGERATED OR FROZEN STORAGE. JOURNAL OF FOOD PROTECTION. 2003. V. 67(2).

USE OF PULSED-FIELD GEL ELECTROPHORESIS TO DETERMINE THE SUCCESSION OF A FIVE-STRAIN MIXTURE OF LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES IN VACUUM-SEALED PACKAGES OF FRANKFURTERS DURING EXTENDED STORAGE AT 4 DEG C - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

PORTO, A.C., WONDERLING, L.D., CALL, J.E., LUCHANSKY, J.B. USE OF PULSED-FIELD GEL ELECTROPHORESIS TO DETERMINE THE SUCCESSION OF A FIVE-STRAIN MIXTURE OF LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES IN VACUUM-SEALED PACKAGES OF FRANKFURTERS DURING EXTENDED STORAGE AT 4 DEG C. JOURNAL OF FOOD PROTECTION. 2003. V. 66. p. 1465-1468.

USE OF A/J MICE AS A MURINE MODEL FOR I.G. INFECTION WITH LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES GROWN ON READY-TO-EAT MEAT PRODUCTS - (Abstract)

Faith, N.G., Luchansky, J.B., Steinberg, H., Czuprynski, C.J. 2003. Use of a/j mice as a murine model for i.g. infection with listeria monocytogenes grown on ready-to-eat meat products. American Society for Microbiology. Abstract #P-13, p. 509.

RECOVERY RATE OF LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES FROM COMMERCIALLY PREPARED FRANKFURTERS DURING EXTENDED REFRIGERATED STORAGE - (Abstract)

Wallace, F.M., Call, J.E., Luchansky, J.B., Cocoma, G. 2003. Recovery rate of listeria monocytogenes from commercially prepared frankfurters during extended refrigerated storage. Internation Association for Food Protection. Abstract #P164, p. 116.

WHOLE GENOME SEQUENCING OF LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES F2365, A SEROTYPE 4B STRAIN, AND COMPARISON TO OTHER L. MONOCYTOGENES STRAINS - (Abstract)

Fouts, D.E., Kolonay, J., Forberger, H.A., Khouri, H.M., Lindsay, J.A., Luchansky, J.B., Tran, B., Uhlich, G.A., Wonderling, L.D., Nelson, K.E. 2003. Whole genome sequencing of listeria monocytogenes f2365, a serotype 4b strain, and comparison to other l. monocytogenes strains. American Society of Microbiology. Abstract # R-058, p. 621.

A PREDICTIVE MODEL FOR GROWTH AND INACTIVATION OF LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES IN PH-MODIFIED CHICKEN SALAD DURING COLD STORAGE - (Abstract)

Guentert, A.H., Linton, R.H., Mohtar, R.H., Tamplin, M.L., Luchansky, J.B., Cousin, M.A. 2003. A predictive model for growth and inactivation of listeria monocytogenes in ph-modified chicken salad during cold storage. International Association of Food Proection. Abstract # P166, p. 117.

PHENOTYPIC ANALYSES OF THE PUTATIVE CRP/FNR FAMILY OF TRANSCRIPTIONAL REGULATORS IN A SEROTYPE 4B STRAIN OF LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES - (Abstract)

Uhlich, G.A., Wonderling, L.D., Luchansky, J.B. 2003. Phenotypic analyses of the putative crp/fnr family of transcriptional regulators in a serotype 4b strain of listeria monocytogenes. American Society for Microbiology. Abstract #K-125, p. 381.

IDENTIFICATION OF TWO PUTATIVE REGULATORY GENES REQUIRED FOR MOTILITY OF LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES STRAIN F2365 - (Abstract)

Wonderling, L.D., Uhlich, G.A., Cooke, P.H., Luchansky, J.B. 2003. Identification of two putative regulatory genes required for motility of listeria monocytogenes strain f2365. American Society of Microbiology.Abstract # K126, p. 381.

ENVIRONMENTAL, HOST, AND BACTERIAL FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE THE PATHOGENESIS OF GASTROINTESTINAL LISTERIOSIS - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Czuprynski, C.J., Faith, N.G., Tamplin, M.L., Uhlich, G.A., Wonderling, L.D., Bayles, D.O., Luchansky, J.B. 2003. Environmental, host, and bacterial factors that influence the pathogenesis of gastrointestinal listeriosis. Meeting Abstract. Part 8,Section 15, No.3.

THE ISOLATION OF ESCHERICHIA COLI 0157:H7 FROM INTACT COLON SAMPLES OF SWINE AT A SWINE SLAUGHTER FACILITY - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

FEDER, I.E., WALLACE, F.M., GRAY, J.T., FRATAMICO, P.M., CRAY, P.J., PEARCE, R., CALL, J.E., PERRINE, R., LUCHANSKY, J.B. THE ISOLATION OF ESCHERICHIA COLI 0157:H7 FROM INTACT COLON SAMPLES OF SWINE AT A SWINE SLAUGHTER FACILITY. EMERGING INFECTIOUS DISEASES. 2003. vol. 9. No. 3.

RECOVERY RATE OF LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES FROM COMMERCIALLY- PREPARED FRANKFURTERS DURING EXTENDED REFRIGERATED STORAGE. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

WALLACE, F.M., LUCHANSKY, J.B., CALL, J.E., PORTO, A.C., COCOMA, G.J., HUFFMAN, R. RECOVERY RATE OF LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES FROM COMMERCIALLY- PREPARED FRANKFURTERS DURING EXTENDED REFRIGERATED STORAGE.. JOURNAL OF FOOD PROTECTION. 2003. v.66 p.584-591.

NATIONAL ANIMAL HEALTH MONITORING SYSTEM SWINE 2000: A SURVEILLANCE STUDY OF ESCHERICHIA COLI 0157 IN SWINE - (Abstract)

Feder, I.E., Gray, J.T., Pearce, R., Bush, E., Fratamico, P.M., Wallace, F.M., Cray, P.J., Perrine, R., Dudley, R.L., Luchansky, J.B. 2002. National animal health monitoring system swine 2000: a surveillance study of escherichia coli 0157 in swine. International Association for Food Protection. P. 87. P120.