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Joseph E Sites
Characterization and Interventions for Foodborne Pathogens
Mechanical Engineer

Phone: (215) 233-6423
Fax: (215) 233-6406

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Projects
Validation and Commercialization of Innovative Processing Technologies
In-House Appropriated (D)
  Accession Number: 439577
Reclaiming Value from Coproducts of Dairy Food Manufacture
In-House Appropriated (D)
  Accession Number: 441397

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
Effect of radio frequency energy for intervention processing on the quality of intact eggs Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bermudez-Aguirre, L.D., Sites, J.E., Carter, J.R., Uknalis, J., Niemira, B.A. 2024. Effect of radio frequency energy for intervention processing on the quality of intact eggs. Foods. 13:3457. https://doi.org/10.3390/foods13213457.
Radio frequency plus heat for in-shell egg pasteurization Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bermudez-Aguirre, L.D., Sites, J.E., Carter, J.R., Niemira, B.A. 2024. Radio frequency plus heat for in-shell egg pasteurization. Innovative Food Science and Emerging Technologies. 98:103834. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ifset.2024.103834.
Cold plasma suppresses fungal spoilage in packaged beef jerky - (Abstract Only)
Cold plasma as a novel food processing technology - (Book / Chapter)
Cold plasma for food processing Reprint Icon - (Book / Chapter)
Niemira, B.A., Bermudez-Aguirre, L.D., Boyd, G., Sites, J.E. 2023. Cold plasma for food processing. In: Smithers, G.W., editor. Encyclopedia of Food Safety. 2nd edition. Elsevier: Academic Press. p. 591-598. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-822521-9.00076-9.
Quality deterioration of grape tomato fruit during storage after treatments with gaseous ozone at conditions that significantly reduced populations of Salmonella on stem scar and smooth surface Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, L., Fan, X., Sokorai, K.J., Sites, J.E. 2019. Quality deterioration of grape tomato fruit during storage after treatments with gaseous ozone at conditions that significantly reduced populations of Salmonella on stem scar and smooth surface. Food Control. 103:9-20.
Optimization of the radio frequency power, time and cooling water temperature for pasteurization of Salmonella typhimurium in shell eggs - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yang, Y., Geveke, D.J., Brunkhorst, C.D., Sites, J.E., Geveke, N., Tilman, E.D. 2019. Optimization of the radio frequency power, time and cooling water temperature for pasteurization of Salmonella typhimurium in shell eggs. Journal of Food Engineering. 247:130-135.
Cold plasma inactivation of Escherichia coli 0157:H7 biofilms Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Niemira, B.A., Boyd, G., Sites, J.E. 2018. Cold plasma inactivation of Escherichia coli 0157:H7 biofilms. Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems. 2:47. https://doi.org/10.3389/fsufs.2018.00047.
In-Package atmospheric cold plasma treatment of bulk grape tomatoes for their microbiological safety and preservation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Min, S.C., Roh, S., Niemira, B.A., Boyd, G., Sites, J.E., Fan, X., Sokorai, K.J., Jin, Z.T. 2018. In-Package atmospheric cold plasma treatment of bulk grape tomatoes for their microbiological safety and preservation. 108:378-386.
Reduction of salmonella on valencia oranges by cold plasma treatment - (Abstract Only)
Niemira, B.A., Hertrich, S.M., Boyd, G., Sites, J.E. 2018. Reduction of salmonella on valencia oranges by cold plasma treatment. Meeting Abstract. Volume 1, Page 1; International Conference on Plasma Medicine; June 2018.
Cold plasma treatment of valencia oranges reduces persistence of salmonella - (Abstract Only)
Evaluation of 405 nm monochromatic light for inactivation of tulane virus on blueberry surfaces - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kingsley, D.H., Perez, R.E., Boyd, G., Sites, J.E., Niemira, B.A. 2018. Evaluation of 405 nm monochromatic light for inactivation of tulane virus on blueberry surfaces. Journal of Applied Microbiology. 124:1017-1022.
Cold plasma inactivation of salmonella in pre-packaged mixed salads is influenced by cross-contamination sequence Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hertrich, S.M., Boyd, G., Sites, J.E., Niemira, B.A. 2017. Cold plasma inactivation of salmonella in pre-packaged mixed salads is influenced by cross-contamination sequence. Journal of Food Protection. Volume 80, No. 12, Pages 2132-2136. 10.4315/0362-028X.JFP-17-242.
The use of an atmospheric cold plasma jet to inactivate Cryptosporidium parvum oocysts on cilantro - (Abstract Only)
Craighead, S., Shearer, A., Hertrich, S.M., Boyd, G., Sites, J.E., Niemira, B.A., Kniel, K. 2017. The use of an atmospheric cold plasma jet to inactivate Cryptosporidium parvum oocysts on cilantro.[Abstract]. International Association for Food Protection., Tampa, Florida., Volume 1, Page 1.
Inactivation of Escherichia coli on blueberries using cold plasma with chemical augmentation inside a partial vacuum - (Abstract Only)
Hertrich, S.M., Boyd, G., Sites, J.E., Niemira, B.A. 2017. Inactivation of Escherichia coli on blueberries using cold plasma with chemical augmentation inside a partial vacuum.[Abstract]. Annual Meeting of the Institute of Food Technologists. Las Vegas, NV., Volume 1, Page 1.
Evaluation of 405nm CW visible blue light as a means of inactivating Tulane Virus on Blueberries - (Abstract Only)
Kingsley, D.H., Perez-Perez, R.E., Boyd, G., Sites, J.E., Niemira, B.A. 2017. Evaluation of 405nm CW visible blue light as a means of inactivating Tulane Virus on Blueberries.[Abstract]. International Association for Food Protection., Tampa, Florida., Volume 1, Page 1.
Cold plasma inactivates salmonella on grape tomatoes in a commercial PET plastic container without affecting quality - (Abstract Only)
Niemira, B.A., Min, S., Roh, S., Fan, X., Sokorai, K.J., Boyd, G., Sites, J.E. 2017. Cold plasma inactivates salmonella on grape tomatoes in a commercial PET plastic container without affecting quality. [Abstract] Annual Meeting of the Institute of Food Technologists. Las Vegas, Nevada., Volume 1, Page 1.
In-package inhibition of E.coli 0157:H7 on bulk romaine lettuce using cold plasma - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Min, S.C., Roh, S., Niemira, B.A., Boyd, G., Sites, J.E., Uknalis, J., Fan, X. 2017. In-package inhibition of E.coli 0157:H7 on bulk romaine lettuce using cold plasma. Food Microbiology. 65:1-6.
Nonthermal inactivation of norovirus surrogates on blueberries using atmospheric cold plasma - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lacombe, A.C., Niemira, B.A., Gurtler, J., Sites, J.E., Boyd, G., Kingsley, D.H., Li, X., Chen, H. 2017. Nonthermal inactivation of norovirus surrogates on blueberries using atmospheric cold plasma. Food Microbiology. 63:1-5.
Inactivation of Escherichia coli 0157:H7 and aerobic microorganisms in Romaine lettuce packaged in a commercial polyethylene terephthalate container using atmospheric cold plasma - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Min, S., Roh, S., Boyd, G., Sites, J.E., Uknalis, J., Fan, X., Niemira, B.A. 2017. Inactivation of Escherichia coli 0157:H7 and aerobic microorganisms in Romaine lettuce packaged in a commercial polyethylene terephthalate container using atmospheric cold plasma. Journal of Food Protection. 80(1):35-43.
Inhibition of enteric pathogens and surrogates using integrated, high intensity 405nm led light on the surface of almonds - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Inactivation of Salmonella enterica and Listeria monocytogenes in cantaloupe puree by high hydrostatic pressure with/without added ascorbic acid - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mukhopadhyay, S., Sokorai, K.J., Ukuku, D.O., Fan, X., Juneja, V.K., Sites, J.E., Cassidy, J.M. 2016. Inactivation of Salmonella enterica and Listeria monocytogenes in cantaloupe puree by high hydrostatic pressure with/without added ascorbic acid. International Journal of Food Microbiology. 235:77-84. doi: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2016.07.007.
Dielectric barrier discharge atmospheric cold plasma inhibits Escherichia coli 0157:H7, Salmonella, Listeria monocytogenes, and Tulane virus in Romaine lettuce - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Min, S., Roh, S., Niemira, B.A., Sites, J.E., Boyd, G., Lacombe, A. 2016. Dielectric barrier discharge atmospheric cold plasma inhibits Escherichia coli 0157:H7, Salmonella, Listeria monocytogenes, and Tulane virus in Romaine lettuce. International Journal of Food Microbiology. 237:114–120.
In-package inactivation of human pathogenic bacteria and viruses on leafy greens using atmospheric cold plasma as a terminal processing step - (Abstract Only)
Niemira, B.A., Min, S., Roh, S., Boyd, G., Sites, J.E., Uknalis, J. 2016. In-package inactivation of human pathogenic bacteria and viruses on leafy greens using atmospheric cold plasma as a terminal processing step. Meeting Abstract. Volume 1: Page 1, 1st International Workshop on Plasma Agriculture; May 15,2016; Camden, NJ.
Cost modeling of biocontrol strains Pseudomonas chlororaphis and P. flurorescens for competitive exclusion of Salmonella enterica on tomatoes - (Abstract Only)
Olanya, O.M., Sites, J.E., Hoshide, A.K. 2016. Cost modeling of biocontrol strains Pseudomonas chlororaphis and P. flurorescens for competitive exclusion of Salmonella enterica on tomatoes. Journal of Food Protection. 79:182-183.
Dielectric barrier discharge atmospheric cold plasma treatments to inhibit foodborne pathogens and tulane virus in Romaine lettuce - (Abstract Only)
Niemira, B.A., Min, S., Roh, S., Boyd, G., Sites, J.E. 2016. Dielectric barrier discharge atmospheric cold plasma treatments to inhibit foodborne pathogens and tulane virus in Romaine lettuce. Meeting Abstract. Volume 1:Page 1; IFT Annual Meeting, Chicago, Illinois; July 16-19, 2016.
In-package inhibition of E. Coli 0157:H7 on bulk Romaine lettuce using cold plasma - (Abstract Only)
Niemira, B.A., Min, S., Roh, S., Boyd, G., Sites, J.E. 2016. In-package inhibition of E. Coli 0157:H7 on bulk Romaine lettuce using cold plasma. Meeting Abstract. Volume 1: Page 1, IAFP Annual Meeting, St. Louis, Missouri, 7/31 - 8/3/2016.
Atmospheric cold plasma inactivation of Escherichia coli 0157:H7 and aerobic microorganisms in cold-stored romaine lettuce packaged in a commerical polyethylene terephthalate container - (Abstract Only)
Niemira, B.A., Min, S., Roh, S., Boyd, G., Sites, J.E. 2016. Atmospheric cold plasma inactivation of Escherichia coli 0157:H7 and aerobic microorganisms in cold-stored romaine lettuce packaged in a commerical polyethylene terephthalate container. Meeting Abstract. Volume 1: Page 1; IFT Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL; July 16-19, 2016.
Cost modeling of pseudomonoas fluorescens and pseudomonoas chlororphis biocontrol for competitive exclusion of salmonella enterica on tomatoes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Olanya, O.M., Sites, J.E., Hoshide, A.K. 2016. Cost modeling of pseudomonoas fluorescens and pseudomonoas chlororphis biocontrol for competitive exclusion of salmonella enterica on tomatoes. Biocontrol Science and Technology. 26:651-664.
Atmospheric cold plasma iactivation of norovirus surrogates and native microbiota on blueberries - (Abstract Only)
Niemira, B.A., Lacombe, A.C., Gurtler, J., Sites, J.E., Boyd, G., Li, X., Chen, H., Fan, X., Kingsley, D.H. 2015. Atmospheric cold plasma iactivation of norovirus surrogates and native microbiota on blueberries. Meeting Abstract. USDA NIFA Project Director Invitational Meeting. IAFP Annual Meeting. Portland, Oregon. July 24, 2014. Volume 1, Page 1.
Enhancing the safety and quality of fresh produce and low-moisture foods by waterless non-thermal technologies: Cold plasma and monochromatic light - (Abstract Only)
Niemira, B.A., Lacombe, A.C., Gurtler, J., Kingsley, D.H., Sites, J.E. 2015. Enhancing the safety and quality of fresh produce and low-moisture foods by waterless non-thermal technologies: Cold plasma and monochromatic light. Meeting Abstract. USDA NIFA Project Director Invitational Meeting. IAFP Annual Meeting. Portland, Oregon. July 24, 2015.Volume 1, Page 1.
Cold plasma as a nonthermal food processing technology - (Abstract Only)
The effects of high pressure treatments on C. jejuni in ground poultry products containing polyphosphate additives - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gunther, N.W., Sites, J.E., Sommers, C.H. 2015. The effects of high pressure treatments on C. jejuni in ground poultry products containing polyphosphate additives. Journal of Food Protection. 94(9):2297-2302.
Validation of a pulsed electric field process to pasteurize strawberry puree - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Geveke, D.J., Aubuchon, I., Zhang, H.Q., Boyd, G., Sites, J.E., Bigley, A. 2015. Validation of a pulsed electric field process to pasteurize strawberry puree. Journal of Food Engineering. 166:384-389.
Inhibition of enteric pathogens using integrated high intensity 405 nm LED on the surface of almonds - (Abstract Only)
Lacombe, A.C., Niemira, B.A., Boyd, G., Sites, J.E., Gurtler, J., Tyrell, B.K., Fleck, M.A. 2015. Inhibition of enteric pathogens using integrated high intensity 405 nm LED on the surface of almonds. Meeting Abstract. IFT Annual Meeting. Chicago, Illinois. July 11-14, 2015.Volume 1, Page 1.
Proceedings of the 10th international symposium on polymer surface modification - (Abstract Only)
Effect of high pressure impact on the survival of Shiga Toxin-producing Escherichia coli ('Big Six' and 0157) in ground beef - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hsu, H., Sheen, S., Sites, J.E., Cassidy, J.M., Scullen, B.J., Sommers, C.H. 2014. Effect of high pressure impact on the survival of Shiga Toxin-producing Escherichia coli ('Big Six' and 0157) in ground beef. Food Microbiology. doi:10.1016/j.fm.2014.12.002.
Atmospheric cold plasma inactivation of Aerobic Microorganisms on blueberries and effects on quality attributes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lacombe, A.C., Niemira, B.A., Gurtler, J., Fan, X., Sites, J.E., Boyd, G., Chen, H. 2015. Atmospheric cold plasma inactivation of Aerobic Microorganisms on blueberries and effects on quality attributes. Food Microbiology. 46:479-484.
Food Safety and Intervention Technologies Research: Cold Plasma as a Nonthermal food processing technology - (Proceedings)
Niemira, B.A., Sites, J.E., Boyd, G. 2014. Food Safety and Intervention Technologies Research: Cold Plasma as a Nonthermal food processing technology. Proceedings of the 2nd US-Korea Bilateral Symposium on Agricultural and Food Engineering., June 10-13, 2014, Republice of Korean., Volume 1, Page 1.
Thermal inactivation of Salmonella and E.coli 0157:H7 on Roma tomato stem scars using high-intensity infrared laser light - (Abstract Only)
Niemira, B.A., Boyd, G., Sites, J.E., Taylor, J. 2014. Thermal inactivation of Salmonella and E.coli 0157:H7 on Roma tomato stem scars using high-intensity infrared laser light. Meeting Abstract. IFT Annual Meeting., New Orleans, LA., June 21-24, 2014.,Volume 1, Page 1.
UV-C inactivation of Escherichia coli and dose uniformity on apricot fruit in a commercial setting - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yan, R., Mattheis, J.P., Gurtler, J., Sites, J.E., Fan, X. 2014. UV-C inactivation of Escherichia coli and dose uniformity on apricot fruit in a commercial setting. Postharvest Biology and Technology. doi.org/10.1016/j.postharvbio.2014.04.005.
Cold plasma rapid decontamination of food contact surfaces contaminated with Salmonella biofilms - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Niemira, B.A., Boyd, G., Sites, J.E. 2014. Cold plasma rapid decontamination of food contact surfaces contaminated with Salmonella biofilms. Journal of Food Science. 79(5):M917-M922.
Effects of nonthermal atmospheric cold plasma on blueberry native microbiota and sensory attributes - (Abstract Only)
Lacombe, A.C., Niemira, B.A., Gurtler, J., Boyd, G., Sites, J.E., Fan, X., Chen, H. 2014. Effects of nonthermal atmospheric cold plasma on blueberry native microbiota and sensory attributes. Meeting Abstract. , IFT Annual meeting., New Orleans, LA., June 21-24,2014., Volume 1, Page 1.
Nonthermal inactivation of the norovirus surrogate tulane virus on blueberries using atmospheric cold plasma - (Abstract Only)
Lacombe, A.C., Niemira, B.A., Gurtler, J., Boyd, G., Sites, J.E., Chen, H., Li, X. 2014. Nonthermal inactivation of the norovirus surrogate tulane virus on blueberries using atmospheric cold plasma. Meeting Abstract., IFT Annual Meeting., New Orleans, LA., June 21-24, 2014., Volume 1, Page 1.
Effect of high pressure treatment on the survival of Shiga-Toxin producing Escherichia coli in strawberries Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hsu, H., Sheen, S., Sites, J.E., Huang, L., Wu, J. 2013. Effect of high pressure treatment on the survival of Shiga-Toxin producing Escherichia coli in strawberries. Food Microbiology. 40:25-30.
Evaluation of microbial stability, bioactive compounds, physicochemical properties, and consumer acceptance of pomegranate juice processed in a commercial scale pulsed electric field system Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Guo, M., Jin, Z.T., Geveke, D.J., Fan, X., Sites, J.E., Wang, L. 0203. Evaluation of microbial stability, bioactive compounds, physicochemical properties, and consumer acceptance of pomegranate juice processed in a commercial scale pulsed electric field system. Food and Bioprocess Technology. DOI:10.1007/s11947-013-1185-6.
Commercial thermal process for inactivating Salmonella Poona on surfaces of whole fresh cantaloupes - (Abstract Only)
Annous, B.A., Burke, A.M., Sites, J.E., Phillips, J.G. 2013. Commercial thermal process for inactivating Salmonella Poona on surfaces of whole fresh cantaloupes. Meeting Abstract.IAFP Annual Meeting, Charlotte, NC., July 28-31, 2013., Volume 1, Page 1..
Hot water surface pasteurization for inactivating Salmonella on surfaces of mature green tomatoes - (Abstract Only)
Annous, B.A., Burke, A.M., Sites, J.E. 2013. Hot water surface pasteurization for inactivating Salmonella on surfaces of mature green tomatoes. Meeting Abstract.IAFP Annual Meeting, Charlotte, NC., July 28-31, 2013., Volume 1, Page 1..
Cold plasma rapid decontamination of food contact surfaces contaminated with Salmonella and Escherichia coli 0157:H7 - (Abstract Only)
Niemira, B.A., Boyd, G., Sites, J.E. 2013. Cold plasma rapid decontamination of food contact surfaces contaminated with Salmonella and Escherichia coli 0157:H7. Meeting Abstract. IFT Annual Meeting., Chicago, Illinois, July 13-16, 2013.,Volume 1, Page 1..
Pasteurization of strawberry puree using a pilot plant pulsed electric fields (PEF) system - (Abstract Only)
Geveke, D.J., Aubuchon, I., Zhang, H.Q., Boyd, G., Sites, J.E., Bigley Jr, A.B. 2013. Pasteurization of strawberry puree using a pilot plant pulsed electric fields (PEF) system. Annual Meeting of the Institute of Food Technologists. 1:1.
Inactivation of natural microflora and Listeria innocua on raw whole shrimp by ozonated water, antimicrobial coatings, and cryogenic freezing - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Guo, M., Yang, R., Antenucci, R., Mills, B., Cassidy, J.M., Scullen, O.J., Sites, J.E., Rajkowski, K.T., Sommers, C.H., Jin, Z.T. 2013. Inactivation of natural microflora and Listeria innocua on raw whole shrimp by ozonated water, antimicrobial coatings, and cryogenic freezing. Food Control. 34:24-30.
Effects of storage conditions before or after high-hydrostatic pressure on inactivation of Vibrio parahaemolyticus and Vibrio vulnificus in oysters - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yu, M., Huang, Y., Gurtler, J., Niemira, B.A., Sites, J.E., Chen, H. 2013. Effects of storage conditions before or after high-hydrostatic pressure on inactivation of Vibrio parahaemolyticus and Vibrio vulnificus in oysters. International Journal of Food Microbiology. 163(2013):146-152.
Commercial thermal process for inactivating Salmonella Poona on surfaces of whole fresh cantaloupes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Annous, B.A., Burke, A.M., Sites, J.E., Phillips, J.G. 2013. Commercial thermal process for inactivating Salmonella Poona on surfaces of whole fresh cantaloupes. Journal of Food Protection. Volume 76(3):420-428.
Incidence and inactivation of Listeria spp. on frozen shrimp - (Abstract Only)
Rajkowski, K.T., Sommers, C.H., Antenucci, R., Mills, B., Scullen, O.J., Cassidy, J.M., Sites, J.E. 2012. Incidence and inactivation of Listeria spp. on frozen shrimp [abstract]. IAFP Meeting. July 22-25, 2012, Providence, RI. 1:1.
Surface decontamination technologies for enhancing safety and shelf life of cantaloupe - (Abstract Only)
Annous, B.A., Burke, A.M., Sites, J.E. 2012. Surface decontamination technologies for enhancing safety and shelf life of cantaloupe [abstract]. 2012 United Fresh Produce Association and Multi-State Project S294 Annual Meeting. May 1-3, 2012, Dallas, Texas. 1:1.
Inactivation of Salmonella on tomato surfaces using chlorine dioxide gas treatment - (Abstract Only)
Annous,B.,Burke,A.,Sites,J.2010.Inactivation of Salmonella on tomato surfaces using cholorine dioxide gas treatment [abstract].IAFP.Anaheim,CA.p.1.
A New Automated Microwave Heating Process for Cooking and Pasteurization of Microwaveable Foods Containing Raw Meats - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Huang, L., Sites, J.E. 2010. A New Automated Microwave Heating Process for Cooking and Pasteurization of Microwaveable Foods Containing Raw Meats. Journal of Food Science. 75:E110-E115.
Inactivation of foodborne pathogens on frankfurters using ultraviolet light (254 nm) and GRAS antimicrobials - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sommers, C.H., Scullen, O.J., Sites, J.E. 2010. Inactivation of foodborne pathogens on frankfurters using ultraviolet light (254 nm) and GRAS antimicrobials. Journal of Food Safety. 31:1-12. Available: http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/fulltext/123387396/PDFSTART.
Near-Infrared Surface Pasteurization to Eliminate Listeria monocytogenes on Cooked Chicken Breast Meat Surfaces - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Huang, L., Sites, J.E. 2012. Near-Infrared Surface Pasteurization to Eliminate Listeria monocytogenes on Cooked Chicken Breast Meat Surfaces. Journal of Food Process Engineering. 35:1-15.
Ultraviolet light (254 NM) inactivation of pathogens on foods and stainless steel surfaces - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sommers, C.H., Sites, J.E., Musgrove, M.T. 2010. Ultraviolet light (254 NM) inactivation of pathogens on foods and stainless steel surfaces. Journal of Food Safety. 30(2):470-479.
Microwave Heating of TV-Dinner Type Products - (Proceedings)
Huang, L., Sites, J.E. 2009. Microwave Heating of TV-Dinner Type Products. In: Proceedings of International Microwave Power Institute’s 43rd Annual Symposium. July 8 – 10, 2009, Washington, DC. p. 72 – 77.
Ultraviolet light (254 NM) inactivation of pathogens on foods and stainless steel surfaces - (Abstract Only)
Sommers, C., Sites, J., Musgrove, M., Geveke, D., 2009. Ultraviolet Light Inactivation of Pathogens on food and stainless steel surfaces [abstract]. Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting. Anaheim, CA. p.1.
Inactivation of foodborne pathogens on frankfurters using ultraviolet light and GRAS antimicrobials - (Abstract Only)
Sommers, C., Sites, J., Geveke, D. 2009. Inactivation of foodborne pathogens on frankfurters using ultraviolet light and GRAS antimicrobials [abstract] Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting. Anaheim, CA p.1.
Inactivation of Microbial Contaminants in Fresh Produce - (Book / Chapter)
Niemira, B.A., Annous, B.A., Fan, X., Liao, C., Sites, J.E. 2009. Inactivation of Microbial Contaminants in Fresh Produce. In Al-Taher, F., Jackson, L.,DeVries, J., editors. Intentional and Unintentional Food Contaminants. Washington, DC: ACS Press. 12:183-206.
Ultraviolet Light (254 nm) Inactivation of Listeria monocytogenes on frankfurters that contain potassium lactate and sodium diacetate - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sommers, C.H., Cooke, P.H., Fan, X., Sites, J.E. 2009. Ultraviolet Light (254 nm) Inactivation of Listeria monocytogenes on frankfurters that contain potassium lactate and sodium diacetate. Journal of Food Science. 74(3):M114-M119.
Pasteurization of Ready-to-Eat Meats - (Proceedings)
Huang, L., Sites, J.E. 2008. Pasteurization of Ready-to-Eat Meats. In: International Microwave Power Institute's 42nd Annual Symposium, June 25-27, 2008, New Orleans, LA. 37-42.
Cold Plasma Inactivates Salmonella and Escherichia coli O157:H7 on Fresh Produce - (Abstract Only)
Niemira,B.,Sites,J. 2008. Cold Plasma Inactivates Salmonella and Escherichia coli O157:H7 on Fresh Produce [abstract].Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting. New Orleans,LA.p.1.
Cold Plasma Inactivates Salmonella Stanley and Escherichia coli O157:H7 Inoculated on Golden Delicious Apples - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Niemira, B.A., Sites, J.E. 2008. Cold Plasma Inactivates Salmonella Stanley and Escherichia coli O157:H7 Inoculated on Golden Delicious Apples. Journal of Food Protection. 71(7):1357-1365.
Effect of hot water surface pasteurization of whole fruit on shelf life and quality of fresh-cut cantaloupes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fan, X., Annous, B.A., Beaulieu, J.C., Sites, J.E. 2008. Effect of hot water surface pasteurization of whole fruit on shelf life and quality of fresh-cut cantaloupes. Journal of Food Science. 73(3):M91-M98.
Elimination of Listeria monocytogenes on Hotdogs by Infrared Surface Treatment - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Huang, L., Sites, J.E. 2008. Elimination of Listeria monocytogenes on Hotdogs by Infrared Surface Treatment. Journal of Food Science. 73:M27-M31.
Development and Validation of a Pilot Scale Enhanced Biosafety Level Two Containment for Performance Evaluation of Produce Disinfection Technologies - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sites, J.E., Annous, B.A., Walker, P.N., Burke, A.M. 2008. Development and Validation of a Pilot Scale Enhanced Biosafety Level Two Containment for Performance Evaluation of Produce Disinfection Technologies. Applied Biosafety. 13(1):30-44.
AUTOMATIC CONTROL OF MICROWAVE HEATING FOR IN-PACKAGE PASTEURIZATION OF BEEF FRANKFURTERS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Huang, L., Sites, J.E. 2006. Automatic control of microwave heating for in-package pasteurization of beef frankfurters. Journal of Food Engineering. 80:226-233.
INACTIVATION OF SALMONELLA ON CANTALOUPE SURFACES USING HOT WATER OR CHLORINE DIOXIDE GAS TREATMENTS - (Abstract Only)
Annous, B.A., Sites, J.E., Burke, A.M. 2006. Inactivation of salmonella on cantaloupe surfaces using hot water or chlorine dioxide gas treatments. Abstract Book of Sixth IFPA and S-294 Poster Session and IFPA 18th Annual Conference Abstracts. 2006. 001-06, Page 1.
THERMAL INACTIVATION OF SALMONELLA ON CANTALOUPES USING HOT WATER - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Solomon, E.B., Huang, L., Sites, J.E., Annous, B.A. 2006. Thermal inactivation of salmonella on cantaloupes using hot water. Journal of Food Science. 71(2): M25-M30.
THERMAL INACTIVATION OF SALMONELLA ON CANTALOUPE USING HOT WATER - (Abstract Only)
Solomon, E.B., Sites, J.E., Huang, L., Annous, B.A. 2005. Thermal inactivation of salmonella on cantaloupe using hot water (abstract). Institute of Food Technologists. Available:http://ift.confex.com/ift/2005/techprogram/paper_30545.htm
SURFACE PASTEURIZATION OF WHOLE CANTALOUPES INOCULATED WITH SALMONELLA POONA OR ESCHERICHIA COLI - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Annous, B.A., Burke, A.M., Sites, J.E. 2004. Surface pasteurization of whole cantaloupes inoculated with salmonella poona or escherichia coli. Journal of Food Protection. 67(9):1876-1885.
EFFICACY OF 1% HYDROGEN PEROXIDE WASH IN DECONTAMINATING APPLES AND CANTALOUPE MELONS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
SAPERS, G.M., SITES, J.E. EFFICACY OF 1% HYDROGEN PEROXIDE WASH IN DECONTAMINATING APPLES AND CANTALOUPE MELONS. JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE. 2003. V. 68 (5). P. 1793-1797.
VAPOR-PHASE DECONTAMINATION OF APPLES CONTAINING ESCHERICHIA COLI - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
SAPERS, G.M., WALKER, P.N., SITES, J.E., ANNOUS, B.A., EBLEN, D.R. VAPOR-PHASE DECONTAMINATION OF APPLES CONTAINING ESCHERICHIA COLI. JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE. 2003. V. 68 (3). P. 1003-1007.
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