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Salmonella risk is enhanced by onion condition or defect
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Abby Snyder, Ph.D.
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January 2025
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December 2026
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2024
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Survival of pathogens on work-in-process fresh-cut produce ingredients
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Xuetong Fan, Ph.D.
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January 2024
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December 2025
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2023
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Evaluation of sanitation protocols for nonconventional food-contact surface materials used in produce packinghouses
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Kristen Gibson, Ph.D.
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January 2024
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December 2025
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2023
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Occurrence and transfer of pathogens from the production environment to leafy greens grown in controlled environment agriculture
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Ana Allende, Ph.D.
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January 2023
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December 2024
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2022
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Microbial risks during indoor leafy green production: Current knowledge and future research needs
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Kristen Gibson, Ph.D.
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November 2023
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December 2023
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2022
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Supplementing food antimicrobials in commercial edible coatings to enhance the safety and extend the shelf-life of stone fruits
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Qixin Zhong, Ph.D.
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January 2023
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December 2024
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2022
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Control of Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes on peaches through spray-bar brush bed sanitizer intervention
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Meijun Zhu, Ph.D.
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January 2023
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December 2024
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2022
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CPS: Flood Rapid Response
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Channah Rock, Ph.D.
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February 2023
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April 2023
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2022
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Survival of Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella on surfaces found in the dry packinghouse environment and effectiveness of dry-cleaning processes on pathogen reduction
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Paul L. Dawson, Ph.D.
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January 2022
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December 2022
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2021
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Strategic approaches to mitigate Salmonella contamination of bulb onions
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Vijay Joshi, Ph.D.
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January 2022
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December 2023
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2021
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Towards a holistic assessment of the food-safety risks imposed by wild birds
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Daniel Karp, Ph.D.
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January 2022
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December 2023
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2021
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Validation study for the tree-fruit industry: effective strategies to sanitize harvest bins and picking bags
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Valentina Trinetta, Ph.D.
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January 2022
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December 2023
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2021
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Assessing the potential for production practices to impact dry bulb onion safety
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Joy Waite-Cusic, Ph.D.
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January 2022
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December 2023
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2021
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When the E. coli hits the fan! Evaluating the risks of dust-associated produce cross-contamination
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Kelly R. Bright, Ph.D.
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January 2021
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December 2022
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2020
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Understanding and predicting food safety risks posed by wild birds
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Nikki Shariat, Ph.D.
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January 2021
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December 2022
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2020
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Field evaluation of microfluidic paper-based analytical devices for microbial source tracking
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Mohit Verma, Ph.D.
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January 2021
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December 2022
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2020
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Waxing of whole produce and its involvement in and impact on microbial food safety
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Luxin Wang, Ph.D.
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January 2021
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December 2022
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2020
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Investigation of potential preharvest and postharvest treatments targeting Salmonella spp. risk reduction on peach in Australia
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Kim-Yen Phan-Thien, Ph.D.
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January 2021
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June 2021
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2020
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Illuminating the role of whole genome sequencing in produce safety
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Kerry Cooper, Ph.D.
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January 2019
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December 2020
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2018
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Development of a model to predict the impact of sediments on microbial irrigation water quality
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Charles P. Gerba, Ph.D
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January 2019
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December 2020
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2018
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Towards a decision-support tool for identifying and mitigating on-farm risks to food safety
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Daniel Karp, Ph.D.
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January 2019
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December 2020
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2018
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FSMA agricultural-water die-off compliance provisions benefit from condition-specific modifiers
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Renata Ivanek, Ph.D.
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January 2018
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December 2019
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2017
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Use of raptors to prevent wild bird and rodent intrusion into fresh produce field
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Paula Rivadeneira, Ph.D.
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January 2018
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December 2019
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2017
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Scientifically valid corrective actions for multiple harvest shade-house production systems
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Trevor Suslow, Ph.D.
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January 2018
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December 2019
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2017
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Establishment of vegetative buffer zones to reduce the risk of STEC and Salmonella transmission from animal operations to fresh produce on co-managed farms.
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Siddhartha Thakur, Ph.D.
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January 2018
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December 2019
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2017
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Listeria whole genome sequence data reference sets are needed to allow for improved persistence assessment and source tracking
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Martin Wiedmann, Ph.D
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January 2018
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December 2019
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2017
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Application of chitosan microparticles to eliminate foodborne pathogens in agricultural water that contacts fresh produce (POC)
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Anita Wright, Ph.D.
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January 2018
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December 2018
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2017
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Characterization and mitigation of bacteriological risks associated with packing fresh-market citrus
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Linda J. Harris, Ph.D.
|
January 2017
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December 2018
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2016
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Detection, validation, and assessment of risks implied by the viable but non-culturable (VBNC) state of enteric bacterial pathogens in fresh produce
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Xiaonan Lu, Ph.D.
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January 2017
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December 2018
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2016
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Remotely-sensed and field-collected hydrological, landscape and weather data can predict the quality of surface water used for produce production
|
Martin Wiedmann, Ph.D
|
January 2017
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December 2018
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2016
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Identification of novel indicator organisms to determine the risks of fecal contamination of irrigation waters
|
Kelly R. Bright, Ph.D
|
January 2016
|
December 2017
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2015
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Microbial food safety risks of reusing tail water for leafy green production
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Michael Cahn, Ph.D.
|
January 2016
|
December 2017
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2015
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Factors that influence the introduction, fate and mitigation of foodborne pathogens on mangoes throughout the production chain
|
Michelle Danyluk, Ph.D
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January 2016
|
December 2017
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2015
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Validating a physically heat-treated process for poultry litter in industry settings using the avirulent Salmonella surrogates or indicator microorganisms
|
Xiuping Jiang, Ph.D.
|
January 2016
|
December 2017
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2015
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Evaluation of sanitizing treatments for sizer carriers in stone fruit packinghouses
|
Steven Pao, Ph.D.
|
January 2016
|
December 2016
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2015
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Control of cross-contamination during field-pack and retail handling of cantaloupe
|
Laura Strawn, Ph.D.
|
January 2016
|
December 2017
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2015
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Comparative genomics analysis and physiological assessment of the avirulent Salmonella surrogate relevant to produce safety
|
Max Teplitski, Ph.D.
|
January 2016
|
December 2017
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2015
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Pathogen physiological state has a greater effect on outcomes of challenge and validation studies than strain diversity
|
Martin Wiedmann, Ph.D
|
January 2016
|
December 2017
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2015
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|
Demonstration of practical, effective and environmentally sustainable agricultural water treatments to achieve compliance with microbiological criteria
|
Ana Allende, Ph.D.
|
January 2015
|
December 2016
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2014
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Impact of wash water disinfectants on Salmonella enterica transfer and survival in mango packing facility water tank operations
|
Mary Anne Amalaradjou, Ph.D.
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January 2015
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December 2016
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2014
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Towards preventing internalization and persistence of human bacterial pathogens in fresh produce
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Maeli Melotto, Ph.D.
|
January 2015
|
December 2015
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2014
| |
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Validation of chlorine level in sanitization system to avoid cross-contamination
|
Qin Wang, Ph.D.
|
January 2015
|
December 2016
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2014
| |
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Enteric viruses as new indicators of human and cattle fecal contamination of irrigation waters
|
Kelly R. Bright, Ph.D
|
January 2015
|
December 2016
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2014
| |
|
Contamination of leafy green crops with foodborne pathogens: Are wildlife a problem?
|
Alan Franklin, Ph.D.
|
January 2015
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December 2015
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2014
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Improved sampling and analytical methods for testing agricultural water for pathogens, surrogates and source tracking indicators
|
Vincent Hill, Ph.D.
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January 2015
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December 2016
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2014
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Improving pasteurization validation methods for pistachio processing
|
Bradley Marks, Ph.D.
|
January 2015
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December 2016
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2014
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Rapid bacterial testing for on-farm sampling
|
Sam Nugen, Ph.D.
|
January 2015
|
December 2016
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2014
| |
|
Investigation of risk criteria and foodborne pathogen reduction practices for irrigation water
|
Steven Rideout, Ph.D.
|
January 2015
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December 2015
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2014
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Evaluation of an alternative irrigation water quality indicator
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Trevor Suslow, Ph.D.
|
January 2015
|
December 2016
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2014
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Assessing postharvest food safety risks and identifying mitigation strategies for foodborne pathogens in pistachios.
|
Linda J. Harris, Ph.D.
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January 2014
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December 2015
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2013
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Does Salmonella move through the irrigation systems of mixed produce farms of the southeastern United States?
|
George Vellidis, Ph.D.
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January 2014
|
December 2015
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2013
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Does splash from overhead sprinkler irrigation systems contaminate produce with Salmonella in the southeastern United States?
|
George Vellidis, Ph.D.
|
January 2013
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2013
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Effectiveness of a batch ozonated retail wash system for iceberg lettuce.
|
Trevor Suslow, Ph.D.
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October 2013
|
January 2014
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2013
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Enhancement of forced-air cooling to reduce Listeria monocytogenes, Salmonella and/or total surface microbiota on cantaloupes.
|
Changqing Wu, Ph.D.
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January 2014
|
December 2014
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2013
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Evaluation of pathogen survival in fresh water sediments and potential impact on irrigation water quality sampling programs.
|
Kristen Gibson, Ph.D.
|
January 2014
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December 2014
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2013
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Evaluation of risk-based water quality sampling strategies for the fresh produce industry.
|
Channah Rock, Ph.D.
|
January 2014
|
December 2015
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2013
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|
Feasibility of using nitric oxide donors to disperse biofilms of industrial significance to strengthen the efficacy of current industrial disinfectants.
|
Massimiliano Marvasi, Ph.D.
|
January 2014
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December 2014
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2013
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Food safety risks at the fresh produce-animal interface: identifying pathogen sources and their movement on diversified farms.
|
Siddhartha Thakur, Ph.D.
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January 2014
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December 2015
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2013
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Remediation and recovery measures to expedite planting or replanting of vegetables following soil contamination by Salmonella enterica.
|
Trevor Suslow, Ph.D.
|
January 2014
|
December 2015
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2013
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|
Selection of E. coli surrogates with attachment and survival patterns similar to those of human pathogens associated with produce.
|
Kimberly Cook, Ph.D.
|
January 2014
|
December 2015
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2013
| |
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Survival of generic E. coli and Salmonella during the growth, curing, and storage of dry bulb onions produced with contaminated irrigation water.
|
Joy Waite-Cusic, Ph.D.
|
July 2013
|
June 2014
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2013
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Use of zero valent iron (ZVI) in irrigation of tomatoes with manure-contaminated water at varying E. coli levels.
|
Kalmia Kniel, Ph.D.
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July 2013
|
June 2014
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2013
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|
Validation of geospatial algorithms to predict the prevalence and persistence of pathogens in produce fields to improve GAPs.
|
Martin Wiedmann, Ph.D
|
January 2014
|
December 2015
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2013
| |
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Avirulent Salmonella strains and their use to model behavior of the pathogen in water, composts, in and on vegetables.
|
Max Teplitski, Ph.D.
|
January 2013
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December 2014
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2012
| |
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Die-off rates of human pathogens in manure amended soil under natural climatic conditions using novel sentinel chamber system.
|
Keith Warriner, Ph.D.
|
January 2013
|
December 2014
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2012
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Genomic elucidation of the physiological state of enteric pathogens on pre-harvest lettuce
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Martin Wiedmann, Ph.D
|
January 2013
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December 2014
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2012
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|
Novel coating systems with sustained release of food antimicrobials to improve safety of cantaloupe.
|
Qixin Zhong, Ph.D.
|
January 2013
|
December 2014
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2012
| |
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Practical validation of surface pasteurization of netted melons.
|
Trevor Suslow, Ph.D.
|
January 2013
|
December 2014
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2012
| |
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Rapid assessment of oxidative stress induced in microbes to evaluate efficacy of sanitizers in wash water.
|
Nitin Nitin, Ph.D.
|
January 2013
|
December 2014
|
2012
| |
|
Reducing the risk for transfer of zoonotic foodborne pathogens from domestic and wild animal to vegetable crops in the Southwest desert.
|
Michele Jay-Russell, Ph.D.
|
January 2013
|
December 2014
|
2012
| |
|
Science-based evaluation of risks associated with wildlife exposure for contamination of irrigation water by Salmonella.
|
Anita Wright, Ph.D.
|
January 2013
|
December 2013
|
2012
| |
|
Comparative assessment of field survival of Salmonella enterica and E. coli O157:H7 on cilantro (Coriandrum sativum) in relation to sequential cutting and re-growth.
|
Trevor Suslow, Ph.D.
|
January 2012
|
December 2012
|
2011
| |
|
Distribution of Salmonella in pistachios and development of effective sampling strategies.
|
Linda J. Harris, Ph.D.
|
January 2012
|
December 2013
|
2011
| |
|
DNA-based identification of foliar microbiota with potential to predict or preclude pathogen establishment on field-grown leafy greens.
|
Johan Leveau, Ph.D.
|
January 2012
|
December 2012
|
2011
| |
|
Evaluation of sampling protocol to provide science-based metrics for use in identification of Salmonella in irrigation water testing programs in mixed produce farms in the Suwannee River watershed.
|
George Vellidis, Ph.D.
|
January 2012
|
December 2013
|
2011
| |
|
Glucosinolate-derived compounds as a green manure for controlling E. coli O157:H7 and Salmonella in soil.
|
Jitu Patel, Ph.D.
|
January 2012
|
December 2013
|
2011
| |
|
Microbial food safety on-farm risk assessment. (rapid response)
|
Trevor Suslow, Ph.D.
|
August 2011
|
December 2011
|
2011
| |
|
On-farm evaluation of the prevalence of human enteric bacterial pathogens during the production of melons in California.
|
Trevor Suslow, Ph.D.
|
March 2012
|
September 2012
|
2011
| |
|
Sanitization of soft fruits with ultraviolet (UV-C) light.
|
Xuetong Fan, Ph.D.
|
January 2012
|
December 2012
|
2011
| |
|
Sources and mechanisms of transfer of Salmonella in the production and postharvest tree nut environment.
|
Linda J. Harris, Ph.D.
|
January 2012
|
December 2013
|
2011
| |
|
Toward a field‐amenable pathogen detection system in produce
|
Jianghong Meng, Ph.D.
|
January 2012
|
December 2013
|
2011
| |
|
Validating Salmonella inactivation during thermal processing of the physically heat-treated chicken litter as soil amendment and organic fertilizer.
|
Xiuping Jiang, Ph.D.
|
January 2012
|
January 2014
|
2011
| |
|
Validation of testing methods for the detection and quantification of E. coli O157:H7, Salmonella spp., fecal coliforms and non-pathogenic E. coli in compost.
|
Manan Sharma, Ph.D.
|
January 2012
|
December 2012
|
2011
| |
|
Developing and validating practical strategies to improve microbial safety in composting process control and handling practices.
|
Xiuping Jiang, Ph.D.
|
January 2011
|
February 2013
|
2010
| |
|
Developing a program to educate the walnut supply chain as it pertains to product handling and safety.
|
Devon Zagory, Ph.D.
|
January 2011
|
December 2011
|
2010
| |
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Developing buffer zone distances between sheep grazing operations and vegetable crops to maximize food safety.
|
Bruce R. Hoar, Ph.D.
|
January 2011
|
December 2011
|
2010
| |
|
Enhancing the efficacy of fresh produce washing operations through establishing monitoring methods and water disinfection technologies based on a combination of filtration and UV.
|
Keith Warriner, Ph.D.
|
January 2011
|
December 2012
|
2010
| |
|
Evaluation of amphibians and reptiles as potential reservoirs of foodborne pathogens and risk reduction to protect fresh produce and the environment.
|
Michele Jay-Russell, Ph.D.
|
January 2011
|
December 2011
|
2010
| |
|
A baseline analysis of Washington State fresh market apple food safety programs and practices relating to microbial pathogens.
|
Diane Wetherington
|
January 2011
|
December 2011
|
2010
| |
|
Influence of the pre-harvest environment on the physiological state of Salmonella and its impact on increased survival capability.
|
Linda J. Harris, Ph.D.
|
January 2011
|
December 2012
|
2010
| |
|
Investigation of E.coli survival on contaminated crop residue.
|
Steven Koike
|
January 2011
|
December 2012
|
2010
| |
|
Investigation of potential reservoirs of shiga toxin-producing E. coli and Salmonella in produce production areas of Arizona and Mexico. (rapid response)
|
Michele Jay-Russell, Ph.D.
|
October 2010
|
April 2011
|
2010
| |
|
Irrigation regime, fruit water congestion and produce safety: parameter optimization to reduce susceptibility of tomatoes and peppers to post-harvest contamination, pathogen transfer and proliferation of Salmonella.
|
Max Teplitski, Ph.D.
|
January 2011
|
December 2012
|
2010
| |
|
Pathogen transfer risks associated with specific tomato harvest and packing operations.
|
Michelle Danyluk, Ph.D
|
January 2011
|
December 2012
|
2010
| |
|
Risk assessment of Salmonella preharvest internalization in relation to irrigation water quality standards for melons and other cucurbits.
|
Trevor Suslow, Ph.D.
|
January 2011
|
January 2012
|
2010
| |
|
Science-based evaluation of regional risks for Salmonella contamination of irrigation water at mixed produce farms in the Suwannee River watershed.
|
Anita Wright, Ph.D.
|
October 2010
|
December 2012
|
2010
| |
|
Survival, transfer, and inactivation of Salmonella on plastic materials used in tomato harvest.
|
Lynne McLandsborough, PhD
|
January 2011
|
December 2012
|
2010
| |
|
The likelihood of cross‐contamination of head lettuce by E. coli O157:H7, Salmonella and norovirus during hand harvest and recommendations for glove sanitizing and use.
|
Jennifer L. Cannon, Ph.D.
|
January 2011
|
December 2012
|
2010
| |
|
Assessing postharvest risks for Salmonella in pistachios.
|
Linda J. Harris, Ph.D.
|
October 2009
|
June 2012
|
2009
| |
|
Differential susceptibility of spinach grown under slow- and fast-growth conditions to enteric bacterial contamination.
|
Astri Wayadande, Ph.D
|
October 2009
|
September 2011
|
2009
| |
|
Epidemiologic analysis and risk management practices for reducing E. coli in irrigation source water supplies and distribution systems.
|
Edward R. Atwill, Ph.D.
|
October 2009
|
September 2011
|
2009
| |
|
Establishment of critical operating standards for chlorine dioxide in disinfection of dump tank and flume water for fresh tomatoes.
|
Trevor Suslow, Ph.D.
|
October 2009
|
September 2010
|
2009
| |
|
Evaluation and optimization of postharvest intervention strategies for the reduction of bacterial contamination on tomatoes
|
Keith Schneider, Ph.D.
|
October 2009
|
October 2011
|
2009
| |
|
Food safety risks associated with sheep grazing in vegetable stubble fields.
|
Bruce R. Hoar, Ph.D.
|
April 2009
|
March 2010
|
2009
| |
|
Impact of almond moisture, almond cultivar and Salmonella Serovar on the desiccation, persistence and heat resistance of Salmonella in almonds.
|
Linda J. Harris, Ph.D.
|
October 2009
|
September 2011
|
2009
| |
|
Improving produce safety by stabilizing chlorine in washing solutions with high organic loads.
|
Yaguang "Sunny" Luo, Ph.D.
|
October 2009
|
September 2012
|
2009
| |
|
Mitigation of irrigation water using zero-valent iron treatment.
|
Kalmia Kniel, Ph.D.
|
October 2009
|
September 2011
|
2009
| |
|
Persistence and detection of norovirus, Salmonella, and pathogenic Escherichia coli on basil and leafy greens.
|
Dallas Hoover, Ph.D.
|
December 2009
|
November 2012
|
2009
| |
|
Reducing tomato contamination with Salmonella through cultivar selection and maturity at harvest.
|
Max Teplitski, Ph.D.
|
October 2009
|
September 2010
|
2009
| |
|
Science-based monitoring for produce safety: Comparing indicators and pathogens in water, soil and crops.
|
Stefan Wuertz Ph.D.
|
December 2009
|
January 2013
|
2009
| |
|
Survival of E. coli on soil amendments and irrigation water in leafy green field environments.
|
Steven Koike
|
October 2009
|
September 2010
|
2009
| |
|
Wildlife survey for E. coli O157:H7 in the central coastal counties of California
|
Andrew Gordus
|
October 2009
|
November 2011
|
2009
| |
|
A sensitive and specific molecular testing method for live Salmonella in produce.
|
Beilei Ge, Ph.D.
|
January 2009
|
December 2009
|
2008
| |
|
Enhancing the effectiveness of human pathogen testing systems for the advancement of practical produce safety research and commercial management.
|
Carol D'lima, Ph.D.
|
January 2009
|
December 2009
|
2008
| |
|
Environmental effects on the growth or survival of stress-adapted Escherichia coli 0157:H7 and Salmonella spp. in compost.
|
Xiuping Jiang, Ph.D.
|
January 2009
|
December 2009
|
2008
| |