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Joshua Gurtler
Microbial and Chemical Food Safety
Research Food Technologist

Phone: (215) 233-6788
Fax: (215) 233-6406

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Projects
Mitigation of Foodborne Pathogens in Water and Fresh Produce via Application of Biochar
In-House Appropriated (D)
  Accession Number: 438140
Survival of Foodborne Pathogens on Work in Process Produce Ingredients During Holding Time, and Pathogen Transference Potential onto Containers
Reimbursable Cooperative Agreement (R)
  Accession Number: 445688

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
Inactivation of desiccation-resistant salmonella on apple slices following treatment with e-polylysine, sodium bisulfate or peracetic acid and subsequent dehydration Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gurtler, J., Garner, C.M., Grasso-Kelley, E., Fan, X., Jin, Z.T. 2024. Inactivation of desiccation-resistant salmonella on apple slices following treatment with e-polylysine, sodium bisulfate or peracetic acid and subsequent dehydration. Journal of Food Protection. 87:100297. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfp.2024.100297.
Depletion of free chlorine and generation of trichloromethane in the presence of pH control agents in chlorinated water at pH 6.5 Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fan, X., Gurtler, J. 2024. Depletion of free chlorine and generation of trichloromethane in the presence of pH control agents in chlorinated water at pH 6.5. Journal of Food Protection. 87(7):100296. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfp.2024.100296.
Minimum concentrations of slow pyrolysis paper and walnut hull cyclone biochars needed to inactivate Escherichia coli O157:H7 in soil Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gurtler, J., Garner, C.M., Mullen, C.A., Vinyard, B.T. 2023. Minimum concentrations of slow pyrolysis paper and walnut hull cyclone biochars needed to inactivate Escherichia coli O157:H7 in soil. Journal of Food Protection. 87:100210. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfp.2023.100210.
Possible sources of Listeria monocytogenes contamination of fresh-cut apples and antimicrobial interventions during antibrowning treatments: a review Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fan, X., Gurtler, J., Mattheis, J.P. 2023. Possible sources of Listeria monocytogenes contamination of fresh-cut apples and antimicrobial interventions during antibrowning treatments: A review. Journal of Food Protection. 86:100100. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfp.2023.100100.
Reduction of Salmonella enterica Typhimurium populations and quality of grape tomatoes treated with dry and humidified gaseous ozone Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, L., Fan, X., Gurtler, J. 2022. Reduction of Salmonella enterica Typhimurium populations and quality of grape tomatoes treated with dry and humidified gaseous ozone. Postharvest Biology and Technology. 193:112061. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.postharvbio.2022.112061.
Genome sequence analysis and characterization of shiga toxin 2 production by escherichia coli O157:H7 strains associated with a laboratory infection Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Eppinger, M., Almeria, S., Allure-Guardia, A., Bagi, L.K., Kalalah, A.A., Gurtler, J., Fratamico, P.M. 2022. Genome sequence analysis and characterization of shiga toxin 2 production by escherichia coli O157:H7 strains associated with a laboratory infection. Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology. 12. https://doi.org/10.3389/fcimb.2022.888568.
Efficacy of a mixed peroxyorganic acid antimicrobial wash solution against Salmonella, Escherichia coli O157:H7 or Listeria monocytogenes on cherry tomatoes Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gurtler, J., Dong, X., Zhong, B., Lee, R. 2022. Efficacy of a mixed peroxyorganic acid antimicrobial wash solution against Salmonella, Escherichia coli O157:H7 or Listeria monocytogenes on cherry tomatoes. Journal of Food Protection. 85(5):773–777. https://doi.org/10.4315/JFP-21-368.
Combination of aerosolized acetic acid and chlorine dioxide-releasing film to inactivate Salmonella enterica and affect quality of tomatoes and Romaine lettuce Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fan, X., Jin, Z.T., Baik, J.I., Gurtler, J., Mukhopadhyay, S. 2021. Combination of aerosolized acetic acid and chlorine dioxide-releasing film to inactivate Salmonella enterica and affect quality of tomatoes and Romaine lettuce. Journal of Food Safety. 41:e12922. https://doi.org/10.1111/jfs.12922.
Thermal reduction of bacillus in naturally contaminated mesquite flour with two different water activities Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fan, X., Baik, J.I., Gurtler, J. 2020. Thermal reduction of bacillus in naturally contaminated mesquite flour with two different water activities. Journal of Food Protection. Vol. 84, No. 3, 2021, Pages 490–496. https://doi.org/10.4315/JFP-20-268.
Effect of Trichrome Removal and UV-C on Populations of E. coli O157:H7 and Quality of Peach Fruit Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yan, R., Gurtler, J., Mattheis, J.P., Fan, X. 2020. Effect of trichrome removal and UV-C on populations of E. coli O157:H7 and quality of peach fruit. HortScience. 55(6):1-6. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI15231-20.
Effectiveness of edible coatings to inhibit browning and inactivate foodborne pathogens on fresh-cut apples Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jin, Z.T., Chen, W., Gurtler, J., Fan, X. 2020. Effectiveness of edible coatings to inhibit browning and inactivate foodborne pathogens on fresh-cut apples. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. https://doi.org/10.1111/jfs.12802.
Biocidal activity of fast pyroloysis biochar against E.coli 0157:H7 in soil varies based on production temperature or age of biochar - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gurtler, J., Mullen, C.A., Boateng, A.A., Masek, O., Camp, M.J. 2020. Biocidal activity of fast pyroloysis biochar against E.coli 0157:H7 in soil varies based on production temperature or age of biochar. Journal of Food Protection. 83:1020-1029.
Survival of desiccation-resistant salmonella on apple slices following antimicrobial immersion treatments and dehydration - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gurtler, J., Keller, S.E., Fan, X., Olanya, O.M., Jin, Z.T. 2020. Survival of desiccation-resistant salmonella on apple slices following antimicrobial immersion treatments and dehydration. Journal of Food Protection. 83:902-909.
Advanced oxidation process for the inactivation of Salmonella Typhimurium on tomatoes by combination of gaseous ozone and aerosolized hydrogen peroxide Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fan, X., Sokorai, K., Gurtler, J. 2019. Advanced oxidation process for the inactivation of Salmonella Typhimurium on tomatoes by combination of gaseous ozone and aerosolized hydrogen peroxide. International Journal of Food Microbiology. 312. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2019.108387.
Effects of carvacrol wash and ally isothiocyanate vapor treatment to extend the shelf life of blackberries - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yu, Y., Jin, Z.T., Fan, X., Gurtler, J. 2019. Effects of carvacrol wash and ally isothiocyanate vapor treatment to extend the shelf life of blackberries. Jacobs Journal of Food and Nutrition. 6(4):46-57.
Interaction of gaseous chlorine dioxide and mild heat on the inactivation of Salmonella on almonds Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, L., Fan, X., Gurtler, J., Wang, W. 2019. Interaction of gaseous chlorine dioxide and mild heat on the inactivation of Salmonella on almonds. Journal of Food Protection. 82(10):1729–1735. https://doi.org/10.4315/0362-028X.JFP-19-114.
Thermal inactivation kinetics of three heat-resistant Salmonella in whole liquid egg - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gurtler, J., Juneja, V.K., Jones, D.R., Pruohit, A. 2019. Thermal inactivation kinetics of three heat-resistant Salmonella in whole liquid egg. Journal of Food Protection. 82(9):1465-1471.
Advances in Postharvest Sanitizing Regimes for Hoticultural Produce - (Book / Chapter)
Effects of antimicrobials on the thermal sensitivity of foodborne pathogens: A review Reprint Icon - (Review Article)
Gurtler, J., Fan, X., Jin, Z.T., Niemira, B.A. 2019. Effects of antimicrobials on the thermal sensitivity of foodborne pathogens: A review. Journal of Food Protection. 82(4):628-644. https://doi.org/10.4315/0362-028X.JFP-18-441.
Survival of Salmonella during apple dehydration as affected by apple cultivar and antimicrobial pretreatment - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gurtler, J., Keller, S.E., Fan, X., Olanya, O.M., Jin, Z.T., Camp, M.J. 2019. Survival of Salmonella during apple dehydration as affected by apple cultivar and antimicrobial pretreatment. Journal of Food Protection. 82(4):628-644.
Challenges in recovering foodborne pathogens from low-water activity foods: A review Reprint Icon - (Review Article)
Gurtler, J., Keller, S., Kornacki, J., Annous, B.A., Jin, Z.T., Fan, X. 2019. Challenges in recovering foodborne pathogens from low-water activity foods: A review. Journal of Food Protection. 82(6):988-996. https://doi.org/10.4315/0362-028X.JFP-18-204.
Aerobic composting to inactivate foodborne pathogens for crop soil application: a review - (Review Article)
Type of tomatoes and water rinse affect efficacy of acid washes against salmonella enterica inoculated on stem scar areas of tomatoes and on product quality - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fan, X., Gurtler, J., Sokorai, K.J. 2018. Type of tomatoes and water rinse affect efficacy of acid washes against salmonella enterica inoculated on stem scar areas of tomatoes and on product quality. International Journal of Food Microbiology. 280:57-65.
Inactivation of E.coli O157:H7 and Salmonella on fresh strawberries by antimicrobial washing and coating - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Guo, M., Jin, Z.T., Gurtler, J., Fan, X., Yadav, M.P. 2018. Inactivation of E.coli O157:H7 and Salmonella on fresh strawberries by antimicrobial washing and coating. Journal of Food Protection. 81(8):1227-1235.
Salmonella enterica contamination of market fresh tomatoes: a review - (Review Article)
Gurtler, J., Harlee, N.A., Smelser, A.M., Schneider, K.R. 2018. Salmonella enterica contamination of market fresh tomatoes: a review. Journal of Food Protection. Volume 81, No.7, Pages 1193-1213.
Surfactant-enhanced disinfection of the human norovirus surrogate, Tulane virus, with organic acids and surfactant - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lacombe, A., Niemira, B.A., Gurtler, J., Kingsley, D.H., Li, X., Chen, H. 2018. Surfactant-enhanced disinfection of the human norovirus surrogate, Tulane virus, with organic acids and surfactant. Journal of Food Protection. 81(2):279-283.
Food safety intervention research at the Eastern Regional Research Center: innovative sanitizers, natural antimicrobials and nonthermal processing technologies - (Abstract Only)
Gurtler, J., Niemira, B.A. 2017. Food safety intervention research at the Eastern Regional Research Center: innovative sanitizers, natural antimicrobials and nonthermal processing technologies. [Abstract]. American Chemical Society National Meeting., Washington, DC., Volume 1, Page 1.
Pathogen decontamination in crop soil: A review - (Review Article)
Gurtler, J. 2017. Pathogen decontamination in crop soil: A review. Journal of Food Protection. 80:1461-1470.
Selection, validation and utility of pathogen surrogate bacteria used in food safety challenge studies: A Review - (Review Article)
Hu, M., Gurtler, J. 2017. Selection, validation and utility of pathogen surrogate bacteria used in food safety challenge studies: A Review. Journal of Food Protection. 80:1506-1536.
Advantages of virulotyping foodborne pathogens over traditional identification and characterization methods - (Book / Chapter)
Gurtler, J., Doyle, M.P., Kornacki, J.L., Fratamico, P.M., Gehring, A.G., Paoli, G. 2017. Advantages of virulotyping foodborne pathogens over traditional identification and characterization methods. Foodborne Pathogens Virulence Factors and Host Susceptability. New York, NY: Springer Publishing. p. 3-40.
Radiochromic film dosimetry for UV-C treatments of apple fruit - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yan, R., Yun, J., Gurtler, J., Fan, X. 2017. Radiochromic film dosimetry for UV-C treatments of apple fruit. Postharvest Biology and Technology. 127:14-20.
Sensitivity of pathogenic and attenuated E. coli O157:H7 strains to ultraviolet-C light as assessed by conventional plating methods and ethidium monoazide-PCR - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yan, R., Liu, Y., Gurtler, J., Fan, X. 2017. Sensitivity of pathogenic and attenuated E. coli O157:H7 strains to ultraviolet-C light as assessed by conventional plating methods and ethidium monoazide-PCR. Journal of Food Safety. doi: 10.1111/jfs.12346.
Effects of pulsed electrical field processing on microbial survival, quality change and nutritional characteristics of blueberries - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jin, Z.T., Yu, Y., Gurtler, J. 2016. Effects of pulsed electrical field processing on microbial survival, quality change and nutritional characteristics of blueberries. LWT - Food Science and Technology. 77:517-524. doi: 10.1016/j.lwt.2016.12.009.
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 Toxoplasma gondii on blueberries using low dose irradiation without affecting quality Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lacombe, A.C., Breard, A., Hwang, C., Hill, D.E., Fan, X., Huang, L., Yoo, B.K., Niemira, B.A., Gurtler, J., Wu, V.C. 2016. Inactivation of Toxoplasma gondii on blueberries using low dose irradiation without affecting quality. Journal of Food Protection. 73:981-985. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodcont.2016.10.011
Inactivation of Toxoplasma gondii on blueberries using low dose irradiation without affecting quality - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lacombe, A.C., Beard, A., Hwang, C., Hill, D., Fan, X., Huang, L., Yoo, B.K., Niemira, B.A., Gurtler, J., Wu, V.C. 2016. Inactivation of Toxoplasma gondii on blueberries using low dose irradiation without affecting quality. Food Control. 73(2017):981-985.
Inactivation of Salmonella Typhimurium and quality preservation of cherry tomatoes by in-package aerosolization of antimicrobials - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jiang, Y., Fan, X., Li, X., Gurtler, J., Mukhopadhyay, S., Jin, Z.T. 2016. Inactivation of Salmonella Typhimurium and quality preservation of cherry tomatoes by in-package aerosolization of antimicrobials. Food Control. doi: 10.1016/j.foodcont.2016.08.031.
Inhibition of enteric pathogens and surrogates using integrated, high intensity 405nm led light on the surface of almonds - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Inactivation of salmonella in shell eggs by hot water immersion and its effect on quality - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Geveke, D.J., Gurtler, J., Jones, D.R., Bigley, A.R. 2016. Inactivation of salmonella in shell eggs by hot water immersion and its effect on quality. Journal of Food Science. 81(3):M709-M714.
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)
Salmonella spp. isolated from ready-to-eat pasteurized liquid egg produce: thermal resistance, biochemical profile, and fatty acid analysis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gurtler, J., Bailey, R., Cray, W.C., Hinton Jr, A., Meinersmann, R.J., Ball, T.A., Jin, Z.T. 2015. Salmonella spp. isolated from ready-to-eat pasteurized liquid egg produce: thermal resistance, biochemical profile, and fatty acid analysis. International Journal of Food Microbiology. 206:109-117.
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.
Inactivation of Toxoplasma gondii on blueberries using low dose irradiation without affecting quality - (Abstract Only)
Lacombe, A.C., Breard, A., Hwang, C., Fan, X., Huang, L., Yoo, B.K., Niemira, B.A., Gurtler, J., Wu, V. 2015. Inactivation of Toxoplasma gondii on blueberries using low dose irradiation without affecting quality. Meeting Abstract. IAFP Annual Meeting. Portland, Oregon. July 25-28, 2015. Volume 1, Page 1.
Disinfection of the human norovirus surrogate, Tulane Virus with Cold Plasma - (Abstract Only)
Lacombe, A.C., Niemira, B.A., Gurtler, J. 2014. Disinfection of the human norovirus surrogate, Tulane Virus with Cold Plasma. Meeting Abstract. Food Science Department. Drexel University. October 30, 2014. Volume 1, Page 1.
Influence of mycorrhizal fungi on fate of E. coli 0157:H7 in soil and Salmonella in soil and internalization into romaine lettuce plants - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Nicholoson, A.M., Gurtler, J., Bailey, R., Niemira, B.A., Douds, D.D. 2015. Influence of mycorrhizal fungi on fate of E. coli 0157:H7 in soil and Salmonella in soil and internalization into romaine lettuce plants. International Journal of Food Microbiology. 192:95-102.
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.
Inactivation of an E.coli 0157:H7 and Salmonella composite on fresh strawberries by varying antimicrobial washes and vacuum perfusion - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gurtler, J., Bailey, R., Jin, Z.T., Fan, X. 2014. Inactivation of an E.coli 0157:H7 and Salmonella composite on fresh strawberries by varying antimicrobial washes and vacuum perfusion. International Journal of Food Microbiology. 139:113-118.
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.
Effects of pyrolysis char from various feed stocks on survivability of Salmonella enterica and E. coli 0157:H7 in agriculture soils - (Abstract Only)
Surfactant enhanced disinfection of the human norovirus surrogate, tulane virus with organic acids and surfactant - (Abstract Only)
Lacombe, A.C., Niemira, B.A., Gurtler, J. 2014. Surfactant enhanced disinfection of the human norovirus surrogate, tulane virus with organic acids and surfactant. Meeting Abstract. Volume 1, Page 1., IAFP Annual Meeting., Indianapolis, Indiana., August 3-6, 2014
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.
Inactivation of E.coli 0157:H7 in cultivable soil by fast and slow pyrolysis-generated biochars - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gurtler, J., Boateng, A.A., Han, Y.H., Douds, D.D. 2014. Inactivation of E.coli 0157:H7 in cultivable soil by fast and slow pyrolysis-generated biochars. Foodborne Pathogens and Disease. 11:215-223.
Survival of Salmonella, Escherichia coli 0157:H7, non-0157 shiga toxin producing E.coli, and potential surrogate bacteria in crop soil as affected by the addition of fast pyrolysis-generated switchgrass biochar - (Abstract Only)
Gurtler, J., Boateng, A.A., Douds, D.D., Bailey, R. 2013. Survival of Salmonella, Escherichia coli 0157:H7, non-0157 shiga toxin producing E.coli, and potential surrogate bacteria in crop soil as affected by the addition of fast pyrolysis-generated switchgrass biochar. Meeting Abstract. IAFP Annual Meeting, Charlotte, NC., July 28-31, 2013.Volume 1, Page 1.
Thermal inactivation of non-0157:H7 shiga-toxin producing Escherichia coli (STEC) in catfish fillets - (Abstract Only)
Khosravi, P., Silva, J., Sheen, S., Sommers, C.H., Gurtler, J. 2013. Thermal inactivation of non-0157:H7 shiga-toxin producing Escherichia coli (STEC) in catfish fillets. Meeting Abstract. IAFP Annual Meeting, Charlotte, NC., July 28-31,2013. Volume 1, Page 1..
High pressure treatment of human norovirus virus-like particles: factors affecting destruction efficacy - (Abstract Only)
Lou, F., Li, X., Huang, P., Niemira, B.A., Gurtler, J., Jiang, X., Chen, H., Li, J. 2013. High pressure treatment of human norovirus virus-like particles: factors affecting destruction efficacy. Meeting Abstract. American Society for Virology, 32nd Annual Meeting, July 20-24,2013. Volume 1, Page 1.
Fate of E. coli O157:H7, Salmonella spp. and potential surrogate bacteria on apricot fruit following UV-C light Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yun, J., Yan, R., Fan, X., Gurtler, J., Phillips, J.G. 2013. Fate of E. coli O157:H7, Salmonella spp. and potential surrogate bacteria on apricot fruit following UV-C light. International Journal of Food Microbiology. 166:356-363.
Kinetics model comparison for the inactivation of Salmonella Enteritidis and Oranienburg in 10% salted liquid whole egg - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gurtler, J., Marks, H.M., Bailey, R., Juneja, V.K., Jones, D.R. 2013. Kinetics model comparison for the inactivation of Salmonella Enteritidis and Oranienburg in 10% salted liquid whole egg. Foodborne Pathogens and Disease. 10:492-499.
Inactivation of Listeria Monocytogenes and Salmonella Typhimurium in apple juice using combinations of cinnamaldehyde, eugenol and trans-2-hexenal - (Abstract Only)
Abdulmalik, T., Levy, J., Boyer, R.R., Gurtler, J., O'Keefe, S.F., Williams, R.C. 2013. Inactivation of Listeria Monocytogenes and Salmonella Typhimurium in apple juice using combinations of cinnamaldehyde, eugenol and trans-2-hexenal. Meeting Abstract. IAFP Annual Meeting, Charlotte, NC., July 28-31, 2013.,Volume 1, Page 1.
High pressure treatment of human norovirus-like particles: factors affecting destruction efficacy - (Abstract Only)
Lou, F., Li, X., Huang, P., Gurtler, J., Niemira, B.A., Jiang, X., Chen, H., Li, J. 2013. High pressure treatment of human norovirus-like particles: factors affecting destruction efficacy. Meeting Abstract. IFT Annual Meeting, Chicago, Illinois.,July 13-16, 2013. Volume 1, Page 1..
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.
Survival of Salmonella and E.coli O157:H7 in soil and translocation into leek (allium porrum) as influenced by mycorrhizal fungi - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gurtler, J., Douds, D.D., Dirks, B.A., Quinlan, J.J., Nicholson, A., Phillips, J.G., Niemira, B.A. 2013. Survival of Salmonella and E.coli O157:H7 in soil and translocation into leek (allium porrum) as influenced by mycorrhizal fungi. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 79:1813-1820.
Development of antimicrobial coatings for improving the microbiological safety and quality of shell eggs - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jin, Z.T., Gurtler, J., Li, S. 2013. Development of antimicrobial coatings for improving the microbiological safety and quality of shell eggs. Journal of Food Protection. 76(5)779-785.
Inactivation of Salmonella on whole cantaloupe by application of an antimicrobial coating containing chitosan and allyl isothiocyanate - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chen, W., Jin, Z.T., Gurtler, J., Geveke, D.J., Fan, X. 2012. Inactivation of Salmonella on whole cantaloupe by application of an antimicrobial coating containing chitosan and allyl isothiocyanate. International Journal of Food Microbiology. 155:165-170.
Cronobacter (Enterobacter) sakazakii - (Book / Chapter)
Yan, X., Gurtler, J. 2014. Cronobacter (Enterobacter) sakazakii. Encyclopedia of Food Microbiology. vol 1. In: Batt, C.A., Tortorello, M.L. (Eds.), Elsevier Ltd, Academic Press. pp. 528-532.
Phylogenetic identification of bacterial MazF toxin protein motifs among probiotic strains and foodborne pathogens and potential implications of engineered probiotic intervention in food - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yan, X., Gurtler, J., Fratamico, P.M., Hu, J., Juneja, V.K. 2012. Phylogenetic identification of bacterial MazF toxin protein motifs among probiotic strains and foodborne pathogens and potential implications of engineered probiotic intervention in food. BioMed Central(BMC) Cell & Bioscience. 2:39.
Inactivation of Salmonella enterica on tomato stem scars by sanitizing solutions and vacuum perfusion - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gurtler, J., Smelser, A., Niemira, B.A., Jin, Z.T., Yan, X., Geveke, D.J. 2012. Inactivation of Salmonella enterica on tomato stem scars by sanitizing solutions and vacuum perfusion. International Journal of Food Microbiology. 159:84-92.
Growth kinetics and model comparison of cronobacter sakazakii in reconstituted powdered infant formula - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fang, T., Gurtler, J., Huang, L. 2012. Growth kinetics and model comparison of cronobacter sakazakii in reconstituted powdered infant formula. Journal of Food Science. 77(9):247-255.
High pressure inactivation of human norovirus virus-like particles: evidence that the capsid of human norovirus is highly pressure resistant - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fangfei, L., Huang, P., Neetoo, H., Gurtler, J., Niemira, B.A., Chen, H., Jaing, X., Li, J. 2012. High pressure inactivation of human norovirus virus-like particles: evidence that the capsid of human norovirus is highly pressure resistant. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. DOI: 10.1128/AEM.00532-12.
Prioritizing food safety and research - (Proceedings)
Gurtler, J. 2012. Prioritizing food safety and research. Symposium Proceedings. 79th Annual Meeting of Korean Society of Food Science and Technology (KoSFROST) Food Microbiology and Safety Symposium, Daejeon, Republic of Korea., June 13-15, 2012., Volume 1, Page 1.
Inactivation of L. innocua, S. Typhimurium, and E. coli O157:H7 on surface and stem scar areas of tomatoes using in-package ozonation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fan, X., Sokorai, K.J., Engemann, J., Gurtler, J., Liu, Y. 2012. Inactivation of L. innocua, S. Typhimurium, and E. coli O157:H7 on surface and stem scar areas of tomatoes using in-package ozonation. Journal of Food Protection. 75:1611-1618.
Inactivation of Salmonella on tomato stem scars by edible chitosan and organic acid coatings - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jin, Z.T., Gurtler, J. 2012. Inactivation of Salmonella on tomato stem scars by edible chitosan and organic acid coatings. Journal of Food Protection. 75(8):1368-1372.
Influence of mycorrhizal fungi (glomus intraradices) on survival of Salmonella and E.coli 0157:H7 in soil and translocation into romaine lettuce roots and shoot - (Abstract Only)
Gurtler, J., Nicholson, A., Douds, D.D., Niemira, B.A. 2012. Influence of mycorrhizal fungi (glomus intraradices) on survival of Salmonella and E.coli 0157:H7 in soil and translocation into romaine lettuce roots and shoot. Meeting Abstract. International Association of Food Protection Annual Meeting, Providence. Rhode Island., July 2012.
Inactivation of E.coli 0157:H7 in crop soil by amending with fast and slow pryolysis-generated biochars - (Abstract Only)
Gurtler, J., Boateng, A.A., Douds, D.D. 2012. Inactivation of E.coli 0157:H7 in crop soil by amending with fast and slow pryolysis-generated biochars. Meeting Abstract., IAFP Meeting, Providence, Rhode Island, July 22-25,2012.,Volume 1, Page 1.
High pressure inactivation of human norovirus-like particles: evidence that the capsid of human norovirus is highly pressure resistant - (Abstract Only)
Lou, F., Huang, P., Neetoo, H., Gurtler, J., Niemira, B.A., Chen, H., Jaing, X., Li, J. 2012. High pressure inactivation of human norovirus-like particles: evidence that the capsid of human norovirus is highly pressure resistant. Meeting Abstract. IAFP Annual Meeting., Providence, Rhode Island, July 22-25, 2012., Volume 1, Page 1.
Inactivation of E.coli 0157:H7 and Salmonella enterica on strawberries by sanitizing solutions - (Abstract Only)
Gurtler, J., Bailey, R., Jin, Z.T. 2012. Inactivation of E.coli 0157:H7 and Salmonella enterica on strawberries by sanitizing solutions [abstract]. IAFP Meeting, July 22-25, 2012, Providence, Rhode Island. 1:1.
Sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate, and citric acid induce sublethal injury and enhance pulsed electric field inactivation of E. coli O157:H7 and nonpathogenic surrogate E. coli in strawberry juice - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gurtler, J., Bailey, R., Geveke, D.J., Zhang, H.Q. 2011. Sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate, and citric acid induce sublethal injury and enhance pulsed electric field inactivation of E. coli O157:H7 and nonpathogenic surrogate E. coli in strawberry juice. Food Control. 22(2011)1689-1694.
Pulsed electric field (PEF)research at USDA, ARS, ERRC - (Other)
Sampedro, F., Fan, X., Gurtler, J., Geveke, D.J., Zhang, H.Q. 2011. Pulsed electric field (PEF)research at USDA, ARS, ERRC. Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Nonthermal Processing Divison. 13:1.
Inactivation of Salmonella on tomato stem scars by acidic sanitizing solutions - (Abstract Only)
Gurtler, J., Smelser, A.M. 2011. Inactivation of Salmonella on tomato stem scars by acidic sanitizing solutions [abstract]. IAFP 100th Annual Meeting, July 31-August 3, 2011, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 1:1.
Thermal inactivation kinetics of Salmonella Enteritidis and Oranienberg in commercially acquired 10% salted liquid whole egg - (Abstract Only)
Gurtler, J., Marks, H.M., Jones, D.R., Bailey, R. 2011. Thermal inactivation kinetics of Salmonella Enteritidis and Oranienberg in commercially acquired 10% salted liquid whole egg [abstract]. IAFP 100th Annual meeting, July 31-August 3, 2011, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 1:1.
Influence of mycorrhizal fungi on survival of salmonella and E.coli O157:H7 in soil and translocation into allium porrum roots and stem - (Abstract Only)
Gurtler, J., Douds, D.D., Dirks, B.P., Quinlan, J.J., Niemira, B.A. 2011. Influence of mycorrhizal fungi on survival of salmonella and E.coli O157:H7 in soil and translocation into allium porrum roots and stem. International Association for Food Protection Annual Meeting, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, July 31 - August 3, 2011., Volume 1, P. 1.
Thermal inactivation kinetics of heat-resistant Salmonella Enteritidis and Oranienberg in 10% salted liquid egg yolk - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gurtler, J., Marks, H.M., Jones, D.R., Bailey, R., Bauer, N.E. 2011. Thermal inactivation kinetics of heat-resistant Salmonella Enteritidis and Oranienberg in 10% salted liquid egg yolk. Journal of Food Protection. 74(6):882-892.
Comprehensive approaches for molecular biomarker discovery for the detection and identification of Cronobacter spp. (Enterobacter sakazakii), Salmonella, and other foodborne pathogens - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yan, X., Gurtler, J., Fratamico, P.M., Hu, J., Gunther, N.W., Juneja, V.K., Huang, L. 2011. Comprehensive approaches for molecular biomarker discovery for the detection and identification of Cronobacter spp. (Enterobacter sakazakii), Salmonella, and other foodborne pathogens. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 77:1833-1843.
Inactivation of Salmonellae in liquid egg white by antimicrobial bottle coating with allvl isothiocyanate, nisin and ZnO nanoparticles - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jin, Z.T., Gurtler, J. 2010. Inactivation of Salmonellae in liquid egg white by antimicrobial bottle coating with allvl isothiocyanate, nisin and ZnO nanoparticles. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 110(3):704-712.
Inactivation kinetics of a four-strain composite of Salmonella Enteritidis and Oranienberg in commercial liquid egg yolk - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jordan, J.S., Gurtler, J., Marks, H.M., Jones, D.R., Shaw, W.K. 2010. Inactivation kinetics of a four-strain composite of Salmonella Enteritidis and Oranienberg in commercial liquid egg yolk. Food Microbiology. 28:67-75.
Propyl Paraben Sensitizes Heat-Resistant Salmonella Enteritidis and Oranienburg to Thermal Pasteurization in Liquid Egg Albumen - (Abstract Only)
Gurtler,J. 2010. Propyl Paraben Sensitizes Heat-Resistant Salmonella Enteriditis and Oranienburgy to Thermal Pasteurization in Liquid Egg Albumen [abstract].International Assn. for Food Protection (IAFP).Anaheim,CA.p.1.
Thermal Resistance, Biochemical, Serological and Fatty Acid Analysis of Salmonella spp. Isolated from Pasteurized Egg Products - (Abstract Only)
Gurtler,J.,Cray,W.Jr.,Hinton,A.Jr.,2010.Thermal Resistance, Biochemical,Serological and Fatty Acid Analysis of Salmonella spp.isolated from Pasteurized Egg products [abstract].International Assn. for Food Protection (IAFP) 97th Annual meeting.Anaheim,CA.p.1.
Thermal inactivation kinetics of a three-strain composite of Salmonella Enteritidis and Oranienberg in commercially-acquired liquid whole egg and 10% salted liquid egg yolk - (Abstract Only)
Gurtler,J.,Marks,H.,Jones,D.,Rivera,R. 2010. Thermal inactivation kinetics of a three strain composite of salmonella enteritidis and oranienberg in commercially-acquired liquid whole egg and 10% salted liquid egg yolk [abstract]. International Association for Food Protection (IAFP) 97th Annual Meeting. Anaheim,CA. p.1.
Screening of Natural Antimicrobials for Inhibition of E. coli O157:H7 in a Solidified Apple Juice Medium - (Abstract Only)
Aabdulmalik,T.,Boyer,R.,Gurtler,J.,McKinney,J. 2010. Screening of Natural Antimicrobials for Inhibition of E.coli O157:H7 in a solidified apple juice medium [abstract].International Association of Food Protection 97th Annual Meeting. Anaheim,CA. p.1.
Selection of surrogate bacteria in place of E. coli O157:H7 and Salmonella Typhimurium for pulsed electric field treatment of orange juice - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gurtler, J., Rivera, R.B., Geveke, D.J., Zhang, H.Q. 2010. Selection of surrogate bacteria in place of E. coli O157:H7 and Salmonella Typhimurium for pulsed electric field treatment of orange juice. International Journal of Food Microbiology. 139:1-8.
Behavior of Avirulent Yersinia pestis in Liquid Whole Egg as Affected by Antimicrobials and Thermal Pasteurization - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gurtler, J., Rivera, R.B., Zhang, H.Q., Sommers, C.H. 2010. Behavior of Avirulent Yersinia pestis in Liquid Whole Egg as Affected by Antimicrobials and Thermal Pasteurization. Journal of Food Safety. 30:537-557.
Comparison of supplements to enhance recovery of heat-injured Salmonella from egg albumen - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gurtler, J., Kornacki, J.L. 2009. Comparison of supplements to enhance recovery of heat-injured Salmonella from egg albumen. Letters in Applied Microbiology. 503-509.
Inactivation of E. coli O157:H7 and nonpathogenic E. coli in strawberry juice by pulsed electric field, sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate, and citric acid - (Abstract Only)
Gurtler,J.,Geveke,D.,Zhang,H. 2009. Inactivation of E.coli O157:H7 and Nonpathogenic E.coli in Strawberry juice by pulsed electric field, sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate, and citric acid [abstract]. International Association for Food Protection, 96th Annual Meeting.Grapevine,TX.p.1.
Pulsed electric field inactivation of E. coli O157:H7 and surrogate bacteria in orange juice - (Abstract Only)
Gurtler,J.,Geveke,D.,Rivera,R.,Zhang,H. 2009. Pulsed electric field inactivation of E.coli O157:H7 and surrogate bacteria in Orange Juice [abstract].International Association for Food Protection, 96th Annual Meeting.Grapevine, TX. p.1.
Inactivation kinetics of a four-strain composite of Salmonella Enteritidis and Oranienberg in commercially-acquired liquid egg yolk - (Abstract Only)
Gurtler, J., Jordan, J.S., Marks, H.M., Jones, D.R., Shaw, W. 2009. Inactivation kinetics of a four-strain composite of Salmonella Enteritidis and Oranienberg in commercially-acquired liquid egg yolk. [abstract]. International Association for Food Protection. p.1.
Thermal resistance of thirty strains of Salmonella in liquid whole egg: are the optimal bacterial strains being used in challenge studies? - (Abstract Only)
Gurtler, J., Jordan, J.S. 2009. Thermal resistance of thirty strains of Salmonella in liquid whole egg: are the optimal bacterial strains being used in challenge studies?. [abstract]. International Association for Food Protection, 96th Annual Meeting. p.1.
Cronobacter sakazakii in foods and factors affecting its survival, growth, and inactivation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Beuchat, L.R., Kim, H., Gurtler, J., Lin, L., Ryu, J., Richards, G. 2009. Cronobacter sakazakii in foods and factors affecting its survival, growth, and inactivation. International Journal of Food Microbiology. 136:204-213.
Eggs and Foodborne Disease - (Proceedings)
Thermal Inactivation of Salmonella in Commercially-Processed Liquid Egg Yolk - (Abstract Only)
Jordan,J.,Gurtler,J.,Marks,H.,Jones,D. 2009. Thermal Inactivation of Salmonella in Commercially-Processed Liquid Egg Yolk [abstract].American Society of Microbiology 109th General Meeting.Philadelphia,PA.p.1.
Survival and Growth of Salmonella Enteritidis in Liquid Egg Products Varying by Temperature, Product Composition, and Carbon Dioxide Concentration - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gurtler, J., Conner, D.E. 2009. Survival and Growth of Salmonella Enteritidis in Liquid Egg Products Varying by Temperature, Product Composition, and Carbon Dioxide Concentration. Foodborne Pathogens and Disease. 6(5):1-7.
Evaluation of plating media for recovering Salmonella from thermally treated egg albumen - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gurtler, J. 2009. Evaluation of plating media for recovering Salmonella from thermally treated egg albumen. Journal of Applied Poultry Research. 18:297-309.
Stress, Sublethal Injury, Resuscitation and Virulence of Bacterial Foodborne Pathogens: A Review - (Review Article)
Wesche, A.M., Gurtler, J., Marks, B.P., Ryser, E.T. 2009. Stress, Sublethal Injury, Resuscitation and Virulence of Bacterial Foodborne Pathogens. Journal of Food Protection. 72(5):1121-1138.
Inactivation of Lactobacillus plantarum in apple cider using radio frequency electric fields - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Geveke, D.J., Gurtler, J., Zhang, H.Q. 2009. Inactivation of Lactobacillus plantarum in apple cider using radio frequency electric fields. Journal of Food Protection. 72(3):656-661.
Performance of Media for Recovery of Salmonella from Thermally-Treated Egg White - (Abstract Only)
Gurtler, J. 2008.Performance of Media for Recovery of Salmonella from thermally-treated egg white [abstract].International Association for Food Protection 95th Annual Meeting. Columbus,OH. p.1.
Survival of Yersinia in whole liquid egg as influenced by the presence of nisin - (Abstract Only)
Gurtler, J., Zhang, H., Sommers, C., 2008. Survival of Yersinia in whole liquid egg as influenced by the presence of nisin. [abstract]. International Association for Food Protection - 95th Annual Meeting. p. 1.
Comparison of supplements to enhance recovery of thermally-injured Salmonella from liquid egg white - (Abstract Only)
Gurtler,J., Kornacki, J. 2008. Comparison of supplements to enhance recovery of thermally-injured salmonella from liquid egg white [abstract].International Association for Food Proection, 95th Annual Meeting. Columbus, OH. p.1.
Evaluation of Glass Capillary Tube and TDT Disk Methods for Determining Thermal Inactivation Kinetics of Salmonella in Liquid Whole Egg - (Abstract Only)
Gurtler,J.,Zhang,H.,Zhang,L.,Ryser,E.,Stratton,J. 2008. Evaluation of Glass Capillary Tube and TDT Disk Methods for Determining Thermal Inactivation Kinetics of Salmonella in Liquid Whole Egg [abstract].International Association for Food Protection, 95th Annual Meeting. Columbus, OH. p.1.
Selected pathogens of concern to industrial food processors: infectious, toxigenic, toxico-infectious, selected emerging pathogenic bacteria - (Book / Chapter)
Behling, R.G., Eifert, J., Erickson, M.C., Gurtler, J., Kornacki, J.L., Line, J.E., Radcliff, R., Ryser, E.T., Stawick, B., Yan, Z. 2010. Selected pathogens of concern to industrial food processors: infectious, toxigenic, toxico-infectious, selected emerging pathogenic bacteria. In: Kornack, J.L. Editor. Principles of Microbiological Troubleshooting in the Industrial Food Processing Environment. New York, NY: Springer. 140 p.
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