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Research Project: Validation and Commercialization of Innovative Processing Technologies

Location: Characterization and Interventions for Foodborne Pathogens

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.

Effect of radio frequency energy for intervention processing on the quality of intact eggs Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bermudez-Aguirre, L.D., Sites, J.E., Carter, J.R., Uknalis, J., Niemira, B.A. 2024. Effect of radio frequency energy for intervention processing on the quality of intact eggs. Foods. 13:3457. https://doi.org/10.3390/foods13213457.

Radio frequency plus heat for in-shell egg pasteurization Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bermudez-Aguirre, L.D., Sites, J.E., Carter, J.R., Niemira, B.A. 2024. Radio frequency plus heat for in-shell egg pasteurization. Innovative Food Science and Emerging Technologies. 98:103834. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ifset.2024.103834.

Thermal resistance of avirulent Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium in albumen, yolk, and liquid whole egg. Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bermudez-Aguirre, L.D., Boyd, G., Niemira, B.A., Uknalis, J. 2024. Thermal resistance of avirulent Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium in albumen, yolk, and liquid whole egg. ACS Food Science and Technology. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsfoodscitech.4c00108.

Cold Plasma - A New Approach for Food Safety - (Abstract Only)

USDA-ARS research in cold plasma as a nonthermal food safety intervention - (Abstract Only)

Research and Development of Cold Plasma - From First Principles to Commercialization - (Abstract Only)

Cold plasma technologies to enhance food safety, quality, and functionality - (Abstract Only)

Cold plasma for food processing and preservation - (Book / Chapter)

Jargon, technical language, and terminology for effective science communication - (Abstract Only)

Cold plasma processing for food safety - (Trade Journal)

Risk management options for preparedness and response to emerging Pathogens - (Abstract Only)

Root cause analysis: Putting it to work for you - (Abstract Only)

Risk assessment for food safety interventions in sustainable agriculture and nutrition - (Abstract Only)

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.

Survival of Listeria strains and shelf life determination of fresh blueberries (Vaccinium corymbosum) treated with cold atmospheric plasma Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Concha-Meyer, A.A., González-Esparza, A., Cullen, P.J., Veloso, F., Favre, M., Valenzuela, J.C., Toloza, L., Niemira, B.A. 2024. Survival of Listeria strains and shelf life determination of fresh blueberries (Vaccinium corymbosum) treated with cold atmospheric plasma. Foods. 13(6):822. https://doi.org/10.3390/foods13060822.

Applied root cause analysis: Using your results to effectively manage risk - (Proceedings)

Root cause analysis: Putting it to work for you - (Trade Journal)

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.

Effect of nisin, EDTA, and abuse temperature on the growth of Salmonella Typhimurium in liquid whole egg during refrigerated storage Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bermudez-Aguirre, L.D., Niemira, B.A. 2023. Effect of nisin, EDTA, and abuse temperature on the growth of Salmonella Typhimurium in liquid whole egg during refrigerated storage. Food Research International. 174:113568. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodres.2023.113568.

A review on plasma-activated water and its application in the meat industry Reprint Icon - (Review Article)
Hadinoto, K., Niemira, B.A., Trujillo, F.J. 2023. A review on plasma-activated water and its application in the meat industry. Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety. 22(6):4993-5019. https://doi.org/10.1111/1541-4337.13250.

Radio frequency treatment of food: A review on pasteurization and disinfestation Reprint Icon - (Review Article)
Bermudez-Aguirre, L.D., Niemira, B.A. 2023. Radio frequency treatment of food: A review on pasteurization and disinfestation. Foods. 12(16):3057. https://doi.org/10.3390/foods12163057.

Biological control of human pathogens on produce - (Book / Chapter)

Cold Plasma: Fact sheet for food processors - (Book / Chapter)

Case studies beyond nuclear/radiological accidents - (Book / Chapter)

Pulsed Light Can Inactivate Salmonella in Packaged Tomatoes and Reduce Microbial Loads without Affecting Quality - (Abstract Only)

Cold plasma suppresses fungal spoilage in packaged beef jerky - (Abstract Only)

Modeling quality changes and Salmonella Typhimurium growth in storage for eggs pasteurized by radio frequency treatments Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bermudez-Aguirre, L.D., Niemira, B.A. 2023. Modeling quality changes and Salmonella Typhimurium growth in storage for eggs pasteurized by radio frequency treatments. Food Control. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodcont.2023.109638.

Microbial inactivation models of Salmonella Typhimurium in radio frequency treated eggs Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bermudez-Aguirre, L.D., Niemira, B.A. 2023. Microbial inactivation models of Salmonella Typhimurium in radio frequency treated eggs. Food Control. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodcont.2023.109634.

Cold plasma as a novel food processing technology - (Book / Chapter)

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.

A review on egg pasteurization and disinfection: traditional and novel processing technologies Reprint Icon - (Review Article)
Bermudez-Aguirre, L.D., Niemira, B.A. 2022. A review on egg pasteurization and disinfection: traditional and novel processing technologies. Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety. https://doi.org/10.1111/1541-4337.13088.

Cold plasma for food processing Reprint Icon - (Book / Chapter)
Niemira, B.A., Bermudez-Aguirre, L.D., Boyd, G., Sites, J.E. 2023. Cold plasma for food processing. In: Smithers, G.W., editor. Encyclopedia of Food Safety. 2nd edition. Elsevier: Academic Press. p. 591-598. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-822521-9.00076-9.

Pasteurization of foods with ultrasound: the present and the future Reprint Icon - (Review Article)
Bermudez-Aguirre, L.D., Niemira, B.A. 2022. Pasteurization of foods with ultrasound: the present and the future. Applied Sciences. https://doi.org/10.3390/app122010416.

Cold plasma research at the USDA-ARS Eastern Regional Research Center: food safety, quality, and functionality - (Abstract Only)

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.