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Eric S Adams
Poultry Microbiological Safety and Processing Research Unit
Biological Science Lab Technician

Phone: (706) 546-3552
Fax: (706) 546-3066

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Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
Susceptibility of pESI positive Salmonella to treatment with biocide chemicals approved for use in poultry processing as compared to Salmonella without the pESI plasmid Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mcmillan, E., Adams, E.S., Mitchell, T.R., Hawkins, J.A., Read, Q.D., Pokoo-Aikins, A., Meinersmann, R.J., Harris, C., Hughes Jr, M.D., Glenn, A.E., Berrang, M.E. 2024. Susceptibility of pESI positive Salmonella to treatment with biocide chemicals approved for use in poultry processing as compared to Salmonella without the pESI plasmid. Letters in Applied Microbiology. https://doi.org/10.1093/lambio/ovae067.
Exudate from retail chicken liver packaging allows for survival of naturally occurring Campylobacter, coliforms, and total aerobic bacteria under drying conditions Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Adams, E.S., Mcmillan, E.A., Meinersmann, R.J., Berrang, M. 2023. Exudate from retail chicken liver packaging allows for survival of naturally occurring Campylobacter, coliforms, and total aerobic bacteria under drying conditions. Journal of Food Protection. 86(100123). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfp.2023.100123.
Characterization of diverse Salmonella isolated from surface water of a mixed-use watershed and their comparison to human clinical isolates Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cho, S., Hiott, L.M., House, S.L., Woodley, T.A., Mcmillan, E.A., Sharma, P., Barrett, J.B., Adams, E.S., Brandenburg, J.M., Hise, K.B., Bateman Mcdonald, J.M., Ottesen, E.A., Lipp, E.K., Jackson, C.R., Frye, J.G. 2022. Characterization of diverse Salmonella isolated from surface water of a mixed-use watershed and their comparison to human clinical isolates. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. https://doi.org/10.1128/aem.00393-22.
Water rinse and flowing steam to kill Campylobacter on broiler transport coop flooring Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Berrang, M.E., Meinersmann, R.J., Cox Jr, N.A., Adams, E.S. 2020. Water rinse and flowing steam to kill Campylobacter on broiler transport coop flooring. Food Control. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodcont.2020.107214.
Diversity and antimicrobial resistance of Enterococcus from the Upper Oconee Watershed, Georgia Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cho, S., Hiott, L.M., Mcdonald, J., Barrett, J.B., Mcmillan, E., House, S.L., Adams, E.S., Frye, J.G., Jackson, C.R. 2019. Diversity and antimicrobial resistance of Enterococcus from the Upper Oconee Watershed, Georgia. Journal of Applied Microbiology. 128(4):1221-1233. https://doi.org/10.1111/jam.14550.
Germicidal ultra violet light to lessen Campylobacter numbers on chicken liver - (Abstract Only)
Shredded sponge or paper as a cloacal plug to limit broiler carcass Campylobacter contamination during automated defeathering Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Berrang, M.E., Meinersmann, R.J., Adams, E.S. 2018. Shredded sponge or paper as a cloacal plug to limit broiler carcass Campylobacter contamination during automated defeathering. Journal of Applied Poultry Research. https://doi.org/10.3382/japr/pfy051.
Neutralization of bactericidal activity related to antimicrobial carry-over in broiler carcass rinse samples - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gamble, G.R., Berrang, M.E., Buhr, R.J., Hinton Jr, A., Bourassa, D.V., Johnston, J.J., Ingram, K.D., Adams, E.S., Feldner, P.W. 2017. Neutralization of bactericidal activity related to antimicrobial carry-over in broiler carcass rinse samples. Journal of Food Protection. 80(4):685-691. doi:10.4315/0362-028x. JFP-16-412.
Surface water accumulation and subsquent drip loss for processed broiler carcasses subjected to a post-chill water dip or spray - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bourassa, D.V., Wilson, K.M., Bartenfeld, L.N., Harris, C.E., Howard, A.K., Ingram, K.D., Hinton Jr, A., Adams, E.S., Berrang, M.E., Feldner, P.W., Gamble, G.R., Frye, J.G., Jackson, C.R., Johnston, J.J., Buhr, R.J. 2017. Surface water accumulation and subsquent drip loss for processed broiler carcasses subjected to a post-chill water dip or spray. Poultry Science. 96(1):241-245.
Effect of simulated sanitizer carryover on recovery of salmonella from broiler carcass rinsates - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gamble, G.R., Berrang, M.E., Buhr, R.J., Hinton Jr, A., Bourassa, D.V., Johnston, J.J., Ingram, K.D., Adams, E.S., Feldner, P.W. 2016. Effect of simulated sanitizer carryover on recovery of salmonella from broiler carcass rinsates. Journal of Food Protection. 79(5):710-714.
Triclosan in Campy-Cefex Agar to aid in Enumeration of Naturally Occurring Campylobacter spp. in Broiler Ceca - (Abstract Only)
Dent, C.I., Berrang, M.E., Adams, E.S., Meinersmann, R.J. 2016. Triclosan in Campy-Cefex Agar to aid in Enumeration of Naturally Occurring Campylobacter spp. in Broiler Ceca. International Poultry Scientific Forum. January 25-26,2016. Atlanta, GA.
3 Surface water accumulation and subsequent drip loss for processed broiler carcasses subjected to a postchill water dip or spray - (Abstract Only)
Wilson, K.M., Bourassa, D.V., Bartenfeld, L.N., Harris, C.E., Howard, A.K., Ingram, K.D., Hinton Jr, A., Adams, E.S., Berrang, M.E., Feldner, P.W., Gamble, G.R., Frye, J.G., Jackson, C.R., Buhr, R.J. 2015. 3 Surface water accumulation and subsequent drip loss for processed broiler carcasses subjected to a postchill water dip or spray. Poultry Science Association Meeting Abstract. Poultry Science. 94:(E-Suppl.1)123. p.43-44.
INCIDENCE AND CHARACTERIZATION OF LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES IN BEEF PROCESSING PLANTS IN THE UNITED STATES - (Abstract Only)
Byrne, C.M., Call, J.E., Wallace, F.M., Plumblee, J., Adams, E.S., Rossman, M.L., Cray, P.J., Luchansky, J.B. 2004. Incidence and characterization of Listeria monocytogenes in beef processing plants in the United States. Meeting Abstract. P.18.