Horticulturae,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(7), P. 667 - 667
Published: June 24, 2024
The
primary
objective
of
this
study
was
to
investigate
the
behavior
Listeria
monocytogenes
(L.
monocytogenes)
on
fresh-cut
cucumbers.
Fresh-cut
cucumber
samples
were
inoculated
with
a
mixture
six
strains
L.
monocytogenes.
stored
at
5,
10,
15,
20,
25,
30,
and
35
°C.
results
demonstrated
that
able
grow
cucumbers
all
evaluated
temperatures,
although
its
growth
decreased
but
not
inhibited
5
An
extreme
storage
temperature
°C
considerably
reduced
lag
time.
controlled
for
several
days
by
low
temperature,
mainly
Thus,
product
should
only
be
temperatures.
process
fitted
Baranyi
model,
specific
rates
equally
well-fitted
Ratkowsky
square-root
model.
R-square
mean
square
error
values
corresponding
models
0.97
(R2
>
0.95)
0.02,
respectively.
exhibited
good
relevancy.
predictive
developed
in
can
used
estimate
risk
assessment
cucumber.
Foods,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(10), P. 1550 - 1550
Published: May 16, 2024
Turmeric
(Curcuma
longa
L.)
is
a
perennial
tuberous
plant
from
the
genus
Curcuma
(Zingiberaceae)
and
has
been
widely
used
in
foods
for
thousands
of
years.
The
present
study
examined
ethanol
extract
turmeric
its
chemical
composition,
antimicrobial
activity,
free
radical
scavenging
properties.
UHPLC-MS/MS
analysis
tentatively
identified
eight
compounds
extract.
Potential
effects
0.1,
1.0,
10
mg
equivalents
(TE)/mL
were
evaluated
vitro
against
variety
Gram-negative
bacteria
(i.e.,
Escherichia
coli,
Klebsiella
pneumoniae,
Pseudomonas
sp.)
Gram-positive
Enterococcus
faecalis,
Listeria
innocua,
Staphylococcus
aureus).
Concentrations
0.1
1.0
TE/mL
inhibited
growth
S.
aureus
significantly
suppressed
that
sp.,
E.
L.
innocua.
all
strains,
including
was
by
TE/mL.
Moreover,
capacities
determined
using
HO●,
ABTS●+,
DPPH●
(HOSC,
ABTS,
RDSC,
respectively)
radicals.
had
TPC
value
27.12
GAE/g,
together
with
HOSC,
ABTS
values
1524.59,
56.38,
1.70
μmol
TE/g,
respectively.
Our
results
suggest
potential
applications
use
functional
to
reduce
microbial
burdens
oxidative
stress-related
health
problems.
Journal of Food Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
89(7), P. 3950 - 3972
Published: June 7, 2024
Nanosensors
have
become
an
indispensable
tool
in
the
food
sector
due
to
their
specificity
and
sensitivity.
The
biosensor
consists
of
a
transducer
coupled
with
biorecognition
component
transform
biological
signal
into
digital
signal.
Nanobiosensors
been
widely
used
for
sensing
toxic
chemicals
such
as
pesticide
residues
pathogenic
microbes
owing
accurate
sensitivity
affordable
manner,
which
gives
more
hope
industry
on
applications.
It
employs
nanocarriers
bind
impurities
pollutants,
well
food-borne
microorganisms
resulting
toxins,
mycotoxins.
This
modern
technology
ensures
safety
processing
industries.
Nowadays,
nanoparticle-immobilized
sensors
act
spot
indicators
improve
smart
packing
technology.
Certain
types
nanobiosensors
are
deployed
monitor
product
manufacture
till
packaging
check
freshness
spoilage
identification.
They
mainly
using
enzyme
catalysts,
highly
sensitive
extreme
environmental
conditions.
As
result,
there
is
greater
evaluation
requirement
nanosensor
adopt
any
temperature,
pH,
or
other
difficult
parameters.
Its
stability,
while
contact
substrates,
another
criterion
that
needs
be
regularized.
Within
this
framework,
review
delves
latest
developments
obstacles
encountered
during
use
across
different
Food Frontiers,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 26, 2025
ABSTRACT
The
prevalence
of
foodborne
outbreaks
due
to
the
consumption
uncooked
and
ready‐to‐eat
fruits
vegetables
has
seen
a
noticeable
increase,
particularly
in
environments
lacking
sanitation.
This
article
extensively
explores
recent
advancements
detection
pathogens
vegetables,
alongside
potential
prevention
strategies.
Predominantly,
like
Listeria
monocytogenes
,
Escherichia
coli
Salmonella
enterica
are
main
culprits
linked
these
food
items
globally.
Notably,
contamination
is
more
prevalent
fresh
leafy
greens
than
fruit
products.
Various
methods
such
as
culturing,
microscopy,
immunological
assays,
polymerase
chain
reaction
(PCR),
biosensors,
hyperspectral
imaging
have
proven
effective
identifying
foods.
Nonetheless,
come
with
challenges,
including
time
consumption,
accuracy
concerns,
high
costs.
Research
ongoing
refine
techniques,
efforts
combining
methodologies
PCR–enzyme‐linked
immunosorbent
assay
integrating
culturing
PCR.
Additionally,
several
interventions,
cold
plasma
treatment,
ultraviolet
irradiation,
application
edible
coatings,
shown
promise
mitigating
risks,
thereby
enhancing
safety
produce
items.
BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
24(1)
Published: Jan. 2, 2024
Abstract
Introduction
Herbal
medicine
is
a
medical
system
based
on
the
utilization
of
plants
or
plant
extracts
for
therapy.
The
continual
increase
in
global
consumption
and
trade
herbal
has
raised
safety
concerns
many
regions.
These
are
mainly
linked
to
microbial
contamination,
which
could
spread
infections
with
multi-resistant
bacteria
community,
heavy
metal
contamination
that
may
lead
cancers
internal
organs’
toxicity.
Methods
This
study
was
performed
using
an
experimental
design.
A
total
47
samples,
products
sold
local
stores
Qassim
region,
were
used
experiments.
They
tested
bacterial
alongside
32
samples
analysis.
Bacterial
determined
by
streak
plate
method
further
processed
determine
their
antimicrobial
susceptibility
patterns
MicroScan
WalkAway96
pulse;
metals
spectrometer
instrument.
Results
58
microorganisms
isolated.
All
found
be
contaminated
at
least
one
organism
except
three
samples.
majority
isolated
species
gram
negative
bacteria,
such
as
Klebsiella
spp.,
Pseudomonas
spp.
E.
coli
.,
fecal
origin
pneumonia,
skin,
infections.
Furthermore,
most
gram-positive
multi-drug
resistant.
Moreover,
metals,
all
had
levels
exceeding
regulatory
limits.
Conclusion
demonstrated
presence
medicines.
Using
these
resistant
infections,
toxicities,
even
community.
Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
23(4)
Published: July 1, 2024
Abstract
This
research
presents
a
comprehensive
review
of
Salmonella
presence
in
retail
fresh
fruits
and
vegetables
from
2010
to
2023,
utilizing
data
recognized
sources
such
as
PubMed,
Scopus,
Web
Science.
The
study
incorporates
meta‐analysis
prevalence,
serovar
distribution,
antimicrobial
susceptibility,
resistance
genes
(ARGs).
Additionally,
it
scrutinizes
the
heterogeneous
across
various
food
categories
geographical
regions
findings
show
pooled
prevalence
2.90%
(95%
CI:
0.0180−0.0430),
with
an
increase
4.63%
5.32%
2022.
Dominant
serovars
include
S
.
Typhimurium
(29.14%,
95%
0.0202−0.6571)
Enteritidis
(21.06%,
0.0181−0.4872).
High
rates
were
noted
for
antimicrobials
like
erythromycin
(60.70%,
0.0000−1.0000)
amoxicillin
(39.92%,
0.0589−0.8020).
most
prevalent
ARGs
bla
TEM
(80.23%,
0.5736−0.9692)
parC
mutation
(66.67%,
0.3213−0.9429).
Factors
pH,
water
activity,
nutrient
content,
along
external
factors
quality
irrigation
prevailing
climatic
conditions,
have
significant
implications
on
contamination.
Nonthermal
sterilization
technologies,
encompassing
chlorine
dioxide,
ozone,
ultraviolet
light,
are
emphasized
efficacious
measures
control
stresses
imperative
need
bolster
prevention
strategies
against
alleviate
related
safety
risks.
