Control of Escherichia coli O157:H7 using lytic bacteriophage and lactic acid on marinated and tenderized raw pork loins.

Escherichia coli (E. coli) O157:H7- contaminated pork and production environments, are often a major source of foodborne outbreaks. This study evaluated the inhibition of E.

spp. Response to Lytic Bacteriophage and Lactic Acid on Marinated and Tenderized Raw Pork Loins.

Bacterial food poisoning cases due to Salmonella have been linked with a variety of pork products. This study evaluated the effects of a Salmonella-specific lytic bacteriophage and lactic acid (LA) on Salmonella Enteritidis, Salmonella Montevideo, and Salmonella Heidelberg growth on raw pork loins. Pork loins were cut into approximately 4 cm thick slices.

Survival of Salmonella during baking of peanut butter cookies.

Peanuts and peanut-based products have been the source of recent Salmonella outbreaks worldwide. Because peanut butter is commonly used as an ingredient in baked goods, such as cookies, the potential risk of Salmonella remaining in these products after baking needs to be assessed. This research examines the potential hazard of Salmonella in peanut butter cookies when it is introduced via the peanut-derived ingredient.

Prevalence of antibodies reactive to pathogenic and nonpathogenic bacteria in preimmune serum of New Zealand white rabbits.

Polyclonal antibodies are typically produced in rabbits. The rabbit's health plays an important role in the quality of antibodies produced. Therefore, recommendations have been made by organizations on which bacteria and how frequently to test rabbit colonies.

Adhesion characteristics of Listeria adhesion protein (LAP)-expressing Escherichia coli to Caco-2 cells and of recombinant LAP to eukaryotic receptor Hsp60 as examined in a surface plasmon resonance sensor.

Listeria adhesion protein (LAP) is an important adhesion factor in Listeria monocytogenes and interacts with its cognate receptor, mammalian heat shock protein 60 (Hsp60). The genetic identity of LAP was determined to be alcohol acetaldehyde dehydrogenase (Aad). A recombinant Escherichia coli strain expressing aad confirmed the involvement of Aad in adhesion to Caco-2 cells.

Characterization and application of a Listeria monocytogenes reactive monoclonal antibody C11E9 in a resonant mirror biosensor.

Typical detection of Listeria monocytogenes involves selective enrichment, isolation and biochemical testing. Development of antibodies to Listeria species has improved detection; however, most antibodies detect all species of Listeria. A previously developed monoclonal antibody (MAb)-C11E9 was examined for its reaction to 13 L.