Control of Bacillus weihenstephanensis in Pasteurized Liquid Whole Eggs Formulated with Nisin.

Abstract: Bacillus weihenstephanensis can grow at refrigeration temperature and cause food poisoning. It has been isolated from liquid whole egg products. The moderate heat used for pasteurization of liquid egg products is ineffective for killing spore-forming bacteria, including Bacillus.

Method Modification for the Atlas Environmental LE Detection Assay Using FoodChek Actero Enrichment Media and Half-Fraser Media for the Detection of spp. from Environmental Surfaces.

Two candidate method modifications for the Atlas Listeria Environmental LE Detection Assay were compared with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)-Food Safety and Inspection Service Microbiology Laboratory Guidebook 8.

Spore prevalence and toxigenicity of Bacillus cereus and Bacillus thuringiensis isolates from U.S. retail spices.

Recent incidents of foodborne illness associated with spices as the vehicle of transmission prompted this examination of U.S. retail spices with regard to Bacillus cereus.