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United States Department of Agriculture

Agricultural Research Service

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Wu, Vivian
Research Leader
Vivian.Wu@ars.usda.gov
(510) 559-5829
USDA, ARS, WRRC, PSM
800 BUCHANAN STREET
Albany CA 94710

Mission:
The Produce Safety and Microbiology Research Unit conducts fundamental and applied research to improve the safety of the nation's food supply. Molecular, biochemical, and analytical research approaches are used in understanding interactions between pathogenic bacteria and fresh produce and in developing novel interventions to remove or minimize contamination by these pathogenic microorganisms in foods. Genomic and proteomic methods are employed for detection, identification, and fingerprinting of multiple foodborne pathogens, and to assist in investigations and source-tracking studies of fresh produce production environments and associated risk factors. Our research will promote increased options to enhance food safety by producers and a safer food supply for the consumer.

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