Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Cheryl L East"
- Cheryl L East's research focuses on the microbiological safety of agricultural practices, particularly the prevalence of bacterial pathogens like Salmonella and Listeria in various irrigation water sources and the impact of manure-amended soils on pathogen survival.
- In her 2020 study, East demonstrated that irrigation water contamination varies with water type, season, and recovery methods, highlighting the risks for produce contamination in the Mid-Atlantic United States.
- Her earlier 2019 work revealed significant insights into the survival of enteric pathogens in manure-amended soils, emphasizing the need for better understanding of spatiotemporal factors to inform safe intervals between manure application and harvesting to reduce the risks of foodborne illnesses.