Research Project: Development and Validation of Innovative Food Processing Interventions

Location: Food Safety and Intervention Technologies Research

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon will take you to the publication reprint.)

Biocidal activity of fast pyroloysis biochar against E.coli 0157:H7 in soil varies based on production temperature or age of biochar - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gurtler, J., Mullen, C.A., Boateng, A.A., Masek, O., Camp, M.J. 2020. Biocidal activity of fast pyroloysis biochar against E.coli 0157:H7 in soil varies based on production temperature or age of biochar. Journal of Food Protection. 83:1020-1029.

Inactivation of yeast and bacteria using combinations of radio frequency electric fields and ultraviolet light - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

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.

Nisin-based antimicrobial combination with cold plasma treatment inactivate Listeria monocytogenes on granny smith apples - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ukuku, D.O., Niemira, B.A., Uknalis, J. 2019. Nisin-based antimicrobial combination with cold plasma treatment inactivate Listeria monocytogenes on granny smith apples. LWT - Food Science and Technology. 104:120-127. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lwt.2018.12.049.

A two-step antimicrobial processing intervention for inactivation of bacteria on produce surface - (Proceedings)
Ukuku, D.O., Mukhopadhyay, S., Olanya, O.M., Niemira, B.A. 2019. A two-step antimicrobial processing intervention for inactivation of bacteria on produce surface. UJNR Food & Agricultural Panel Proceedings. TSukuba, Ibaraki, Japan., Page 31-31.

Nisin based organic acids inactivation of Salmonella on Grape tomatoes: Efficacy of treatment using bioluminescences ATP Assay - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Berrios-Rodriguez, A., Ukuku, D.O., Olanya, O.M., Cassidy, J.M., Orellana, L.E., Mukhopadhyay, S., Niemira, B.A. 2019. Nisin based organic acids inactivation of Salmonella on grape tomatoes: efficacy of treatment using bioluminescences ATP assay. Journal of Food Protection. 83(1):68-74. https://doi.org/10.4315/0362-028X.JFP-19-275.

Thermal inactivation kinetics of three heat-resistant Salmonella in whole liquid egg - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gurtler, J., Juneja, V.K., Jones, D.R., Pruohit, A. 2019. Thermal inactivation kinetics of three heat-resistant Salmonella in whole liquid egg. Journal of Food Protection. 82(9):1465-1471.

Advances in Postharvest Sanitizing Regimes for Hoticultural Produce - (Book / Chapter)

Antimicrobial treatments and cold storage inactivates injured salmonella bacteria on melon surfaces and fresh-cut pieces - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ukuku, D.O., Mukhopadhyay, S., Olanya, O.M., Niemira, B.A. 2019. Antimicrobial treatments and cold storage inactivates injured salmonella bacteria on melon surfaces and fresh-cut pieces. Journal of Food Processing and Preservation. https://doi.org/10.1111/jfpp.13943.

Effect of time and storage temperature on injured salmonella bacteria on honeydew and cantaloupe melons after sanitizing treatments and fresh-cut preparation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Effects of antimicrobials on the thermal sensitivity of foodborne pathogens: A review - (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.

Efficacy of ATP assay for assessment of bacterial populations on grape tomatoes treated with gamma radiation and novel antimicrobial solution - (Abstract Only)

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.

Survival and growth of transferred salmonella and aerobic mesophilic bacteria from melon rinds to fresh juices during juices preparation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ukuku, D.O., Mukhopadhyay, S., Olanya, O.M. 2018. Survival and growth of transferred salmonella and aerobic mesophilic bacteria from melon rinds to fresh juices during juices preparation. Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems. https://doi.org/10.3389/fsufs.2018.00078.

Can acceptable quality angel food cakes be made using pasteurized shell eggs? The effects of mixing factors on functional properties of angel food cakes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Singh, A., Geveke, D.J., Jones, D.R., Tilman, E.D. 2019. Can acceptable quality angel food cakes be made using pasteurized shell eggs? The effects of mixing factors on functional properties of angel food cakes. Food Science and Nutrition. 7: 987-996.

Optimization of the radio frequency power, time and cooling water temperature for pasteurization of Salmonella typhimurium in shell eggs - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yang, Y., Geveke, D.J., Brunkhorst, C.D., Sites, J.E., Geveke, N., Tilman, E.D. 2019. Optimization of the radio frequency power, time and cooling water temperature for pasteurization of Salmonella typhimurium in shell eggs. Journal of Food Engineering. 247:130-135.

Yersinia - (Book / Chapter)
Ukuku, D.O., Md Latiful, B. 2019. Yersinia Enterocolitica. Editors: M. P. Docyle, F. Dietz-Gonzalez and C. Hill. Food Microbiology: Fundamentals and Frontiers, 5th Edition. Pages: 437-450

Challenges in recovering foodborne pathogens from low-water activity foods: A review - (Review Article)
Gurtler, J., Keller, S., Kornacki, J., Annous, B.A., Jin, Z.T., Fan, X. 2019. Challenges in recovering foodborne pathogens from low-water activity foods: A review. Journal of Food Protection. 82(6):988-996. https://doi.org/10.4315/0362-028X.JFP-18-204.

Aerobic composting to inactivate foodborne pathogens for crop soil application: a review - (Review Article)

An improved radio frequency method to pasteurize salmonella in shell eggs - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Geveke, D.J., Bigley, A., Brunkhorst, C., Jones, D.R., Tilman, E.D. 2018. An improved radio frequency method to pasteurize salmonella in shell eggs. International Journal of Food Science and Technology. https://doi.org/10.1111/ijfs.13843.

Salmonella enterica contamination of market fresh tomatoes: a review - (Review Article)
Gurtler, J., Harlee, N.A., Smelser, A.M., Schneider, K.R. 2018. Salmonella enterica contamination of market fresh tomatoes: a review. Journal of Food Protection. Volume 81, No.7, Pages 1193-1213.

Surfactant-enhanced disinfection of the human norovirus surrogate, Tulane virus, with organic acids and surfactant - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lacombe, A., Niemira, B.A., Gurtler, J., Kingsley, D.H., Li, X., Chen, H. 2018. Surfactant-enhanced disinfection of the human norovirus surrogate, Tulane virus, with organic acids and surfactant. Journal of Food Protection. 81(2):279-283.

Guest editorial, special issue on new food processing technologies and food safety - (Other)
Bari, M., Grumezescu, A., Ukuku, D.O., Dey, G., Miyaji, T. 2017. Guest editorial, special issue on new food processing technologies and food safety. Journal of Food Quality. doi:10.1155/2017/3535917.

Can acceptable quality angel food cakes be made using pasteurized shell eggs? The effects of processing factors on functional properties of angel food cakes - (Abstract Only)
Singh, A., Geveke, D.J. 2017. Can acceptable quality angel food cakes be made using pasteurized shell eggs? The effects of processing factors on functional properties of angel food cakes. Annual Meeting of the Institute of Food Technologists; Las Vegas, NV 6/25-6/28/2017.Volume 1, Page 1.

Pathogen decontamination in crop soil: A review - (Review Article)
Gurtler, J. 2017. Pathogen decontamination in crop soil: A review. Journal of Food Protection. 80:1461-1470.

Appearance and overall acceptability of fresh-cut cantaloupe pieces from whole melon treated with wet steam process - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ukuku, D.O., Geveke, D.J., Chau, L.I., Bigley, A., Niemira, B.A. 2017. Appearance and overall acceptability of fresh-cut cantaloupe pieces from whole melon treated with wet steam process. LWT - Food Science and Technology. doi: 10.1016/j.lwt.2017.04.033.

Selection, validation and utility of pathogen surrogate bacteria used in food safety challenge studies: A Review - (Review Article)
Hu, M., Gurtler, J. 2017. Selection, validation and utility of pathogen surrogate bacteria used in food safety challenge studies: A Review. Journal of Food Protection. 80:1506-1536.

Advantages of virulotyping foodborne pathogens over traditional identification and characterization methods - (Book / Chapter)
Gurtler, J., Doyle, M.P., Kornacki, J.L., Fratamico, P.M., Gehring, A.G., Paoli, G. 2017. Advantages of virulotyping foodborne pathogens over traditional identification and characterization methods. Foodborne Pathogens Virulence Factors and Host Susceptability. New York, NY: Springer Publishing. p. 3-40.

Injury and recovery of salmonella, Escherichia coli 0157:H7 and Listeria Monocytogenes on cantaloupe rind surfaces after hyrdogren peroxide and minimal thermal treatment - (Abstract Only)
Ukuku, D.O., Mukhopadhyay, S., Olanya, O.M., Niemira, B.A. 2017. Injury and recovery of salmonella, Escherichia coli 0157:H7 and Listeria Monocytogenes on cantaloupe rind surfaces after hyrdogren peroxide and minimal thermal treatment.[Abstract]. International Association for Food Protection., Tampa, Florida., Volume 1, Page 1.

Antimicrobial and cold plasma treatments for inactivation of listeria monocytogenes on whole apple surface - (Abstract Only)
Ukuku, D.O., Niemira, B.A., Uknalis, J. 2017. Antimicrobial and cold plasma treatments for inactivation of listeria monocytogenes on whole apple surface. [Abstract].Annual Meeting of the Institute of Food Technologists.Las Vegas, NV., Volume 1, Page 1.

Rapid pasteurization of shell eggs using RF - (Abstract Only)
Geveke, D.J., Bigley, A., Brunkhorst, C. 2016. Rapid pasteurization of shell eggs using RF. Meeting Abstract. Volume 1, Page 1. Prinecton, NJ 11/20/2016.

Interventions for shell eggs - (Abstract Only)
Geveke, D.J. 2016. Interventions for shell eggs. Meeting Abstract. Volume 1, Page 1.