The Produce Safety and Microbiology Research Unit conducts research on microbial pathogens which have been associated with foodborne illness.
Study of microbial association with the environment and food is essential for food safety.
A portion of the research involves investigation of microbial pathogens in the environment including soil, water, and animals both domesticated, and wild.
Field samples are brought to the laboratory microbial strains are isolated for study.
Microbial pathogens under study include isolates associated with known outbreaks, as well as samples collected in the field.
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