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Xuetong Fan
Microbial and Chemical Food Safety
Food Technologist

Phone: (215) 836-3785
Fax: (215) 233-6406

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Projects
Antibacterial Thermosetting Bio-Polymers Derived from Non-Edible Oils
Cooperative Agreement (A)
  Accession Number: 440617
Antibacterial Thermosetting Bio-Polymers Derived from Non-Edible Oils
Cooperative Agreement (A)
  Accession Number: 441396
Integration and Validation of Alternative and Multiple Intervention Technologies to Enhance Microbial Safety, Quality, and Shelf-life of Food
In-House Appropriated (D)
  Accession Number: 440207
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.)
Cold plasma and pulsed light inactivates Escherichia coli O157:H7 in Romaine lettuce and preserves produce quality Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mukhopadhyay, S., Niemira, B.A., Ukuku, D.O., Olanya, O.M., Boyd, G., Jin, Z.T., Fan, X. 2024. Cold plasma and pulsed light inactivates Escherichia coli O157:H7 in Romaine lettuce and preserves produce quality. Journal of Food Safety. 44(6):e70000. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jfs.70000.
Pulsed light activated TiO2-polylactic acid antimicrobial packaging - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Coating with phenolic branched-chain fatty acid reduces Listeria innocua populations on apple fruit Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ryu, V.N., Uknalis, J., Lew, H.N., Jin, Z.T., Fan, X. 2024. Coating with phenolic branched-chain fatty acid reduces Listeria innocua populations on apple fruit. International Journal of Food Microbiology. 419:110748. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2024.110748.
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.
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.
Pulsed light and sanitizer wash combination enhances inactivation efficacy against Escherichia coli O157:H7 in Romaine lettuce - (Abstract Only)
Mukhopadhyay, S., Ukuku, D.O., Olanya, O.M., Niemira, B.A., Jin, Z.T., Fan, X. 2024. Pulsed light and sanitizer wash combination enhances inactivation efficacy against Escherichia coli O157:H7 in Romaine lettuce. Meeting Abstract. p. 306.
Bio-based phenolic branched-chain fatty acid emulsion achieved similar reductions of Listeria innocua population on apple fruit as chlorinated water Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ryu, V.N., Chuesiang, P., Uknalis, J., Lew, H.N., Jin, Z.T., Fan, X. 2024. Bio-based phenolic branched-chain fatty acid emulsion achieved similar reductions of Listeria innocua population on apple fruit as chlorinated water. Food Control. 10(3):e24901. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e24901.
Mechanism of synergistic photoinactivation utilizing curcumin and lauric arginate ethyl ester against Escherichia coli and Listeria innocua Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ryu, V.N., Uknalis, J., Corradini, M.G., Chuesiang, P., McLandsborough, L., Lew, H.N., Jin, Z.T., Fan, X. 2023. Mechanism of synergistic photoinactivation utilizing curcumin and lauric arginate ethyl ester against Escherichia coli and Listeria innocua. Food Chemistry. 12(23):4195. https://doi.org/10.3390/foods12234195.
Antibacterial agents from waste grease: arylation of brown grease fatty acids with beechwood creosote and derivatization Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kazem Rostami, M., Ryu, V.N., Wagner, K., Jones, K.C., Mullen, C.A., Wyatt, V.T., Wu, C., Ashby, R.D., Fan, X., Lew, H.N. 2023. Antibacterial agents from waste grease: Arylation of brown grease fatty acids with beechwood creosote and derivatization. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering. https://doi.org/10.1021/acssuschemeng.3c05767.
Combined treatment of pulsed light and nisin-organic acid based antimicrobial wash for inactivation of Escherichia coli O157:H7 in Romaine lettuce, reduction of microbial loads, and retention of quality ¿ Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mukhopadhyay, S., Ukuku, D.O., Olanya, O.M., Niemira, B.A., Jin, Z.T., Fan, X. 2023. Combined treatment of pulsed light and nisin-organic acid based antimicrobial wash for inactivation of Escherichia coli O157:H7 in Romaine lettuce, reduction of microbial loads, and retention of quality. Food Microbiology. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fm.2023.104402.
Inactivation of foodborne and other pathogenic bacteria with pyrrolidine based fatty acid amide derivatives Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Olanya, O.M., Yosief, H.O., Ashby, R.D., Niemira, B.A., Sarker, M.I., Ukuku, D.O., Mukhopadhyay, S., Msanne, J.N., Fan, X. 2023. Inactivation of foodborne and other pathogenic bacteria with pyrrolidine based fatty acid amide derivatives. Journal of Food Safety. https://doi.org/10.1111/jfs.13079.
Creating new water-soluble Iso- and n-fatty acid arginate hydrochloride with antimicrobial properties Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhang, J., Huang, K., Fan, X., Strahan, G.D., Nunez, A., Sarker, M.I., Lew, H.N. 2023. Creating new water-soluble Iso- and n-fatty acid arginate hydrochloride with antimicrobial properties. European Journal of Lipid Science and Technology. https://doi.org/10.1002/ejlt.202300012.
Antimicrobial efficacy of fatty acid amide derivatives for inhibition and reduction of Listeria monocytogenes and other bacterial strains - (Proceedings)
Olanya, O.M., Yosief, H., Ashby, R.D., Niemira, B.A., Ukuku, D.O., Mukhopadhyay, S., Msanne, J.N., Sarker, M.I., Fan, X. Antimicrobial efficacy of fatty acid amide derivatives for inhibition and reduction of Listeria monocytogenes and other bacterial strains. In Symposium on Chemical Intervention Technology to Improve Microbial Stability of Food. 266th American Chemical Society National Meeting, Division of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. August 12-17, 2023, San Francisco, CA. p. 106-107.
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.
Lipid oxidation and volatile compounds of almonds as affected by gaseous chlorine dioxide treatment to reduce salmonella populations - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, W., Smith, D.J., Lew, H.N., Jin, Z.T., Mitchell, A., Fan, X. 2023. Lipid oxidation and volatile compounds of almonds as affected by gaseous chlorine dioxide treatment to reduce salmonella populations. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 71(130):5345-5357.
Enzymatic browning and polyphenol oxidase control strategies - (Review Article)
Sui, X., Meng, Z., Dong, T., Fan, X., Wang, Q. 2023. Enzymatic browning and polyphenol oxidase control strategies. Current Opinion in Biotechnology. 81:102921.
Evaluation of pulsed light treatment for inactivation of Salmonella in packaged cherry tomato and impact on background microbiota and quality Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mukhopadhyay, S., Ukuku, D.O., Jin, Z.T., Olanya, O.M., Fan, X. 2023. Evaluation of pulsed light treatment for inactivation of Salmonella in packaged cherry tomato and impact on background microbiota and quality. Journal of Food Safety. https://doi.org/10.1111/jfs.13035.
Sustainable bio-based antimicrobials derived from fatty acids: synthesis, safety, and efficacy Reprint Icon - (Review Article)
Ryu, V.N., Chuesiang, P., Lew, H.N., Ashby, R.D., Fan, X. 2022. Sustainable bio-based antimicrobials derived from fatty acids: synthesis, safety, and efficacy. Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition. https://doi.org/10.1080/10408398.2022.2160430.
Synergistic photoinactivation of Escherichia coli and Listeria innocua by curcumin and lauric arginate ethyl ester micelles Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ryu, V.N., Chuesiang, P., Corradini, M., McLandsborough, L., Jin, Z.T., Lew, H.N., Fan, X. 2022. Synergistic photoinactivation of Escherichia coli and Listeria innocua by curcumin and lauric arginate ethyl ester micelles. LWT - Food Science and Technology. 173:114317. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lwt.2022.114317.
Encapsulation of TA in edible nanofibrous mat improves antioxidant efficiency and their modulation of fatty acids profile in flaxseed oil Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yang, W., Duan, X., Sun, H., Fan, X., Wang, H., Wang, W. 2022. Encapsulation of TA in edible nanofibrous mat improves antioxidant efficiency and their modulation of fatty acids profile in flaxseed oil. International Journal of Food Science and Technology. https://doi.org/10.1111/ijfs.16137.
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.
Antimicrobial Coating with Organic Acids and Essential Oil for the Enhancement of Safety and Shelf life of Grape Tomatoes Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jin, Z.T., Fan, X., Mukhopadhyay, S. 2022. Antimicrobial Coating with Organic Acids and Essential Oil for the Enhancement of Safety and Shelf life of Grape Tomatoes. International Journal of Food Microbiology. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0168160522002999?via%3Dihub.
Cold plasma activated hydrogen peroxide aerosols inactivate Salmonella Typhimurium & Listeria innocua on smooth surfaces & stem scars of tomatoes:modeling effects of hydrogen peroxide concentration,treatment time & dwell time Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fan, X., Vinyard, B.T., Song, Y. 2022. Cold plasma activated hydrogen peroxide aerosols inactivate Salmonella Typhimurium & Listeria innocua on smooth surfaces & stem scars of tomatoes: Modeling effects of hydrogen peroxide concentration, treatment time & dwell time. Food Control. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodcont.2022.109153.
Chemical inhibition of polyphenol oxidase and cut surface browning of fresh-cut apples Reprint Icon - (Review Article)
Fan, X. 2022. Chemical inhibition of polyphenol oxidase and cut surface browning of fresh-cut apples. Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition. https://doi.org/10.1080/10408398.2022.2061413.
UV-C treatment inhibits browning, inactivates Pseudomonas tolaasii and reduces associated chemical and enzymatic changes of button mushrooms Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, X., He, X., Wu, X., Wang, F., Lin, Q., Fan, X., Guan, W. 2021. UV-C treatment inhibits browning, inactivates Pseudomonas tolaasii and reduces associated chemical and enzymatic changes of button mushrooms. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. https://doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.11668.
Effects of pulsed light and aerosolized organic acid treatments on inactivation of Salmonella enterica on cherry tomato, reduction of microbial loads, and preservation of quality. Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mukhopadhyay, S., Ukuku, D.O., Olanya, O.M., Sokorai, K.J., Fan, X. 2021. Effects of pulsed light and aerosolized organic acid treatments on inactivation of Salmonella enterica on cherry tomato, reduction of microbial loads, and preservation of quality. Food Control. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodcont.2021.108667.
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.
Gaseous Ozone to Preserve Quality and Enhance Microbial Safety of Fresh Produce: Recent Developments and Research Needs Reprint Icon - (Review Article)
Fan, X. 2021. Gaseous Ozone to Preserve Quality and Enhance Microbial Safety of Fresh Produce: Recent Developments and Research Needs. Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety. https://doi.org/10.1111/1541-4337.12796.
Hydrogen peroxide residue on tomato, apple, cantaloupe, and Romaine lettuce after treatments with cold plasma-activated hydrogen peroxide aerosols - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Song, Y., Fan, X. 2021. Hydrogen peroxide residue on tomato, apple, cantaloupe, and Romaine lettuce after treatments with cold plasma-activated hydrogen peroxide aerosols. Journal of Food Protection. (8): 1304–1308.
Structure-activity relationship of antibacterial bio-based epoxy polymers made from phenolic branched fatty acids Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Huang, K., Fan, X., Ashby, R.D., Lew, H.N. 2021. Structure-activity relationship of antibacterial bio-based epoxy polymers made from phenolic branched fatty acids. Progress in Organic Coatings. 155:106228. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.porgcoat.2021.106228.
Pasteurization of raw almonds using pulsed light combined with prior water dipping Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Liu, X., Fan, X., Wenli, W., Yao, S, Chen, H. 2021. Pasteurization of raw almonds using pulsed light combined with prior water dipping. International Journal of Food Microbiology. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodcont.2021.107946.
Food safety issues and mitigation of prosopis flour Reprint Icon - (Book / Chapter)
Felker, P., Fan, X. 2021. Food safety issues and mitigation of prosopis flour. Book Chapter. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-823320-7.00017-1.
Gamma irradiation - (Book / Chapter)
Fan, X. and Niemira, B.A. 2022. Technologies in Food Science, First Edition. Edited by Vicente M. Gómez-López and Rajeev Bhat, Pages 53-73. John Wiley & Sons,Hoboken, NJ
Effects of direct and in-package pulsed light treatment on inactivation of E. coli O157:H7 and reduction of microbial loads in romaine lettuce Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mukhopadhyay, S., Sokroai, K., Jin, Z.T., Fan, X., Ukuku, D.O., Olanya, O.M., Leng, J., Juneja, V.K. 2021. Effects of direct and in-package pulsed light treatment on inactivation of E. coli O157:H7 and reduction of microbial loads in romaine lettuce. LWT - Food Science and Technology. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lwt.2020.110710.
Effects of the intense pulsed light and gamma radiation on Bacillus cereus spores in mesquite pod flour - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chen, D., Mosher, W., Wiertzema, J., Peng, P., Min, M., Cheng, Y., An, J., Ma, Y., Fan, X., Niemira, B.A., Baumler, D.J., Chen, C., Chen, P., Ruan, R. 2020. Effects of the intense pulsed light and gamma radiation on Bacillus cereus spores in mesquite pod flour. Food Chemistry. 344, p.128675.
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.
Postharvest intervention technologies to enhance microbial safety of fresh and fresh-cut produce Reprint Icon - (Proceedings)
Fan, X., Mukhopadhyay, S., Jin, Z.T. 2021. Postharvest intervention technologies to enhance microbial safety of fresh and fresh-cut produce. International Fresh Cut Produce Association Annual Conference. Acta Hortic. 1319. ISHS 2021. https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2021.1319.3.
Quality of Fresh and Fresh-cut Produce Impacted by Nonthermal Physical Technologies Intended to Enhance Microbial Safety Reprint Icon - (Review Article)
Fan, X., Wang, W. 2020. Quality of Fresh and Fresh-cut Produce Impacted by Nonthermal Physical Technologies Intended to Enhance Microbial Safety. Annual Review of Food Science & Technology. https://doi.org/10.1080/10408398.2020.1816892.
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.
Changing the landscape: an introduction to the AGFD technical program at the 258th ACS national meeting in San Diego Reprint Icon - (Proceedings)
Appell, M., Biswas, A., Chang, S, Chen, W., Cheng, H.N., Daily, J., F. Xuetong Fan, Granvogl, M., Guo, M., Ito, Y., Jin, T., Kobori, M., Leland, J.V., Liu, L.S., Luo, Y., MacMahon, S., Mahattanatawee, K., Nam, S., Osorio, C., Park, B., Ren, D., Sang, S., Shahidi, F., Tunick, M., Udenigwe, C.C. Wang, Q., Yokoyama, W.H., Yu, L., Zhang, Y., Zhu Y. 2020. Changing the landscape: an introduction to the Agricultural and Food Chemistry Technical Program at the 258th American Chemical Society National Meeting in San Diego. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry 68(46):12769-12772. DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.0c02809
Cold plasma-activated hydrogen peroxide aerosol on populations of Salmonella Typhimurium and Listeria innocua and quality changes of apple, tomato and cantaloupe during storage - a pilot scale study Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Song, Y., Annous, B.A., Fan, X. 2020. Cold plasma-activated hydrogen peroxide aerosol on populations of Salmonella Typhimurium and Listeria innocua and quality changes of apple, tomato and cantaloupe during storage - a pilot scale study. Food Control. 117. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodcont.2020.107358.
Advanced Oxidation Process as a Postharvest Decontamination Technology To Improve Microbial Safety of Fresh Produce Reprint Icon - (Review Article)
Fan, X., Song, Y. 2020. Advanced Oxidation Processes to Improve Microbial Safety of Fresh Produce. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jafc.0c01381.
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.
Synthetic platform for controlled delivery of 1-MCP: An effective approach to the protection of crops and produce - (Book / Chapter)
Sarker, M.I., Liu, L.S., Shahrin, T., Fan, X., Tomasula, M.M. 2020. Synthetic platform for controlled delivery of 1-MCP: An effective approach to the protection of crops and produce. Book Chapter. . In: Tunick, M. and Liu, L.S., editors. Innovative Uses of Agricultural Products and Byproducts. ACS Division of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, Inc. ACS Symposium Series eBook, Vol. 1347. Chapter 6, p. 109-127.
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.
Cold plasma enhances the efficacy of aerosolized hydrogen peroxide in reducing populations of Salmonella Typhimurium and Listeria innocua on grape tomatoes, apples, cantaloupe and romaine lettuce Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Song, Y., Fan, X. 2019. Cold plasma enhances the efficacy of aerosolized hydrogen peroxide in reducing populations of Salmonella Typhimurium and Listeria innocua on grape tomatoes, apples, cantaloupe and romaine lettuce. Food Microbiology. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2017.03.004.
Inactivation of Salmonella in cherry tomato stems cars and quality preservation by pulsed light treatment and antimicrobial wash Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Leng, J., Mukhopadhyay, S., Sokorai, K., Ukuku, D.O., Fan, X., Olanya, O.M., Juneja, V.K. 2019. Inactivation of Salmonella in cherry tomato stems cars and quality preservation by pulsed light treatment and antimicrobial wash. Food Control. 110:107005. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodcont.2019.107005.
Reducing populations of Salmonella Typhimurium and Listeria innocua on tomatoes, apples, cantaloupe and romaine lettuce with cold plasma-activated hydrogen peroxide aerosol - (Proceedings)
Fan, X., Song, Y. 2019. Reducing populations of Salmonella Typhimurium and Listeria innocua on tomatoes, apples, cantaloupe and romaine lettuce with cold plasma-activated hydrogen peroxide aerosol. United States Japan Joint Protein Research Panels. pg. 25-26.
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.
Synthesis and anti-Listeria properties of odorless hybrid bio-based poly-phenolic vegetable branched-chain fatty acids - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lew, H.N., Wagner, K., Yan, Z., Moreau, R.A., Fan, X. 2019. Synthesis and anti-Listeria properties of odorless hybrid bio-based poly-phenolic vegetable branched-chain fatty acids. Journal of Food Chemistry. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/33456702.
Advances in Postharvest Sanitizing Regimes for Hoticultural Produce - (Book / Chapter)
Improvement in the oxidative stability of flaxseed oil using an edible guar gum-tannic acid nanofibrous mat. Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, W., Li, X., Du, M., Fan, X., Zhao, J., Cao, R. 2019. Improvement in the oxidative stability of flaxseed oil using an edible guar gum-tannic acid nanofibrous mat. European Journal of Lipid Science and Technology. https://doi.org/10.1002/ejlt.201800438.
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.
Gamma ray, electron beam, and x-ray irradiation for food safety - (Book / Chapter)
Fan, X., Niemira, B.A. 2020. Gamma ray, electron beam, and x-ray irradiation for food safety. Book Chapter. In: Demirci, A., Hao, F., Krishnamurthy, K. (eds.) Food Safety Engineering (pp.471-492).Springer, Cham, Switzerland
Effects of pulsed light and sanitizer wash combination on inactivation of Escherichia coli 0157:H7, microbial loads and apparent quality of spinach leaves Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mukhopadhyay, S., Sokorai, K.J., Ukuku, D.O., Fan, X., Olanya, O.M., Juneja, V.K. 2019. Effects of pulsed light and sanitizer wash combination on inactivation of Escherichia coli 0157:H7, microbial loads and apparent quality of spinach leaves. Food Microbiology. 82:127-134. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fm.2019.01.022.
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.
Gaseous chlorine dioxide maintained the sensory and nutritional zuality of grape tomatoes and reduced populations of salmonella enterica serovar typhimurium Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, L., Sokorai, K.J., Wu, V.C., Fan, X. 2018. Gaseous chlorine dioxide maintained the sensory and nutritional zuality of grape tomatoes and reduced populations of salmonella enterica serovar typhimurium. Food Control. 96:299-309. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodcont.2018.09.023.
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.
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.
New classes of antimicrobials: poly-phenolic branch-chained fatty acids - (Book / Chapter)
Lew, H.N., Wagner, K., Zhang, J., Nunez, A., Fan, X., Moreau, R.A. 2018. New classes of antimicrobials: poly-phenolic branch-chained fatty acids. Natural and Bio-Based Antimicrobials for Food Application. ACS Symposium Series: American Chemical Society: Washington DC, 2018. 209-221.
Improving microbial food safety of fresh fruits and vegetables with aqueous and vaporous essential oils - (Book / Chapter)
Yun, J., Wu, C., Fan, X. 2018. Improving microbial food safety of fresh fruits and vegetables with aqueous and vaporous essential oils. In: Fan, X, Ngo, H., Wu, C (eds.), Natural and Bio-based Antimicrobials for Food Applications, Washington, DC: ACS Publications. pp 87-117.
Development of antibrowning and antimicrobial formulations to minimize listeria monocytogenes contamination and inhibit browning of fresh-cut "Granny Smith" apples - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fan, X., Sokorai, K.J., Phillips, J. 2018. Development of antibrowning and antimicrobial formulations to minimize listeria monocytogenes contamination and inhibit browning of fresh-cut "Granny Smith" apples. Postharvest Biology and Technology. 143:43-49.
Antimicrobial potential of sophorolipids for anti-acne, anti-dental caries, hide preservation and food safety applications Reprint Icon - (Book / Chapter)
Ashby, R.D., Solaiman, D., Fan, X., Olanya, O.M. 2018. Antimicrobial potential of sophorolipids for anti-acne, anti-dental caries, hide preservation and food safety applications. In: Fan, X., Ngo, H., and Wu, C. (eds). Natural and Bio-based Antimicrobials for Food Application. ACS Symposium Series. 1287:193-208. https://doi.org/10.1021/bk-2018-1287.ch010.
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.
A review: Natural and bio-based antimicrobials for food applications - (Book / Chapter)
Fan, X., Lew, H.N., Wu, C. 2018. A review: Natural and bio-based antimicrobials for food applications.In: Fan, X., Ngo, H., Wu, C. (eds.), Natural and Bio-based Antimicrobials for Food Applications, Washington DC: ACS Publications. pp:1-24.
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.
Inactivation of tulane virus on blueberries with gaseous chlorine dioxide - (Abstract Only)
Evaluation of gaseous chlorine dioxide for the inactivation of tulane virus on blueberries - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kingsley, D.H., Perez, R., Niemira, B.A., Fan, X. 2018. Evaluation of gaseous chlorine dioxide for the inactivation of tulane virus on blueberries. International Journal of Food Microbiology. 273:23-32.
Bio-based phenolic-branched-chain fatty acid isomers synthesized from vegetable oils and natural monophenols using modified h+-ferrierite zeolite - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yan, Z., Wagner, K., Fan, X., Nunez, A., Moreau, R.A., Lew, H.N. 2018. Bio-based phenolic-branched-chain fatty acid isomers synthesized from vegetable oils and natural monophenols using modified h+-ferrierite zeolite. Industrial Crops and Products. 114:115-122.
Inactivation of Salmonella in tomato stem scars by organic acid wash and chitosan-allyl isothiocyanate coating - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mukhopadhyay, S., Sokorai, K.J., Ukuku, D.O., Jin, Z.T., Fan, X., Olanya, O.M., Juneja, V.K. 2018. Inactivation of Salmonella in tomato stem scars by organic acid wash and chitosan-allyl isothiocyanate coating. International Journal of Food Microbiology. 266:234-240.
Poly-phenolic branched-chain fatty acids as potential bio-based odorless liquid antimicrobial agents - (Popular Publication)
Lew, H.N., Fan, X., Moreau, R.A. 2018. Poly-phenolic branched-chain fatty acids as potential bio-based odorless liquid antimicrobial agents. Popular Publication. 29(3):20-22.
Application of ultraviolet C technology for surface decontamination of fresh produce - (Review Article)
Fan, X., Huang, R., Chen, H. 2017. Application of ultraviolet C technology for surface decontamination of fresh produce. Current Opinion in Food Science. 70:9-19.
Biochemical degradation and physical migration of nutritive compounds in blueberries after PEF and thermal pretreatments and osmotic dehydration - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yu, Y., Jin, Z.T., Fan, X., Wu, J. 2017. Biochemical degradation and physical migration of nutritive compounds in blueberries after PEF and thermal pretreatments and osmotic dehydration. Food Chemistry. 239:1219-1215.10.1016/j.foodchem.2017.07.071.
Antimicrobial activity and inactivation mechanism of lactonic and free acid sophorolipids against Escherichia coli O157:H7 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhang, X., Ashby, R.D., Solaiman, D., Liu, Y., Fan, X. 2017. Antimicrobial activity and inactivation mechanism of lactonic and free acid sophorolipids against Escherichia coli O157:H7. Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology. 11(C):176-182. doi: 10.1016/j.bcab.2017.07.002.
Assessment of antioxidant and antimicrobial properties of lignin from corn stover residue pretreated with low-moisture anhydrous ammonia and enzymatic hydrolysis process - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Guo, M., Jin, Z.T., Nghiem, N.P., Fan, X., Qi, P.X., Jang, C., Shao, L., Wu, C. 2018. Assessment of antioxidant and antimicrobial properties of lignin from corn stover residue pretreated with low-moisture anhydrous ammonia and enzymatic hydrolysis process. Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology. 184:350-365.
Cold Plasma-activated hydrogen peroxide aerosol inactivates Escherichia coli 0157:H7, Salmonella Typhimurium, and Listeria innocua and maintains quality of grape tomato, spinach and cantaloupe - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jiang, Y., Sokorai, K.J., Pyrgiotakis, G., Demokritou, P., Li, X., Jin, Z.T., Mukhopadhyay, S., Fan, X. 2017. Cold Plasma-activated hydrogen peroxide aerosol inactivates Escherichia coli 0157:H7, Salmonella Typhimurium, and Listeria innocua and maintains quality of grape tomato, spinach and cantaloupe. International Journal of Food Microbiology. 249:53-60.
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.
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.
Inactivation of Salmonella spp. and Listeria spp. by palmitic, stearic and oleic acid sophorolipids and thiamine dilauryl sulfate - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhang, X., Ashby, R.D., Solaiman, D., Uknalis, J., Fan, X. 2016. Inactivation of Salmonella spp. and Listeria spp. by palmitic, stearic and oleic acid sophorolipids and thiamine dilauryl sulfate. Frontiers in Microbiology. doi: 10.3389/fmicb.2016.02076.
Synthesis, chemical characterization, and economical feasibility of poly-phenolic-branched-chain fatty acids: Synthesis of poly-phenolic-branched-chain fatty acids Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lew, H.N., Wagner, K., Yan, Z., Nunez, A., Yee, W.C., Fan, X., Moreau, R.A. 2017. Synthesis, chemical characterization, and economical feasibility of poly-phenolic-branched-chain fatty acids: Synthesis of poly-phenolic-branched-chain fatty acids. European Journal of Lipid Science and Technology. doi: 10.1002/ejit.201600380.
Effect of high hydrostatic pressure processing on the background microbial loads and quality of cantaloupe puree - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mukhopadhyay, S., Sokorai, K.J., Ukuku, D.O., Fan, X., Juneja, V.K. 2016. Effect of high hydrostatic pressure processing on the background microbial loads and quality of cantaloupe puree. Food Research International. doi: 10.1016/j.foodres.2016.11.029.
Osmotic dehydration of blueberries pretreated with pulsed electric fields: Effects on drying rate, and microbiological and nutritional qualities - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yu, Y., Jin, Z.T., Fan, X., Xu, Y. 2016. Osmotic dehydration of blueberries pretreated with pulsed electric fields: Effects on drying rate, and microbiological and nutritional qualities. Drying Technology: An International Journal. doi: 10.1080/07373937.2016.1260583.
Electrospun ultra-fine cellulose acetate fibrous mats containing tannic acid-Fe+++ complexes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yang, W., Sousa, A., Fan, X., Jin, Z.T., Li, X., Tomasula, P.M., Liu, L.S. 2016. Electrospun ultra-fine cellulose acetate fibrous mats containing tannic acid-Fe+++ complexes. Carbohydrate Polymers. 157:1173-1179. doi: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2016.10.078.
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.
Comparison of gamma and electron beam irradiation in reducing populations of E. coli artificially inoculated on Mung Bean, clover and Fenugreek Seeds, and affecting germination and growth of seeds - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fan, X., Sokorai, K.J., Weidauer, A., Gotzmann, G., Rogner, F., Koch, E. 2016. Comparison of gamma and electron beam irradiation in reducing populations of E. coli artificially inoculated on Mung Bean, clover and Fenugreek Seeds, and affecting germination and growth of seeds. Journal of Radiation Physics and Chemistry. doi: 10.1016/jradphyschem.2016.09.015.
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.
Electrospun polymer nanofibers reinforced by tannic acid/Fe+++ complexes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yang, W., Sousa, A.M., Thomas-Gahring, A.E., Fan, X., Jin, Z.T., Li, X., Tomasula, P.M., Liu, L.S. 2016. Electrospun polymer nanofibers reinforced by tannic acid/Fe+++ complexes. Materials. 9(757):1-12. doi: 10.3390/ma9090757.
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.
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.
Managing ‘Bartlett’ pear fruit ripening with 1-methylcyclopropene reapplication during cold storage - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Argenta, L.C., Mattheis, J.P., Fan, X., Amarante, C.V. 2016. Managing ‘Bartlett’ pear fruit ripening with 1-methylcyclopropene reapplication during cold storage. Postharvest Biology and Technology. 113:125-130.
Inactivation of Escherichia coli O157:H7 in vitro and on the surface of spinach leaves by biobased surfactants - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhang, X., Fan, X., Solaiman, D., Liu, Z., Yan, R., Mukhopadhyay, S., Ashby, R.D. 2015. Inactivation of Escherichia coli O157:H7 in vitro and on the surface of spinach leaves by biobased surfactants. Food Control. doi: 10.1016/j.foodcont.2015.07.026. 60:158-165.
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.
Formation of trichloromethane in chlorinated water and fresh-cut produce and as a result of reacting with citric acid Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fan, X., Sokorai, K.J. 2015. Formation of trichloromethane in chlorinated water and fresh-cut produce and as a result of reacting with citric acid. Postharvest Biology and Technology. 109:65-72.
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.
Decontamination of mesquite pod flour, naturally contaminated with Bacillus cereus and formation of furan by ionizing irradiation Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fan, X., Felker, P., Sokorai, K.J. 2015. Decontamination of mesquite pod flour, naturally contaminated with Bacillus cereus and formation of furan by ionizing irradiation. Journal of Food Protection. 78(5):954-962.
Furan formation from fatty acids as a result of storage, gamma irradiation, UV-C and heat treatments Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fan, X. 2014. Furan formation from fatty acids as a result of storage, gamma irradiation, UV-C and heat treatments. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. DOI:10.1016/j.foodchem.2014.12.002.
Natural surface coating to inactivate Salmonella enterica Serovar Typhimurium and maintain quality of cherry tomatoes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yun, J., Fan, X., Li, X., Jin, Z.T., Jia, X., Mattheis, J.P. 2015. Natural surface coating to inactivate Salmonella enterica Serovar Typhimurium and maintain quality of cherry tomatoes. International Journal of Food Microbiology. 193:59-67.
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.
Processing, quality and safety of irradiation - and high pressure processed meat and seafood products - (Book / Chapter)
Effects of UV-C treatment on inactivation of Salmonella and Escherichia coli O157:H7 on tomato surface and steam scars, native microbial loads, and quality of grape tomatoes Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mukhopadhyay, S., Ukuku, D.O., Juneja, V.K., Fan, X. 2014. Effects of UV-C treatment on inactivation of Salmonella and Escherichia coli O157:H7 on tomato surface and steam scars, native microbial loads, and quality of grape tomatoes. Food Control. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.foodcont.2014.03.027.
Cost analysis and environmental impact of nonthermal technologies Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sampredo, F., Mcaloon, A.J., Yee, W.C., Fan, X., Geveke, D.J. 2014. Cost analysis and environmental impact of nonthermal technologies. Food and Bioprocess Technology. DOI:10.1007/s11947-014-1298-6.
Inactivation kinetics and photoreactivation of vegetable oxidative enzymes after combined UV-C processing Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sampedro, F., Fan, X. 2014. Inactivation kinetics and photoreactivation of vegetable oxidative enzymes after combined UV-C processing. Innovative Food Science and Emerging Technologies. 23:107-113.
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.
Inactivation of human norovirus using chemical sanitizers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kingsley, D.H., Vincent, E., Meade, G.K., Watson, C., Fan, X. 2014. Inactivation of human norovirus using chemical sanitizers. International Journal of Food Microbiology. 171:94-99.
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.
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.
Use of response surface methodology to study the combined effects of UV-C and thermal process on vegetable oxidative enzymes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sampedro, F., Phillips, J.G., Fan, X. 2013. Use of response surface methodology to study the combined effects of UV-C and thermal process on vegetable oxidative enzymes. LWT - Food Science and Technology. 55:189-196.
Effects of combination of ultraviolet light and hydrogen peroxide on inactivation of Escherichia coli O157:H7, native microbial loads, and quality of button mushrooms Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Guan, W., Fan, X., Yan, R. 2013. Effects of combination of ultraviolet light and hydrogen peroxide on inactivation of Escherichia coli O157:H7, native microbial loads, and quality of button mushrooms. Food Control. 34:554-559.
Efficacy of integrated treatment of UV light and low dose gamma irradiation on Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Salmonella enterica on grape tomatoes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mukhopadhyay, S., Ukuku, D.O., Fan, X., Juneja, V.K. 2013. Efficacy of integrated treatment of UV light and low dose gamma irradiation on Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Salmonella enterica on grape tomatoes. Journal of Food Science. DOI:10.1111/1750-3841.12154.
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.
Inactivation of Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium and quality maintenance of cherry tomatoes treated with gaseous essential oils - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yun, J., Fan, X., Li, X. 2013. Inactivation of Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium and quality maintenance of cherry tomatoes treated with gaseous essential oils. Journal of Food Science. 78(3)458-464.
Development of chlorine dioxide releasing film and its application in decontaminating fresh produce - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ray, S., Jin, Z.T., Fan, X., Liu, L.S., Yam, K. 2013. Development of chlorine dioxide releasing film and its application in decontaminating fresh produce. Journal of Food Science. 78(2):M276-M284.
Cost analysis of commercial pasteurization of orange juice by pulsed electric fields - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sampedro, F., Mcaloon, A.J., Yee, W.C., Fan, X., Zhang, H.Q., Geveke, D.J. 2013. Cost analysis of commercial pasteurization of orange juice by pulsed electric fields. Innovative Food Science and Emerging Technologies. 17:72-78.
Combined osmodehydration and high pressure processing on the enzyme stability and antioxidant capacity of a grapefruit jam - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Igual, M., Sampedro, F., Martinez-Navarrete, N., Fan, X. 2013. Combined osmodehydration and high pressure processing on the enzyme stability and antioxidant capacity of a grapefruit jam. Journal of Food Engineering. 114:514-521.
Growth and quality of soybean sprouts (Glycine max L. Merrill) as affected by gamma irradiation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yun, J., Li, X., Fan, X., Zhang, M., Il, W. 2012. Growth and quality of soybean sprouts (Glycine max L. Merrill) as affected by gamma irradiation. Journal of Radiation Physics and Chemistry. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.radphyschem.2012.09.004.
Nonthermal processing of orange juice using a pilot-plant scale supercritical carbon dioxide system with a gas-liquid metal contactor - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yuk, H., Sampedro, F., Fan, X., Geveke, D.J. 2012. Nonthermal processing of orange juice using a pilot-plant scale supercritical carbon dioxide system with a gas-liquid metal contactor. Journal of Food Processing and Preservation. DOI:10.1111/jfpp.12013.
Quality of gamma ray-irradiated iceberg lettuce and treatments to minimize irradiation-induced disorders - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fan, X., Sokorai, K.J., Niemira, B.A., Mills, R.S., Zhen, M.Y. 2012. Quality of gamma ray-irradiated iceberg lettuce and treatments to minimize irradiation-induced disorders. HortScience. 47:1108-1112.
Advances in processing technologies to preserve and enhance the safety of fresh and fresh-cut fruits and vegetables - (Book / Chapter)
Niemira, B.A., Fan, X. 2012. Advances in processing technologies to preserve and enhance the safety of fresh and fresh-cut fruits and vegetables. Encyclopedia of Food Microbiology. Food Irradiation Research Technology, 2nd Edition.Wiley-Blackwell Publishing, Ames, IA.
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.
Food irradiation: research and technology, preface - (Book / Chapter)
Effect of gamma irradiation on microbial load, physicochemical and sensory characteristics of soybeans (Glycine max L. Merrill) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yun, J., Li, X., Fan, X., Yao, T., Xiao, Y., Wan, S. 2012. Effect of gamma irradiation on microbial load, physicochemical and sensory characteristics of soybeans (Glycine max L. Merrill). Journal of Radiation Physics and Chemistry. 81:1198-1202.
Quality of fresh-cut iceberg lettuce and spinach irradiated at doses up to 4kGy - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fan, X., Guan, W., Sokorai, K.J. 2012. Quality of fresh-cut iceberg lettuce and spinach irradiated at doses up to 4kGy. Journal of Radiation Physics and Chemistry. 81:1071-1075.
Ionizing radiation - (Book / Chapter)
Fan, X. 2012. Ionizing radiation. V. Gomez-Lopez (ed.) Decontamination of fresh and minimally processed produce. Wiley-Blackwell Publishing. Ames, IA. Book Chapter. 379-405.
Response of antioxidant activity and sensory quality in fresh-cut pear as affected by high O2,active packaging compared with low O2 packaging - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Li, W., Li, X., Fan, X., Tang, Y., Yun, J. 2012. Response of antioxidant activity and sensory quality in fresh-cut pear as affected by high O2,active packaging compared with low O2 packaging. Food Science and Technology International. 18:197-205.
Are the nonthermal technologies cost effective and environmentally friendly - (Abstract Only)
Sampedro, F., Mcaloon, A.J., Yee, W.C., Fan, X., Geveke, D.J. 2011. Are the nonthermal technologies cost effective and environmentally friendly [abstract]. June 13-15, 2011, New Orleans, LA. p.1.
Effect of UV-C treatment on inactivation of Escherichia coli O157:H7, microbial loads, and quality of button mushrooms - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Guan, W., Fan, X., Yan, R. 2011. Effect of UV-C treatment on inactivation of Escherichia coli O157:H7, microbial loads, and quality of button mushrooms. Postharvest Biology and Technology. Vol.64:119-125.
Effect of 1-methylcyclopropene and modified atmosphere packaging on chilling injury, and antioxidative defensive mechanism of sweet pepper - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Li, X., Yun, J., Fan, X., Xing, Y., Yao, T. 2012. Effect of 1-methylcyclopropene and modified atmosphere packaging on chilling injury, and antioxidative defensive mechanism of sweet pepper. African Journal of Biochemistry Research. 10:6581-6589.
Radiation chemistry of major food components - (Book / Chapter)
Fan, X. 2012. Radiation chemistry of major food components. Book Chapter. 75-98. In: Fan, X and Sommers, C.H. (eds.): Food Irradiation: Research and Technology, 2nd Edition. Willy-Blackwell, West Sussex, United Kingdom. 446 pp.
Changes in quality, liking and purchase intent of irradiated fresh-cut spinach during storage - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fan, X., Sokorai, K.J. 2011. Changes in quality, liking and purchase intent of irradiated fresh-cut spinach during storage. Journal of Food Science. 76(6):353-368.
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.
Volatile sulfur compounds in foods as a result of ionizing radiation - (Book / Chapter)
Fan, X., Lee, E.J., Ahn, D. 2011. Volatile sulfur compounds in foods as a result of ionizing radiation. In: Qiang, M., Fan, X., Mahattanatawee, K., editors. American Chemistry Society Book Chapter. Book chapter for ACS Publications. Washingnton, DC: American Chemical Society. p. 243-258.
Sensory and sensory-related quality of fresh-cut produce under MAP - (Book / Chapter)
Zhuang, H., Fan, X., Barth, M.M. 2011. Sensory and sensory-related quality of fresh-cut produce under MAP. p. 71-100. In Brody, A.L., Zhuang, H., and Han, J.H. (eds.) Modified Atmosphere Packing for Fresh-Cut Fruits and Vegetables. Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. 302 pp.
Effects of gamma irradiation, modified atmosphere packaging and delay of irradiation on quality of fresh-cut iceberg letuce - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fan, X., Sokorai, K.J. 2011. Effects of gamma irradiation, modified atmosphere packaging and delay of irradiation on quality of fresh-cut iceberg letuce. HortScience. 46:273-277.
Acids in combination with sodium dodecyl sulfate caused quality deterioration of fresh-cut iceburg lettuce during storage in modified atmosphere package - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Guan, W., Huang, L., Fan, X. 2010. Acids in combination with sodium dodecyl sulfate caused quality deterioration of fresh-cut iceburg lettuce during storage in modified atmosphere package. Journal of Food Science. 75:S435-S440.
High hydrostatic pressure processing of fruit juices and smoothies: research and commercial application - (Book / Chapter)
Sampedro, F., Rodrigo, D., Fan, X. 2010. High hydrostatic pressure processing of fruit juices and smoothies: research and commercial application. In: Doona,C., Kusting, K., Feeherry, F., editors. Case studies in novel food processing technologies. Cambridge, UK: Woodhead Publishing. p. 34-72.
Commercialization of irradiation on fresh fruits and vegetables - (Book / Chapter)
Fan, X. 2010. Commercialization of irradiation on fresh fruits and vegetables. In: Doona, C., Kustin, K, Feeherry, F., editors. Case studies in novel food processing technologies. Cambridge, UK: Woodhead Publishing. p. 427-446.
Irradiation of fresh and fresh-cut fruits and vegetables: quality and shelf-life - (Book / Chapter)
Fan, X. 2012. Irradiation of fresh and fresh-cut fruits and vegetables: quality and shelf-life. Book Chapter. 274-294. In. Fan, X and Sommers, C.H. (eds.): Food Irradiation: Research and Technology, 2nd Edition. Willy-Blackwell, West Sussex, United Kingdom. 446 pp.
Thermal and non-thermal processing of apple cider: storage quality under equivalent process conditions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Azhuvalappil, Z., Fan, X., Geveke, D.J., Zhang, H.Q. 2010. Thermal and non-thermal processing of apple cider: storage quality under equivalent process conditions. Journal of Food Quality. 33(5):612-631.
Combination of sodium chlorite and calcium propionate reduces enzymatic browning and microbial population of fresh-cut ‘Granny Smith’ apples - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Guan, W., Fan, X. 2010. Combination of sodium chlorite and calcium propionate reduces enzymatic browning and microbial population of fresh-cut ‘Granny Smith’ apples. Journal of Food Science. 75(2):M72-M77.
Use of chemical sanitizers to reduce microbial populations and maintain quality of whole and fresh-cut cantaloupe - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fan, X., Annous, B.A., Keskinen, L.A., Mattheis, J.P. 2009. Use of chemical sanitizers to reduce microbial populations and maintain quality of whole and fresh-cut cantaloupe. Journal of Food Protection. 72(12):2453-2460.
Antibrowning and antimicrobial properties of sodium acid sulfate in apple slices - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fan, X., Sokorai, K.J., Liao, C., Cooke, P.H., Zhang, H.Q. 2009. Antibrowning and antimicrobial properties of sodium acid sulfate in apple slices. Journal of Food Science. 74(9):M485-M492.
Microbial safety of fresh produce - (Book / Chapter)
Fan, X., Niemira, B.A., Doona, C.J., Feeherry, F.E., Gravani, R.B. 2009. Microbial safety of fresh produce. Ames, IA: Wiley-Blackwell. 446 p.
Effect of PEF, HHP and Thermal Treatment on PME Inactivation and Volatile Compounds Concentration of an Orange Juice-Milk Based Beverage - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sampedro, F., Geveke, D.J., Fan, X., Zhang, H.Q. 2009. Effect of PEF, HHP and Thermal Treatment on PME Inactivation and Volatile Compounds Concentration of an Orange Juice-Milk Based Beverage. Innovative Food Science and Emerging Technologies. 10:463-469.
Microbial safety and quality of Irradiated fresh produce - (Abstract Only)
Niemira,B.,Fan,X. 2009. Microbial safety and quality of irradiation fresh produce [abstract].Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting. Anaheim,CA.p.1.
Microbial Safety of Fresh Produce - Preface - (Book / Chapter)
Fan, X., Niemira, B.A., Doona, C.J., Feeherry, F.E., Gravani, R.B. 2009. Microbial Safety of Fresh Produce - Preface. In: Fan, X., Niemira, B.A., Doona, C.J., Feeherry, F.E., Gravani, R.B., editors. Microbial Safety of Fresh Produce. Ames, IA: Willey-Blackwell. p. XV-XVI.
Effect of Chemical Sanitizations of Whole Fruit on Microbial Population and Quality of Fresh-Cut Cantaloupe - (Abstract Only)
Fan,X.,Annous,B.,Keskinen,L.,Zhuang, H.,Mattheis,J. 2009. Effect of Chemical sanitizations of whole fruit on microbial populations and quality of fresh-cut cabbage [abstract].Institute of Food Technologies Annual Meeting. Anaheim,CA.p.1
Improving Microbial Safety of Fresh Produce Using Thermal Treatment - (Book / Chapter)
Fan, X., Annous, B.A., Huang, L. 2009. Improving Microbial Safety of Fresh Produce Using Thermal Treatment. In: Fan, X., Niemira, B.A., Doona, C.J., Feeherry, F.E., Gravani, R.B., editors. Microbial Safety of Fresh Produce. Ames, IA: Willey-Blackwell. p. 241-262.
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.
Impact of Thermal and Nonthermal Processing Technologies on Unfermented Apple Cider Aroma Volatiles - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Azhuvalappil, Z., Fan, X., Zhang, H.Q., Rouseff, R.L. 2009. Impact of Thermal and Nonthermal Processing Technologies on Unfermented Apple Cider Aroma Volatiles. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 57:924-929.
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.
Research Needs and Future Directions - (Book / Chapter)
Niemira, B.A., Fan, X., Gravani, R., Doona, C., Feherry, F. 2009. Research Needs and Future Directions. In Fan, X., Niemira, B.A., Doona, C.J., Feeherry, F., Gravani, R.B. editors. Microbial Safety of Fresh Produce. Ames, IA: Blackwell. 23:421-426.
Irradiation enhances quality and microbial safety of fresh and fresh-cut fruits and vegetables - (Book / Chapter)
Niemira, B.A., Fan, X. 2009. Irradiation enhances quality and microbial safety of fresh and fresh-cut fruits and vegetables. In Fan, X., Niemira, B.A., Doona, C.J., Feeherry, F., Gravani, R.B. editors. Microbial Safety of Fresh Produce. Ames, IA: Blackwell. 10:191-204.
Shelf-Life Study of an Orange Juice-Milk Based Beverage after PEF and Thermal Processing - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sampedro, F., Geveke, D.J., Fan, X., Rodrigo, D., Zhang, H.Q. 2009. Shelf-Life Study of an Orange Juice-Milk Based Beverage after PEF and Thermal Processing. Journal of Food Science. 74(2):S107-S112.
Formation of trans Fatty Acids in Ground Beef and Frankfurters due to Irradiation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fan, X., Kays, S.E. 2008. Formation of trans Fatty Acids in Ground Beef and Frankfurters due to Irradiation. Journal of Food Science. 74(2):C79-C84.
Factors Affecting Thermally Induced Furan Formation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fan, X., Huang, L., Sokorai, K.J. 2008. Factors Affecting Thermally Induced Furan Formation. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 56:9490-9494.
Retention of Quality and Nutritional Value of Thirteen Fresh-cut Vegetables Treated with Low Dose Radiation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fan, X., Sokorai, K.J. 2008. Retention of Quality and Nutritional Value of Thirteen Fresh-cut Vegetables Treated with Low Dose Radiation. Journal of Food Science. 73(7):S367:S372.
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.
Irradiation of Fresh and Fresh-Cut Fruits and Vegetables - (Trade Journal)
Fan, X., Niemira, B.A., Prakash, A. 2008. Irradiation of Fresh and Fresh-Cut Fruits and Vegetables. Food Technology. 3:36-43.
Effect of ionizing radiation on furan formation in fresh-cut fruits and vegetables - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fan, X., Sokorai, K.J. 2008. Effect of ionizing radiation on furan formation in fresh-cut fruits and vegetables. Journal of Food Science. 73(2):C79-C83.
Flash Pasteurization inactivation of Listeria innocua on frankfurters that contain potassium lactate and sodium diacetate - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sommers, C.H., Geveke, D.J., Fan, X. 2008. Flash Pasteurization inactivation of Listeria innocua on frankfurters that contain potassium lactate and sodium diacetate. Journal of Food Science. M1-M3.
Furan formation in sugar solutions and apple cider upon ultraviolet treatment - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fan, X., Geveke, D.J. 2007. Furan formation in sugar solutions and apple cider upon ultraviolet treatment. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 55:7816-7821.
RESPONSES OF 'GOLDEN DELICIOUS' APPLES TO 1-MCP APPLIED IN AIR OR WATER - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Argenta, L.C., Fan, X., Mattheis, J.P. 2007. Responses of 'golden delicious' apples to 1-mcp applied in air or water. HortScience. 42:1651-1655.
MICROBIAL QUALITY OF FRESH-CUT ICEBERG LETTUCE WASHED IN WARM OR COLD WATER AND IRRADIATED IN A MODIFIED ATMOSPHERE PACKAGE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rajkowski, K.T., Fan, X. 2008. Microbial quality of fresh-cut iceberg lettuce washed in warm or cold water and irradiated in a modified atmosphere package. Journal of Food Safety. 28:248-260.
RADIO FREQUENCY ELECTRIC FIELDS PROCESSING OF ORANGE JUICE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Geveke, D.J., Fan, X., Brunkhorst, C. 2007. Radio frequency electric fields processing of orange juice. Innovative Food Science and Emerging Technologies. 8:549-554.
EFFECTS OF IONIZING RADIATION ON QUALITY OF FROZEN CORN AND PEAS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fan, X., Sokorai, K.J. 2007. Effects of ionizing radiation on quality of frozen corn and peas. Journal of Food Protection. 70(8):1901-1908.
MODELING THE IRRADIATION-FOLLOWED-BY-HEAT INACTIVATION OF SALMONELLA INOCULATED IN LIQUID WHOLE EGG - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Alvarez, I., Niemira, B.A., Fan, X., Sommers, C.H. 2007. Modeling the irradiation-followed-by-heat inactivation of salmonella inoculated in liquid whole egg. Journal of Food Science. 72(5):M145-M152.
Inactivation of Salmonella Enteriditis and Salmonella Senftenberg in liquid whole egg using generally recognized as safe additives, ionizing radiation and heat - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Alvarez, I., Niemira, B.A., Fan, X., Sommers, C.H. 2007. Inactivation of Salmonella Enteriditis and Salmonella Senftenberg in liquid whole egg using generally recognized as safe additives, ionizing radiation and heat. Journal of Food Protection. 70(6):1402-1409.
EFFECTIVENESS OF IONIZING RADIATION IN REDUCING FURAN AND ACRYLAMIDE LEVELS IN FOODS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fan, X., Mastovska, K. 2006. Effectiveness of ionizing radiation in reducing furan and acrylamide levels in foods. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 54:8266-8270.
EFFECTS OF NEGATIVE AIR IONS ON ESCHERICHIA COLI ATCC 25922 INOCULATED ONTO MUNG BEAN SEED AND APPLE FRUIT - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fan, X., Fett, W.F., Mitchell, B.W. 2007. Effects of negative air ions on escherichia coli atcc 25922 inoculated onto mung bean seed and apple fruit . Journal of Food Protection. 70(1):204-208.
EFFECT OF GAMMA RADIATION ON FURAN FORMATION IN READY-TO-EAT PRODUCTS AND THEIR INGREDIENTS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fan, X., Sommers, C.H. 2006. Effect of gamma radiation on furan formation in ready-to-eat products and their ingredients. Journal of Food Science. 71(7):C407-C412.
EFFECTS OF ULTRASOUND, IRRADIATION, AND ACIDIC ELECTROLYZED WATER ON GERMINATION OF ALFALFA AND BROCCOLI SEEDS AND ON ESCHERICHIA COLI O157:H7 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kim, H., Feng, H., Kushad, M., Fan, X. 2006. Effects of ultrasound, irradiation, and acidic electrolyzed water on germination of alfalfa and broccoli seeds and on escherichia coli o157:h7. Journal of Food Science. 71(6):M168-M173.
RESPONSES OF 'GOLDEN DELICIOUS' APPLES TO 1-MCP APPLIED IN AIR AND WATER - (Proceedings)
Argenta, L.C., Fan, X., Mattheis, J.P. 2006. Responses of 'golden delicious' apples to 1-mcp applied in air and water. Annual Meeting Horticultural Society. Hort Science. 41:1052.
IONIZING RADIATION OF EGGS - (Book / Chapter)
EFFECT OF VACUUM STEAM VACUUM TREATMENT ON MICROBIAL QUALITY OF WHOLE AND FRESH-CUT CANTLOUPE PIECES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ukuku, D.O., Kozempel, M.F., Fan, X. 2006. Effect of vacuum steam vacuum treatment on microbial quality of whole and fresh-cut cantloupe pieces. Journal of Food Protection. 69(7):1623-1629.
USE OF HOT WATER SURFACE TREATMENT OF WHOLE FRUIT AND GAMMA IRRADIATION TO MAINTAIN QUALITY OF FRESH-CUT CANTALOUPE - (Abstract Only)
Fan, X., Annous, B.A., Mattheis, J.P. 2006. Use of hot water surface treatment of whole fruit and gamma irradiation to maintain quality of fresh-cut cantaloupe. IFT Annual Meeting, June 24-28, 2006, Orlando, FL. Abstract #078F-04, p. 1.
HOT WATER SURFACE TREATMENT AND GAMMA IRRADIATION REDUCE MICROBIAL POPULATION AND MAINTAIN QUALITY OF FRESH-CUT CANTALOUPE - (Abstract Only)
Fan, X., Annous, B.A., Mattheis, J.P. 2006. Hot water surface treatment and gamma irradiation reduce microbial population and maintain quality of fresh-cut cantaloupe. International Fresh-cut Produce Association and S-294 Multi-State Research Project Meeting April 27-30, 2006, Baltimore, MD. Abstract #022-06, p. 13.
INACTIVATION OF SALMONELLA SEROVARS IN LIQUID WHOLE EGG BY HEAT FOLLOWING IRRADIATION TREATMENTS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
CONTROL OF IRRADIATION-INDUCED LIPID OXIDATION AND VOLATILE SULFUR COMPOUNDS USING ANTIOXIDANTS IN RAW MEAT AND READY-TO-EAT MEAT PRODUCTS - (Book / Chapter)
Fan, X. 2007. Control of irradiation-induced lipid oxidation and volatile sulfur compounds using antioxidants in raw meat and ready-to-eat meat products. In: Shahidi, F., Ho, C-T., editors. Antioxidant Measurement and Applications. Washington, DC: ACS Symposium Series. p. 401-418.
NONTHERMAL INACTIVATION OF E. COLI IN FRUIT JUICES USING RADIO FREQUENCY ELECTRIC FIELDS - (Book / Chapter)
Geveke, D.J., Brunkhorst, C., Cooke, P.H., Fan, X. 2006. Nonthermal inactivation of e. coli in fruit juices using radio frequency electric fields . In: Juneja, V.K., Cherry, J.P., Tunick, M.H., editors. Advances in Microbial Food Safety. Washington, D.C.:American Chemical Society. p. 121-139.
INACTIVATION OF SALMONELLA IN LIQUID WHOLE EGG BY IONIZING RADIATION AND HEAT - (Abstract Only)
Alvarez, I., Niemira, B.A., Fan, X., Sommers, C.H. 2005. Inactivation of salmonella in liquid whole egg by ionizing radiation and heat. Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting and Food Expo, July 16-20, 2005, New Orleans, LA. p. 108-4.
IRRADIATED GROUND BEEF FOR NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM - (Book / Chapter)
Fan, X. 2006. Irradiated ground beef for national school lunch program. In Sommers, C.H., Fan. X., editors. Food Irradiation Research and Technology. Ames, Iowa. IFT Press/Blackwell Publishing. p. 237-248.
REDUCTION OF TOXIC AND UNDESIRABLE CHEMICAL COMPOUNDS IN FOOD BY IONIZING IRRADIATION - (Abstract Only)
Fan, X. 2006. Reduction of toxic and undesirable chemical compounds in food by ionizing irradiation. 231st ACS National Meeting. March 26-30, 2006. Atlanta, GA. Abstract# AGFD 190, p. 20.
COMBINATION OF HOT WATER SURFACE PASTEURIZATION OF WHOLE FRUIT AND LOW DOSE GAMMA IRRADIATION OF FRESH-CUT CANTALOUPE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fan, X., Annous, B.A., Sokorai, K.J., Burke, A.M., Mattheis, J.P. 2006. Combination of hot water surface pasteurization of whole fruit and low dose gamma irradiation of fresh-cut cantaloupe. Journal of Food Protection. 69(4):912-919.
THE EFFECT OF GRAPEFRUIT EXTRACT AND TEMPERATURE ABUSE ON GROWTH OF CLOSTRIDIUM PERFRINGENS FROM SPORE INOCULA IN MARINATED, SOUS-VIDE CHICKEN PRODUCTS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Juneja, V.K., Fan, X., Pena-Ramos, A., Diaz, M., Pacheco-Aguilar, R. 2006. The effect of grapefruit extract and temperature abuse on growth of clostridium perfringens from spore inocula in marinated, sous-vide chicken products. Innovative Food Science and Emerging Technologies. 7:100-106.
INACTIVATION OF PATHOGENS IN COMPLEX READY-TO-EAT FOODS USING GAMMA IRRADIATION - (Abstract Only)
Alvarez, I., Niemira, B.A., Fan, X., Sommers, C.H. 2005. Inactivation of pathogens in complex ready-to-eat foods using gamma irradiation [abstract]. Institute of Food Technologists Nonthermal Processing Division Workshop. p.1.
LOW-DOSE IRRADIATION OF FRESH AND FRESH-CUT PRODUCE: SAFETY, SENSORY AND SHELF LIFE - (Book / Chapter)
Niemira, B.A., Fan, X. 2006. LOW-DOSE IRRADIATION OF FRESH AND FRESH-CUT PRODUCE: SAFETY, SENSORY AND SHELF LIFE. IN: Sommers, C., Fan, X., editors. Food Irradiation Research and Technology. Blackwell Publishing. p. 169-184.
REDUCTION OF IRRADIATION-INDUCED QUALITY CHANGES BY ROSEMARY EXTRACT IN READY-TO-EAT TURKEY PRODUCT - (Book / Chapter)
Fan, X., Sommers, C.H., Sokorai, K.J. 2006. Reduction of irradiation-induced quality changes by rosemary extract in ready-to-eat turkey product. In Havkin-Frenkel, D., Frenkel, C., Dudai, N., editors. Proceeding of the First International Symposium on Natural Preservatives in Food Systems. Acta Horticulture 709:61-67.
VOLATILE SULFUR COMPOUNDS CONTRIBUTE TO THE IRRADIATION-INDUCED OFF-ODOR IN ORANGE JUICE - (Abstract Only)
Fan, X. 2005. Volatile sulfur compounds contribute to the irradiation-induced off-odor in orange juice. IFT/EFFoST Nonthermal Processing Division Workshop, Septerm 15-16, 2005, ERRC, Wyndmoor, PA 19038. Abstract #4, p. 79.
IONIZING IRRADIATION INCREASES ANTIOXIDANT CAPACITY AND PHENOLIC CONTENT OF FRESH-CUT VEGETABLES - (Abstract Only)
Fan, X., Sokorai, K.J. 2005. Ionizing irradiation increases antioxidant capacity and phenolic content of fresh-cut vegetables. IFT/EFFoST Nonthermal Processing Division Workshop, September 15-16, 2005, ERRC, Wyndmoor, PA. Abstract #3, p. 80.
FORMATION OF FURAN FROM CARBOHYDRATES AND ASCORBIC ACID FOLLOWING EXPOSURE TO IONIZING RADIATION AND THERMAL PROCESSING - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fan, X. 2005. Formation of furan from carbohydrates and ascorbic acid following exposure to ionizing radiation and thermal processing. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 53:7826-7831.
STUDIES OF POST-IRRADIATION SURVIVAL OF LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES AND L. INNOCUA ON ENDIVE, REGROWTH UNDER MODIFIED ATMOSPHERE PACKAGING AND PRODUCT SENSORY QUALITIES - (Proceedings)
Niemira, B.A., Fan, X., Sokorai, K.J., Sommers, C.H., Rajkowski, K.T. 2006. STUDIES OF POST-IRRADIATION SURVIVAL OF LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES AND L. INNOCUA ON ENDIVE, REGROWTH UNDER MODIFIED ATMOSPHERE PACKAGING AND PRODUCT SENSORY QUALITIES. Meeting Abstract. 301-316.
RADIATION SENSITIVITY AND QUALITY OF FRESH-CUT VEGETABLES EXPOSED TO GAMMA RADIATION - (Proceedings)
Fan, X., Niemira, B.A., Rajkowski, K.T., Sokorai, K.J. 2006. Radiation sensitivity and quality of fresh-cut vegetables exposed to gamma radiation. IAEA, July 22-30, 2005, Islamabad, Pakistan. p. 286-293.
EFFECTS OF CALCIUM ASCORBATE AND IONIZING RADIATION ON THE SURVIVAL OF LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES AND PRODUCT QUALITY OF FRESH-CUT “GALA” APPLES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fan, X., Sokorai, K.J., Sommers, C.H., Niemira, B.A., Mattheis, J.P. 2005. Effects of calcium ascorbate and ionizing radiation on the survival of listeria monocytogenes and product quality of fresh-cut “gala” apples. Journal of Food Science. M352-358.
TRENDS IN FOOD IRRADIATION - (Abstract Only)
Niemira, B.A., Fan, X., Sommers, C.H., Alvarez, I. 2005. Trends in food irradiation. University of Sao Paulo, June 15, 2005, Sao Paulo, Brazil.
IRRADIATION OF FRESH AND FRESH-CUT PRODUCE - (Abstract Only)
Niemira, B.A., Fan, X. 2005. Irradiation of fresh and fresh-cut produce. Brazilian Association for Food Protection Annual Meeting, June 13-14 2005, Sao Paulo, Brazil.
IMPACT OF IONIZING RADIATION AND THERMAL TREATMENTS ON FURAN LEVELS IN FRUIT JUICES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fan, X. 2005. Impact of ionizing radiation and thermal treatments on furan levels in fruit juices. Journal of Food Science. 70(7):E409-E414.
ASSESSMENT OF QUALITY ATTRIBUTES OF FRESH-CUT VEGETABLES EXPOSED TO IONIZING RADIATION - (Abstract Only)
Fan, X. 2005. Assessment of quality attributes of fresh-cut vegetables exposed to ionizing radiation (abstract). International Fresh-Cut Processors Association. Paper No. 014-04.
INTERACTIVE EFFECTS OF 1-MCP, METHYL JASMONATE AND CA STORAGE ON QUALITY OF 'FUJI' APPLE FRUIT - (Proceedings)
Argenta, L., Mattheis, J.P., Fan, X. 2005. Interactive effects of 1-MCP, methyl jasmonate and CA storage on quality of 'Fuji' apple fruit. Controlled Atmosphere Conference Proceedings.
INTERACTIVE RESPONSES OF 'GALA' APPLE FRUIT VOLATILE PRODUCTION TO CONTROLLED ATMOSPHERE STORAGE AND CHEMCIAL INHIBITION OF ETHYLENE ACTION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mattheis, J.P., Fan, X., Argenta, L.C. 2005. Interactive responses of 'Gala' apple fruit volatile production to controlled atmosphere storage and chemcial inhibition of ethylene action. Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry 53(11):4510-4516.
USE OF ROSEMARY EXTRACT TO REDUCE UNDESIRABLE QUALITY CHANGES OF READY-TO-EAT TURKEY BOLOGNA INDUCED BY IONIZING RADIATION - (Proceedings)
Fan, X., Sommers, C.H. 2005. Use of rosemary extract to reduce undesirable quality changes of ready-to-eat turkey bologna induced by ionizing radiation. International Symposium on Natural Preservatives in Food Systems, March 30-31, 2005, Princeton, NJ. Abstract #4, p. 27.
EFFECTS OF CALCIUM ASCORBATE, AN ANTIOXIDANT AND ANTIBROWNING AGENT, ON RADIATION RESISTANCE OF L. MONOCYTOGENES AND QUALITY OF "GALA" APPLE SLICES - (Abstract Only)
Fan, X., Sokorai, K.J., Sommers, C.H., Niemira, B.A., Mattheis, J.P. 2005. Effects of calcium ascorbate, an antioxidant and antibrowning agent, on radiation resistance of l. monocytogenes and quality of "gala" apple slices. Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting, July 16-20, 2004, New Orleans, LA. p. 36E-31.
IRRADIATION DESTRUCT VALUES OF SHIGELLA SONNIE, SALMONELLA OR ESCHERICHIA COLI O157:H7 AND POST IRRADIATION SURVIVAL AND REGROWTH OF INDIGENOUS MICROFLORA ON VEGETABLE SPROUTS AND ON WARM/COLD WATER-WASHED CUT ICEBERG LETTUCE - (Proceedings)
Rajkowski, K.T., Fan, X., Sommers, C.H., Niemira, B.A. 2006. Irradiation destruct values of shigella sonnie, salmonella or escherichia coli o157:h7 and post irradiation survival and regrowth of indigenous microflora on vegetable sprouts and on warm/cold water-washed cut iceberg lettuce. IAEA, July 25-29, 2005, Vienna, Austria. p. 317-324.
EFFECT OF SEQUENTIAL TREATMENT OF WARM WATER DIP AND LOW DOSE GAMMA IRRADIATION ON THE QUALITY OF FRESH-CUT GREEN ONIONS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kim, H., Feng, H., Toshkov, S.A., Fan, X. 2005. Effect of sequential treatment of warm water dip and low dose gamma irradiation on the quality of fresh-cut green onions. Journal of Food Science. 70:m179-185.
ASSESSMENT OF RADIATION SENSITIVITY OF FRESH-CUT VEGETABLES USING ELECTROLYTE LEAKAGE MEASUREMENT - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fan, X., Sokorai, K.J. 2005. Assessment of radiation sensitivity of fresh-cut vegetables using electrolyte leakage measurement. Postharvest Biology and Technology. 36: 191-197.
FACTORS AFFECTING EFFICACY OF 1-MCP TO MAINTAIN QUALITY OF APPLE FRUIT AFTER STORAGE - (Proceedings)
ANTIOXIDANT CAPACITY OF FRESH-CUT VEGETABLES EXPOSED TO IONIZING RADIATION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fan, X. 2005. Antioxidant capacity of fresh-cut vegetables exposed to ionizing radiation. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 85: 995-1000.
QUALITY OF FRESH-CUT APPLE SLICES AS AFFECTED BY IONIZING RADIATION AND CALCIUM ASCORBATE TREATMENT - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fan, X., Niemira, B.A., Mattheis, J.P., Hong, Z., Olson, D.W. 2005. Quality of fresh-cut apple slices as affected by ionizing radiation and calcium ascorbate treatment. Journal of Food Science. 70(2) S143-148.
SENSORY EVALUATION OF IRRADIATED GROUND BEEF PATTIES FOR THE NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fan, X., Niemira, B.A., Rajkowski, K.T., Phillips, J.G., Sommers, C.H. 2004. Sensory evaluation of irradiated ground beef patties for the national school lunch program. Journal of Food Science. 69:S394-S387.
PRODUCTION OF VOLATILE COMPOUNDS BY 'FUJI" APPLES FOLLOWING EXPOSURE TO HIGH CO2 OR LOW O2 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Argenta, L.C., Mattheis, J.P., Fan, X., Finger, F.L. 2004. Production of volatile compounds by 'Fuji" apples following exposure to high CO2 or low O2. Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry. 52:5957-5963.
INVOLVEMENT OF VOLATILE SULFUR COMPOUNDS IN IONIZING RADIATION-INDUCED OFF-ODOR OF FRESH ORANGE JUICE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fan, X. 2004. Involvement of volatile sulfur compounds in ionizing radiation-induced off-odor of fresh orange juice. Journal of Food Science. 69(8):C593-C598.
NATURE, CAUSE AND CONTROL OF IRRADIATION-INDUCED OFF-ODOR IN READY-TO-EAT MEAT PRODUCTS - (Book / Chapter)
Fan, X. 2005. Nature, cause and control of irradiation-induced off-odor in ready-to-eat meat products. In: Weerasinghe, D.K., Sucan, A.K., editors. Process and reaction flavors: Recent development. ACS Symposium Series No. 905. Washington, DC: American Chemical Society. p.208-221.
IONIZING RADIATION AND ANTIOXIDANTS AFFECT VOLATILE SULFUR COMPOUNDS, LIPID OXIDATION AND COLOR OF READY-TO-EAT TURKEY BOLOGNA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fan, X., Sommers, C.H., Sokorai, K.J. 2004. Irradiation and antioxidants affect volatile sulfur compounds, lipid oxidation and color of ready-to-eat turkey bologna. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 52:3509-3515.
IRRADIATION AND MODIFIED ATMOSPHERE PACKAGING OF ENDIVE INFLUENCES SURVIVAL AND REGROWTH OF LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES AND PRODUCT SENSORY QUALITIES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Niemira, B.A., Fan, X., Sokorai, K.J. 2005. Irradiation and modified atmosphere packaging of endive influences survival and regrowth of listeria monocytogenes and product sensory qualities. Journal of Radiation Physics and Chemistry. 72:41-48.
IRRADIATION OF READY-TO-EAT FOODS AT USDA'S EASTERN REGIONAL RESEARCH CENTER - 2003 UPDATE - (Proceedings)
Sommers, C.H., Fan, X., Niemira, B.A., Rajkowski, K.T. 2004. Irradiation of ready-to-eat foods at usda's eastern regional research center - 2003 update. Journal of Radiation Physics and Chemistry. 71:511-514.
EFFECT OF PH ON THE SURVIVAL OF LISTERIA INNOCUA IN CALCIUM ASCORBATE SOLUTIONS AND ON QUALITY OF FRESH-CUT APPLES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Karaibrahimoglu, Y., Fan, X., Sapers, G.M., Sokorai, K.J. 2004. Effect of ph on the survival of listeria innocua in calcium ascorbate solutions and on quality of fresh-cut apples. Journal of Food Protection. 67:751-757.
MANAGEMENT OF CLIMACTERIC FRUIT RIPENING WITH 1-METHYLCYCLOPROPENE, AN INHIBITOR OF ETHYLENE ACTION - (Proceedings)
MATTHEIS, J.P., FAN, X., ARGENTA, L. MANAGEMENT OF CLIMACTERIC FRUIT RIPENING WITH 1-METHYLCYCLOPROPENE, AN INHIBITOR OF ETHYLENE ACTION. PROCEEDINGS OF PLANT GROWTH REGULATORS SOCIETY OF AMERICA. pp. 20-25. 2003.
CHANGES IN GROWTH AND ANTIOXIDANT STATUS OF ALFALFA SPROUTS DURING SPROUTING AS AFFECTED BY GAMMA IRRADIATION OF SEEDS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
FAN, X., THAYER, D.W., SOKORAI, K.J. CHANGES IN GROWTH AND ANTIOXIDANT STATUS OF ALFALFA SPROUTS DURING SPROUTING AS AFFECTED BY GAMMA IRRADIATION OF SEEDS. JOURNAL OF FOOD PROTECTION. 2004. V. 67. NO. 3. P. 561-566.
LOW DOSE IONIZING RADIATION OF FRUIT JUICE: BENEFITS AND CONCERNS - (Book / Chapter)
FAN, X., NIEMIRA, B.A., THAYER, D.W. LOW DOSE IONIZING RADIATION OF FRUIT JUICE: BENEFITS AND CONCERNS. BOOK CHAPTER. 2004. CHAPTER 9. P. 138-150.
IRRADIATION OF READY-TO-EAT MEATS: ELIMINATING LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES WHILE MAINTAINING PRODUCT QUALITY. - (Book / Chapter)
Sommers, C.H., Keser, N., Fan, X., Wallace, F.M., Novak, J.S., Handel, A.P., Niemira, B.A. 2004. Irradiation of ready-to-eat meats: eliminating listeria monocytogenes while maintaining product quality. Komolprasert V. and Morehouse, K. Washington, D.C. American Chemical Society. p. 77-89.
IONIZING RADIATION INDUCES FORMATION OF MALONDIALDEHYDE, FORMALDEHYDE AND ACETALDEHYDE FROM CARBOHYDRATES AND ORGANIC ACID - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
FAN, X. IONIZING RADIATION INDUCES FORMATION OF MALONDIALDEHYDE, FORMALDEHYDE AND ACETALDEHYDE FROM CARBOHYDRATES AND ORGANIC ACID. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURE AND FOOD CHEMISTRY. 2003. V. 51. P. 5946-5949.
EFFECT OF GAMMA RADIATION ON VISUAL QUALITY OF FRESH-CUT VEGETABLES - (Proceedings)
Fan, X., Sokorai, K.J. 2003. Effect of gamma radiation on visual quality of fresh-cut vegetables. International Meeting on Radiatoin Processing. September 7-12, 2003, Chicago, IL. Abstract #10, p. 10.
RADIATION (GAMMA) RESISTANCE AND POST-IRRADIATION GROWTH OF LISTERIA MONOCTYTOGENES SUSPENDED IN BEEF BOLOGNA THAT CONTAINED SODIUM DIACETATE AND POTASSIUM LACTATE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
SOMMERS, C.H., FAN, X., NIEMIRA, B.A., SOKORAI, K.J. RADIATION (GAMMA) RESISTANCE AND POST-IRRADIATION GROWTH OF LISTERIA MONOCTYTOGENES SUSPENDED IN BEEF BOLOGNA THAT CONTAINED SODIUM DIACETATE AND POTASSIUM LACTATE. JOURNAL OF FOOD SAFETY. 2003. V. 66. P. 2051-2056.
INFLUENCE OF 1-METHYLCYCLOPROPENE ON RIPENING, STORAGE LIFE AND VOLATILE PRODUCTION BY 'D'ANJOU' CV. PEAR FRUIT - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
ARGENTA, L.C., FAN, X., MATTHEIS, J.P. INFLUENCE OF 1-METHYLCYCLOPROPENE ON RIPENING, STORAGE LIFE AND VOLATILE PRODUCTION BY 'D'ANJOU' CV. PEAR FRUIT. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY. 2003. v. 51(13). p. 3858-3864.
MANAGEMENT OF CLIMACTERIC FRUIT RIPENING WITH 1-METHYLCYCLOPROPENE, AN INHIBITOR OF ETHYLENE ACTION. - (Proceedings)
MATTHEIS, J.P., FAN, X., ARGENTA, L. MANAGEMENT OF CLIMACTERIC FRUIT RIPENING WITH 1-METHYLCYCLOPROPENE, AN INHIBITOR OF ETHYLENE ACTION. PLANT GROWTH REGULATOR SOCIETY OF AMERICA QUARTERLY. 31:80. 2003.
USE OF IONIZING RADIATION TO IMPROVE SENSORY AND MICROBIAL QUALITY OF FRESH-CUT GREEN ONION LEAVES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
FAN, X., NIEMIRA, B.A., SOKORAI, K.J. USE OF IONIZING RADIATION TO IMPROVE SENSORY AND MICROBIAL QUALITY OF FRESH-CUT GREEN ONION LEAVES. JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE. 2003. V. 68. P. 1478-1483.
SENSORIAL NUTRITIONAL AND MICROBIOLOGICAL QUALITY OF FRESH CILANTRO LEAVES AS INFLUENCED BY IONIZING IRRADIATION AND STORAGE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
FAN, X., NIEMIRA, B.A., BAXENDALE, K.J. SENSORIAL NUTRITIONAL AND MICROBIOLOGICAL QUALITY OF FRESH CILANTRO LEAVES AS INFLUENCED BY IONIZING IRRADIATION AND STORAGE. FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL. 2003. V. 36. P. 713-719.
IONIZING RADIATION SENSITIVITY OF LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES AND L. INNOCUA INOCULATED ON ENDIVE (CICHORIUM ENDIVA) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
NIEMIRA, B.A., FAN, X., SOKORAI, K.J., SOMMERS, C.H. IONIZING RADIATION SENSITIVITY OF LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES AND L. INNOCUA INOCULATED ON ENDIVE (CICHORIUM ENDIVA). JOURNAL OF FOOD PROTECTION. 2003. V. 66 (6). P. 993-998.
FORMULATION OF SOY- AND BEEF-BASED READY TO EAT FOOD PRODUCTS INFLUENCES RADIATION SENSITIVITY OF SURFACE-INOCULATED LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES AND POST-IRRADIATION PRODUCT SENSORY PROPERTIES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
NIEMIRA, B.A., SOMMERS, C.H., FAN, X., SOKORAI, K.J. FORMULATION OF SOY- AND BEEF-BASED READY TO EAT FOOD PRODUCTS INFLUENCES RADIATION SENSITIVITY OF SURFACE-INOCULATED LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES AND POST-IRRADIATION PRODUCT SENSORY PROPERTIES. JOURNAL OF FOOD SAFETY. 2003. V. 23. P. 35-46.
RADIATION SENSITIVITY OF A PATHOGEN (LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES) AND A SURROGATE (L. INNOCUA) ON INOCULATED ENDIVE (CICHORIUM ENDIVA) - (Other)
Niemira, B.A., Fan, X., Sommers, C.H. 2003. Radiation sensitivity of a pathogen (listeria monocytogenes) and a surrogate (l. innocua) on inoculated endive (cichorium endiva). Report of 2nd FAO/IAE Research Co-ordination Meeting (RCM), April 14-18, 2003, Belfast, Ireland. p. 94-96.
IRRADIATION (GAMMA) OF FINE EMULSION SAUSAGE THAT CONTAINTED SODIUM DIACETATE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
SOMMERS, C.H., FAN, X. IRRADIATION (GAMMA) OF FINE EMULSION SAUSAGE THAT CONTAINTED SODIUM DIACETATE.. JOURNAL OF FOOD PROTECTION. 2002. V. 66(5). P. 819-824.
WARM WATER TREATMENT IN COMBINATION WITH MODIFIED ATMOSPHERE PACKAGING REDUCED UNDESIRABLE EFFECTS OF IRRADIATION ON THE QUALITY OF FRESH-CUT ICEBERG LETTUCE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
FAN, X., TOIVONEN, P.M., RAJKOWSKI, K.T., BAXENDALE, K.J. WARM WATER TREATMENT IN COMBINATION WITH MODIFIED ATMOSPHERE PACKAGING REDUCED UNDESIRABLE EFFECTS OF IRRADIATION ON THE QUALITY OF FRESH-CUT ICEBERG LETTUCE.. JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE. 2002. V. 51. P. 1231-1236.
SAFETY FOOD IRRADIATION WITH HIGH ENERGY X-RAYS: THEORETICAL EXPECTATIONS AND EXPERIMENTAL EVIDENCE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gregoire, O., Cleland, M.R., Mittendorfer, J., Dababneh, S., Ehlermann, D.A., Fan, X., Kappeler, F., Logar, J., Meissner, J., Thayer, D.W. 2003. Safety food irradiation with high energy x-rays: theoretical expectations and experimental evidence. Journal of Radiation Physics and Chemistry. 67(2):169-183.
CHANGES IN VOLATILE COMPOUNDS OF GAMMA IRRADIATED FRESH CILANTRO LEAVES DURING COLD STORAGE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
FAN, X., BAXENDALE, K.J. CHANGES IN VOLATILE COMPOUNDS OF GAMMA IRRADIATED FRESH CILANTRO LEAVES DURING COLD STORAGE. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY. 2002. V. 50. P. 7622-7627.
CHANGES IN STRUCTURE AND COLOR CHARACTERISTICS OF IRRADIATED CHICKEN BREASTS AS A FUNCTION OF DOSAGE AND STORAGE TIME - (Proceedings)
USE OF VACUUM-STEAM-VACUUM AND IONIZING RADIATION TO ELIMINATE LISTERIA INNOCUA FROM HAM - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
SOMMERS, C.H., KOZEMPEL, M.F., FAN, X., RADEWONUK, E.R. USE OF VACUUM-STEAM-VACUUM AND IONIZING RADIATION TO ELIMINATE LISTERIA INNOCUA FROM HAM. JOURNAL OF FOOD PROTECTION. 2002. V. 65. P. 1981-1983.
SENSORIAL AND CHEMICAL QUALITY OF GAMMA IRRADIATED FRESH-CUT ICEBERG LETTUCE IN MODIFIED ATMOSPHERE PACKAGES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
FAN, X., BAXENDALE, K.J. SENSORIAL AND CHEMICAL QUALITY OF GAMMA IRRADIATED FRESH-CUT ICEBERG LETTUCE IN MODIFIED ATMOSPHERE PACKAGES. JOURNAL OF FOOD PROTECTION. 2002. V. 65(11). P. 1760-1765.
QUALITY OF ALFALFA SPROUTS GROWN FROM IRRADIATED SEEDS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fan, X., Rajkowski, K.T., Thayer, D.W. 2003. Quality of alfalfa sprouts grown from irradiated seeds. Journal of Food Quality. 26:165-176.
VOLATILE SULFUR COMPOUNDS IN IRRADIATED PRE-COOKED TURKEY BREAST ANALYZED WITH PULSED FLAME PHOTOMETRIC DETECTION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
FAN, X., SOMMERS, C.H., THAYER, D.W., LEHOTAY, S.J. VOLATILE SULFUR COMPOUNDS IN IRRADIATED PRE-COOKED TURKEY BREAST ANALYZED WITH PULSED FLAME PHOTOMETRIC DETECTION. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY. 2002. V. 50. P. 4257-4261.
Influence of 1-methylcyclopropene on ripening, storage life and volatile production by ‘d'Anjou’ cv. pear fruit - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Argenta, L.C., Fan, X., Mattheis, J.P. 2002. Influence of 1-methylcyclopropene on ripening, storage life and volatile production by ‘d'Anjou’ cv. pear fruit. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 51:3858–3864.
IRRADIATION TEMPERATURE INFLUENCES PRODUCT QUALITY FACTORS OF FROZEN VEGETABLES AND RADIATION SENSITIVITY OF INOCULATED LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
SUSPENDING LETTUCE TYPE INFLUENCES RECOVERABILITY AND RADIATION SENSITIVITYOF ESCHERICHIA COLI O157:H7 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
RESPONSES OF 'BING' AND 'RAINIER' SWEET CHERRY FRUIT TO ETHYLENE AND 1-METHYLCYCLOPROPENE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
GONG, Y., FAN, X., MATTHEIS, J.P. RESPONSES OF 'BING' AND 'RAINIER' SWEET CHERRIES TO ETHYLENE AND 1-METHYLCYCLOPROPENE. JOURNAL OF AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HORTICULTURE SCIENCE. 2002. v. 127(5). p. 831-835.
EFFECT OF DEXTROSE AND GAMMA RADIATION ON BEEF BOLOGNA ANTIOXIDANT POWER, LIPID OXIDATION, COLOR, AND VIABILITY OF LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
CHANGES IN STRUCTURE AND COLOR CHARACTERISTICS OF IRRADIATED CHICKEN BREASTS AS A FUNCTION OF DOSAGE AND STORAGE TIME - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
LIU, Y., FAN, X., CHEN, Y.R., THAYER, D.W. CHANGES IN STRUCTURE AND COLOR CHARACTERISTICS OF IRRADIATED CHICKEN BREASTS AS A FUNCTION OF DOSAGE AND STORAGE TIME. JOURNAL OF MEAT SCIENCE. 63:301-307. 2003.
MEASUREMENT OF MALONALDEHYDE IN APPLE JUICE USING GC-MS AND A COMPARISON TO THE THIOBARBITURIC ACID ASSAY - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fan, X. 2002. Measurement of malonaldehyde in apple juice using gc-ms and a comparison to the thiobarbituric acid assay. Journal of Food Chemistry. 2002. V. 77. P. 353-359.
GAMMA RADIATION INFLUENCES BROWNING, ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY AND MALONDIALDEHYDE LEVEL OF APPLE JUICE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
RESEARCH PLANS: MICROBIOLOGICAL AND SENSORIAL RESPONSE OF LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES INOCULATED LEAFY SALAD VEGETABLES FOLLOWING IRRADIATION AND REFRIGERATED STORAGE UNDER MODIFIED ATMOSPHERE - (Proceedings)
Niemira, B.A., Fan, X., Rajkowski, K.T., Thayer, D.W. 2001. Research plans: microbiological and sensorial response of listeria monocytogenes inoculated leafy salad vegetables following irradiation and refrigerated storage under modified atmosphere. Report of First FAO/IAEA Research Co-Ordination Meeting, November 5-9, 2001, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil. p. 19.
EFFECT OF IONIZING RADIATION ON BEEF BOLOGNA CONTAINING SOY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
QUALITY OF FRUIT AND FRUIT JUICE IRRADIATED FOR THE CONTROL OF FOODBORNE PATHOGENS - (Proceedings)
Fan, X., Niemira, B.A., Thayer, D.W., Mattheis, J.P. 2001. Quality of fruit and fruit juice irradiated for the control of foodborne pathogens. Proceedings of the United States - Japan. p. J1-J11.
TREATMENT WITH 1-MCP DELAYS DISSIPATION OF WATERCORE DURING CONTROLLED ATMOSPHERE STORAGE OF FUJI APPLE FRUIT - (Abstract Only)
Mattheis, J.P., Argenta, L.C., Fan, X. Treatment with 1-MCP delays dissipation of watercore during controlled atmosphere storage of Fuji apple fruit. HortScience. 36(3): 467.