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Publication Type: Abstract Only Publication Acceptance Date: 3/12/2009 Publication Date: 4/22/2009 Citation: Niemira,B.2009. Nonthermal food processing:technology summary and overview[abstract].Drexel University Food Science Seminar Series. Philadelphia.PA.p.1. Interpretive Summary: Technical Abstract: The objectives of the ERRC Produce Safety research project understand pathogen microbial ecology, develop biological-based intervention strategies and develop new effective chemical and physical decontamination interventions and/or improve the performance of current interventions. The project integrates multiple intervention strategies for improved decontamination efficacy and quality retention. Physical and chemical treatments include the use of hot water pasteurization, ultrasound, gaseous chlorine dioxide, cold plasma, hydrogen peroxide vapor, and ionizing radiation alone or in combination. Other active research topics are related to biofilm development, bio-suppressive and bio-antagonist technologies. This presentation will summarize the project’s research accomplishments to date, including real-world impact statements of those accomplishments with respect to industry adoption, regulatory enactments and research leadership. |
