Publications by authors named "Richard E Sherburn"
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- Some rare strains of Clostridium butyricum can produce a dangerous toxin, necessitating caution in certain foods.
- The study identified specific growth conditions for C. butyricum, showing that organic acids inhibit its growth more effectively than hydrochloric acid (HCl) at lower pH levels.
- Toxigenic strains of C. butyricum tolerate a wider pH range and have higher minimum growth temperatures than non-toxigenic strains, highlighting the need for careful control in food processing.
A sensitive methodology for PCR detection of Staphylococcus aureus or Bordetella pertussis DNA within cot mattress polyurethane foam was developed. The assay's applicability was evaluated on polyurethane foam from used cot mattresses. S.
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FEMS Immunol Med Microbiol
September 2004
Cot mattress materials were investigated as potential reservoirs of bacteria in relation to the sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). The sleeping position of the infant significantly influenced bacterial population density of cot mattress polyurethane foams (p<0.0000001) and their covers (p<0.
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