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Color and material optimization of brushes for improved light-based sanitation
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Govindaraj Dev Kumar, Ph.D.
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January 2025
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December 2026
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2024
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Solutions to brush sanitation tailored to the producer’s appetite for capital investment and labor intensity
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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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CPS Tri-State Special Project on Harvest Equipment: A data-informed consensus of “clean for the intended purpose”
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Channah Rock, Ph.D.
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September 2023
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June 2024
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2023
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Control of Listeria monocytogenes on avocado and avocado contact surfaces during dry packing by acetogenins naturally present in avocado seed
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Alejandro Castillo, Ph.D.
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January 2024
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December 2024
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2023
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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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Improving methods for the assessment of infectious human enteric virus survival in produce
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Susana Guix, Ph.D.
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January 2024
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December 2025
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2023
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Synergistic antimicrobial activity of food-grade compounds in wax coatings on fruits during wax drying
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Nitin Nitin, Ph.D.
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January 2024
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December 2025
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2023
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Developing a user-friendly risk assessment tool to assess the food safety risks of fresh produce production and landscape use
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Alda Pires, Ph.D.
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January 2024
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December 2025
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2023
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Characterization and mitigation of food safety risks associated with waxing roller brushes
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Luxin Wang, Ph.D.
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January 2024
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December 2025
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2023
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Identification of routes and mechanisms for distribution and establishment of Listeria monocytogenes and Listeria spp. in avocado packing environments
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Alejandro Castillo, Ph.D.
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April 2022
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February 2024
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2022
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A viability assay for Cyclospora and its surrogates Eimeria
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Asis Khan, Ph.D.
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January 2023
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December 2024
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2022
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Development of an infrared-functionalized microbalance sensor for Cyclospora cayetanensis detection and differentiation
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Jenny Maloney, Ph.D.
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January 2023
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December 2023
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2022
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Flexible risk process models to quantify residual risks and the impact of interventions
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Matthew Stasiewicz, Ph.D.
|
January 2023
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December 2024
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2022
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Evidence for the industrial application of bacteriophages to control Listeria monocytogenes in leafy greens
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Pilar Truchado, Ph.D
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January 2023
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December 2023
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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.
|
January 2023
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December 2024
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2022
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Interaction of resident microbiome and Listeria on pears during cold storage
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Meijun Zhu, Ph.D.
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January 2023
|
December 2024
|
2022
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Quantifying risk associated with changes in EHEC physiology during post-harvest pre-processing stages of leafy green production
|
Teresa Bergholz, Ph.D.
|
January 2022
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December 2023
|
2021
| |
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Microbial characterization of irrigation waters using rapid, inexpensive and portable next generation sequencing technologies
|
Kerry Cooper, Ph.D.
|
January 2022
|
December 2023
|
2021
| |
|
Survival of Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella on surfaces found in the dry packinghouse environment and effectiveness of dry-cleaning processes on pathogen reduction
|
Paul L. Dawson, Ph.D.
|
January 2022
|
December 2022
|
2021
| |
|
Cross-contamination risks in dry environments
|
Nitin Nitin, Ph.D.
|
January 2022
|
December 2023
|
2021
| |
|
Assessing Romaine lettuce “Forward Processing” for potential impacts on EHEC growth, antimicrobial susceptibility, and infectivity
|
Xiangwu Nou, Ph.D
|
January 2022
|
December 2023
|
2021
| |
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AFECCT: Assessing filtration efficacy for Cyclospora control
|
Benjamin Rosenthal, S.D.
|
January 2022
|
December 2023
|
2021
| |
|
Validation study for the tree-fruit industry: effective strategies to sanitize harvest bins and picking bags
|
Valentina Trinetta, Ph.D.
|
January 2022
|
December 2023
|
2021
| |
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Identification of quantitative & qualitative patterns of environmental contamination by Listeria spp. & L. monocytogenes in fresh produce processing facilities & evaluation of practical control measures able to eliminate transient & persistent
|
Ana Allende, Ph.D.
|
January 2021
|
December 2022
|
2020
| |
|
When the E. coli hits the fan! Evaluating the risks of dust-associated produce cross-contamination
|
Kelly R. Bright, Ph.D.
|
January 2021
|
December 2022
|
2020
| |
|
Control of Listeria monocytogenes in processing/packing plants using antimicrobial blue light (aBL)
|
Francisco Diez-Gonzalez, Ph.D.
|
January 2021
|
December 2021
|
2020
| |
|
Determination of physical and chemical mechanisms to prevent Cyclospora infection
|
Scott C. Lenaghan, Ph.D.
|
January 2021
|
December 2022
|
2020
| |
|
Using low-cost smartphone-based infrared cameras to evaluate cooling and storage conditions of fresh produce
|
Kevin E. Mis Solval, Ph.D.
|
January 2021
|
December 2021
|
2020
| |
|
Bio-based antimicrobial coatings for reducing risk of cross-contamination during harvesting
|
Nitin Nitin, Ph.D.
|
January 2021
|
December 2022
|
2020
| |
|
Understanding and predicting food safety risks posed by wild birds
|
Nikki Shariat, Ph.D.
|
January 2021
|
December 2022
|
2020
| |
|
Digital farm-to-facility food safety testing optimization
|
Matthew Stasiewicz, Ph.D.
|
January 2021
|
December 2022
|
2020
| |
|
Application of ultra-fine bubble technology to reduce Listeria monocytogenes contamination of fresh produce
|
Abhinav Upadhyay, Ph.D.
|
January 2021
|
December 2021
|
2020
| |
|
Field evaluation of microfluidic paper-based analytical devices for microbial source tracking
|
Mohit Verma, Ph.D.
|
January 2021
|
December 2022
|
2020
| |
|
Waxing of whole produce and its involvement in and impact on microbial food safety
|
Luxin Wang, Ph.D.
|
January 2021
|
December 2022
|
2020
| |
|
Validation of sanitizer disinfection of wash water in dump tank operation of apple packing lines
|
Meijun Zhu, Ph.D.
|
January 2021
|
December 2022
|
2020
| |
|
Investigation of potential preharvest and postharvest treatments targeting Salmonella spp. risk reduction on peach in Australia
|
Kim-Yen Phan-Thien, Ph.D.
|
January 2021
|
June 2021
|
2020
| |
|
Produce surface treatments based on bacteriophages and bacteriocin-producing cultures to consistently reduce 2-log of Listeria monocytogenes on leafy greens and pre-cut fruit and vegetables
|
Ana Allende, Ph.D.
|
January 2020
|
December 2021
|
2019
| |
|
Verification and validation of environmental monitoring programs for biofilm control in the packinghouse
|
Paul L. Dawson, Ph.D.
|
January 2020
|
December 2021
|
2019
| |
|
Possibility, duration, and molecular predictors of sanitizer tolerance in Listeria monocytogenes
|
Xiangyu Deng, Ph.D.
|
January 2020
|
December 2021
|
2019
| |
|
Post-harvest fresh produce wash water disinfection by submerged cold plasma non-chemical continuous treatment system
|
Alexander Fridman, Ph.D.
|
January 2020
|
December 2021
|
2019
| |
|
Sources and prevalence of Cyclospora cayetanensis in Southeastern US water sources and growing environments
|
Mia Mattioli, Ph.D.
|
January 2020
|
December 2021
|
2019
| |
|
The prevalence of Cyclospora in water and produce
|
Ynes Ortega, Ph.D.
|
January 2020
|
December 2021
|
2019
| |
|
Occurrence and accumulation of potentially infectious viruses in process water and impact of water disinfection practices to minimize viral cross-contamination
|
Gloria Sánchez Moragas, Ph.D.
|
January 2020
|
December 2021
|
2019
| |
|
Factors affecting persistence of Listeria monocytogenes need to be identified for evaluation and prioritization of interventions.
|
Martin Wiedmann, Ph.D
|
January 2020
|
December 2020
|
2019
| |
|
Listeria develops reduced sanitizer sensitivity but not resistance at recommended sanitizer use levels
|
Martin Wiedmann, Ph.D
|
January 2020
|
December 2020
|
2019
| |
|
Significance of sanitizers used to maintain quality of process wash water on formation of viable but non-cultivable (VBNC) foodborne bacteria and conditions needed for their survival and resuscitation in fresh produce
|
Ana Allende, Ph.D.
|
January 2019
|
December 2020
|
2018
| |
|
Modeling tools for design of science-based Listeria environmental monitoring programs and corrective action strategies
|
Renata Ivanek, Ph.D.
|
January 2019
|
December 2019
|
2018
| |
|
Identifying competitive exclusion microorganisms against Listeria monocytogenes from biological soil amendments by metagenomic, metatranscriptomic, and culturing approaches
|
Xiuping Jiang, Ph.D.
|
January 2019
|
December 2019
|
2018
| |
|
Listeria monocytogenes growth potential, kinetics, and factors affecting its persistence on a broad range of fresh produce
|
Xiangwu Nou, Ph.D
|
January 2019
|
December 2020
|
2018
| |
|
Fate of different Listeria monocytogenes strains on different whole apple varieties during long-term simulated commercial storage
|
Elliot Ryser, Ph.D.
|
January 2019
|
December 2020
|
2018
| |
|
Simulation analysis of in-field produce sampling for risk-based sampling plan development
|
Matthew Stasiewicz, Ph.D.
|
January 2019
|
December 2020
|
2018
| |
|
A systematic review of Listeria growth and survival on fruit and vegetable surfaces: responding to critical knowledge gaps
|
Laura Strawn, Ph.D.
|
January 2019
|
December 2019
|
2018
| |
|
Non-fouling food contact surfaces - prevention of biofilm and surface-mediated cross-contamination
|
Boce Zhang, Ph.D.
|
January 2019
|
December 2020
|
2018
| |
|
Preservation of stone fruits by spray application of edible coatings with antimicrobial properties
|
Kay Cooksey, Ph.D.
|
January 2018
|
December 2018
|
2017
| |
|
Identifying optimal methods of recovering bacteria from food processing plants for downstream microbiome analyses (POC) - Project not completed.
|
Edward G. Dudley, Ph.D.
|
January 2018
|
December 2018
|
2017
| |
|
Mathematical modeling tools for practical chlorine control in produce wash process
|
Daniel Munther, Ph.D.
|
January 2018
|
December 2018
|
2017
| |
|
Rechargeable antimicrobial and antifouling plastics for improved cleaning and sanitation of plastic bins and totes
|
Nitin Nitin, Ph.D.
|
January 2018
|
December 2019
|
2017
| |
|
Metagenomics to identify viral indicators in the produce chain
|
Gloria Sánchez Moragas, Ph.D.
|
January 2018
|
December 2019
|
2017
| |
|
Scientifically valid corrective actions for multiple harvest shade-house production systems
|
Trevor Suslow, Ph.D.
|
January 2018
|
December 2019
|
2017
| |
|
Establishment of vegetative buffer zones to reduce the risk of STEC and Salmonella transmission from animal operations to fresh produce on co-managed farms.
|
Siddhartha Thakur, Ph.D.
|
January 2018
|
December 2019
|
2017
| |
|
Listeria whole genome sequence data reference sets are needed to allow for improved persistence assessment and source tracking
|
Martin Wiedmann, Ph.D
|
January 2018
|
December 2019
|
2017
| |
|
Application of chitosan microparticles to eliminate foodborne pathogens in agricultural water that contacts fresh produce (POC)
|
Anita Wright, Ph.D.
|
January 2018
|
December 2018
|
2017
| |
|
Establishment of operating standards for produce wash systems through the identification of specific metrics and test methods
|
Ana Allende, Ph.D.
|
January 2017
|
December 2018
|
2016
| |
|
Listeria monocytogenes growth and survival on peaches and nectarines as influenced by stone fruit packing house operations, storage and transportation conditions.
|
Mary Anne Amalaradjou, Ph.D.
|
January 2017
|
December 2017
|
2016
| |
|
Developing cross-assembly phage as a viral indicator for irrigation waters
|
Kyle Bibby, Ph.D.
|
January 2017
|
December 2018
|
2016
| |
|
Detection, validation, and assessment of risks implied by the viable but non-culturable (VBNC) state of enteric bacterial pathogens in fresh produce
|
Xiaonan Lu, Ph.D.
|
January 2017
|
December 2018
|
2016
| |
|
Resolving postharvest harborage sites of Listeria protects Zone 1 surfaces
|
Trevor Suslow, Ph.D.
|
January 2017
|
December 2018
|
2016
| |
|
Significance of the dormant state in the persistence, interaction with growing plants and virulence of Shiga Toxin producing Escherichia coli
|
Keith Warriner, Ph.D.
|
January 2017
|
December 2017
|
2016
| |
|
Control of Listeria monocytogenes on apple through spray manifold-applied antimicrobial intervention
|
Meijun Zhu, Ph.D.
|
January 2017
|
December 2018
|
2016
| |
|
Factors that influence the introduction, fate and mitigation of foodborne pathogens on mangoes throughout the production chain
|
Michelle Danyluk, Ph.D
|
January 2016
|
December 2017
|
2015
| |
|
Establishing die-off rates of surrogate and sirulent EHEC-STEC strains fromsStrawberry and cilantro surfaces: time, inoculum dose and chemical intervention - proof of concept
|
Eduardo Gutierrez-Rodriguez, Ph.D.
|
January 2016
|
December 2016
|
2015
| |
|
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
|
2015
| |
|
Evaluation of the efficacy of antimicrobial agents to prevent the transfer of Listeria monocytogenes from existing biofilms to produce or processing surfaces
|
Rolf Joerger, Ph.D.
|
January 2016
|
December 2017
|
2015
| |
|
Evaluation of sanitizing treatments for sizer carriers in stone fruit packinghouses
|
Steven Pao, Ph.D.
|
January 2016
|
December 2016
|
2015
| |
|
Methods for the detection of diverse parasites on packaged salads based on (viable) oocysts
|
Stefan Wuertz, Ph.D.
|
January 2016
|
December 2017
|
2015
| |
|
Impact of wash water disinfectants on Salmonella enterica transfer and survival in mango packing facility water tank operations
|
Mary Anne Amalaradjou, Ph.D.
|
January 2015
|
December 2016
|
2014
| |
|
Towards preventing internalization and persistence of human bacterial pathogens in fresh produce
|
Maeli Melotto, Ph.D.
|
January 2015
|
December 2015
|
2014
| |
|
Validation of chlorine level in sanitization system to avoid cross-contamination
|
Qin Wang, Ph.D.
|
January 2015
|
December 2016
|
2014
| |
|
Enteric viruses as new indicators of human and cattle fecal contamination of irrigation waters
|
Kelly R. Bright, Ph.D
|
January 2015
|
December 2016
|
2014
| |
|
Improved sampling and analytical methods for testing agricultural water for pathogens, surrogates and source tracking indicators
|
Vincent Hill, Ph.D.
|
January 2015
|
December 2016
|
2014
| |
|
Improving pasteurization validation methods for pistachio processing
|
Bradley Marks, Ph.D.
|
January 2015
|
December 2016
|
2014
| |
|
Rapid tests to specifically differentiate clinically significant from environmental STEC towards reducing unnecessary crop destruction
|
Trevor Suslow, Ph.D.
|
January 2015
|
December 2016
|
2014
| |
|
Assessing postharvest food safety risks and identifying mitigation strategies for foodborne pathogens in pistachios.
|
Linda J. Harris, Ph.D.
|
January 2014
|
December 2015
|
2013
| |
|
Effectiveness of a batch ozonated retail wash system for iceberg lettuce.
|
Trevor Suslow, Ph.D.
|
October 2013
|
January 2014
|
2013
| |
|
Effect of physiochemical and biological parameters on survival, persistence and transmission of norovirus in water and on produce.
|
Melissa Jones, Ph.D.
|
January 2014
|
December 2015
|
2013
| |
|
Enhancement of forced-air cooling to reduce Listeria monocytogenes, Salmonella and/or total surface microbiota on cantaloupes.
|
Changqing Wu, Ph.D.
|
January 2014
|
December 2014
|
2013
| |
|
Evaluation of multiple disinfection methods to mitigate the risk of produce contamination by irrigation water.
|
John Buchanan, Ph.D.
|
January 2014
|
December 2015
|
2013
| |
|
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
|
December 2014
|
2013
| |
|
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
|
2013
| |
|
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
|
2013
| |
|
Use of zero valent iron (ZVI) in irrigation of tomatoes with manure-contaminated water at varying E. coli levels.
|
Kalmia Kniel, Ph.D.
|
July 2013
|
June 2014
|
2013
| |
|
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
|
2013
| |
|
Genomic elucidation of the physiological state of enteric pathogens on pre-harvest lettuce
|
Martin Wiedmann, Ph.D
|
January 2013
|
December 2014
|
2012
| |
|
Practical validation of surface pasteurization of netted melons.
|
Trevor Suslow, Ph.D.
|
January 2013
|
December 2014
|
2012
| |
|
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
| |
|
Apple growing and packing microbial risk factors and their potential to lead to foodborne disease outbreaks.
|
Richard Pleus, Ph.D.
|
January 2012
|
December 2013
|
2011
| |
|
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
| |
|
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
| |
|
Identifying causative factors contributing to positive leafy green samples. (rapid response)
|
Diane Wetherington
|
August 2011
|
March 2012
|
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
| |
|
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
| |
|
Escherichia coli O157:H7 in bioaerosols from cattle production areas: evaluation of proximity and airborne transport on leafy green crop contamination.
|
Elaine D. Berry, Ph.D.
|
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
| |
|
Non invasive imaging approaches to evaluate potential infusion of pathogens during vacuum cooling of lettuce leaves and real time dynamics of microbes on leaf tissues as a function of moisture content.
|
Nitin Nitin, Ph.D.
|
January 2011
|
December 2011
|
2010
| |
|
Pathogen transfer risks associated with specific tomato harvest and packing operations.
|
Michelle Danyluk, Ph.D
|
January 2011
|
December 2012
|
2010
| |
|
Rapid testing of flume water organic load to better assess the efficacy of free chlorine against Escherichia coli O157:H7 during commercial lettuce processing.
|
Elliot Ryser, Ph.D.
|
January 2011
|
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
| |
|
A high-throughput, culture-independent approach to identify index and indicator species for E. coli O157:H7 contamination.
|
Gitta L. Coaker, Ph.D.
|
April 2009
|
March 2010
|
2009
| |
|
Assessing postharvest risks for Salmonella in pistachios.
|
Linda J. Harris, Ph.D.
|
October 2009
|
June 2012
|
2009
| |
|
Comparison of surrogate E. coli survival and epidemiology in the phyllosphere of diverse leafy green crops.
|
Trevor Suslow, Ph.D.
|
April 2009
|
March 2010
|
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
| |
|
Fly reservoirs of E. Coli O157:H7 and their role in contamination of leafy greens.
|
Astri Wayadande, Ph.D
|
April 2009
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March 2010
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2009
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Impact of almond moisture, almond cultivar and Salmonella Serovar on the desiccation, persistence and heat resistance of Salmonella in almonds.
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Linda J. Harris, Ph.D.
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October 2009
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September 2011
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2009
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Improving produce safety by stabilizing chlorine in washing solutions with high organic loads.
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Yaguang "Sunny" Luo, Ph.D.
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October 2009
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September 2012
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2009
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Minimizing pathogen transference during lettuce harvesting by optimizing the design of the harvesting device and operation practices.
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Yaguang Luo, Ph.D
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April 2009
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March 2010
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2009
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Mitigation of irrigation water using zero-valent iron treatment.
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Kalmia Kniel, Ph.D.
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October 2009
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September 2011
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2009
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Reducing tomato contamination with Salmonella through cultivar selection and maturity at harvest.
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Max Teplitski, Ph.D.
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October 2009
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September 2010
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2009
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Science-based monitoring for produce safety: Comparing indicators and pathogens in water, soil and crops.
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Stefan Wuertz Ph.D.
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December 2009
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January 2013
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2009
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Using Leafy Green Marketing Agreement audit data to determine non-compliance areas and preparation of training and recommendations for improvements in future growing seasons.
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Diane Wetherington
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November 2009
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June 2012
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2009
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Wildlife survey for E. coli O157:H7 in the central coastal counties of California
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Andrew Gordus
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October 2009
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November 2011
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2009
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A sensitive and specific molecular testing method for live Salmonella in produce.
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Beilei Ge, Ph.D.
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January 2009
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December 2009
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2008
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