Survival and inactivation of Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium on food contact surfaces during log, stationary and long-term stationary phases.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.fm.2019.103272
Abstract: One of the most important transmission routes of foodborne pathogens is through contaminated food contact surfaces. In this study, we investigated the survival and inactivation of Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium on frequently used food contact… read more here.
Keywords: contact surfaces; survival inactivation; food; food contact ... See more keywords
Isolation and characterization of Salmonella spp. from food and food contact surfaces in a chicken processing factory
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DOI: 10.1016/j.psj.2021.101234
Abstract: The presence of Salmonella serotypes is a major safety concern of the food industry and poultry farmers. This study aimed to isolate and identify Salmonella spp. from a chicken processing facility by PCR and pulsed-field… read more here.
Keywords: salmonella spp; contact surfaces; salmonella; food ... See more keywords
Hygienic sanitary risk and microbiological quality of meat and meat-contact surfaces in traditional butcher shops and retail establishments- lessons from a developing country.
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DOI: 10.1080/09603123.2022.2161487
Abstract: In this study, we determined both hygienic sanitary risk and microbiological quality of raw meat and meat-contact surfaces in butcher shops and retails from the North Governorate in Lebanon. A total of 55 samples were… read more here.
Keywords: contact surfaces; meat contact; sanitary risk; butcher shops ... See more keywords
Disinfection effects of slightly acidic hypochlorous electrolyzed water on high-frequency contact surfaces in intensive care units: A prospective study.
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DOI: 10.1080/15459624.2025.2555298
Abstract: Appropriate disinfection of high-frequency contact surfaces in intensive care units (ICUs) is vital for controlling and preventing healthcare-associated infections. Two hundred high-frequency contact surfaces in the ICU of Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital-Yuecheng Branch were selected… read more here.
Keywords: disinfection; frequency contact; contact surfaces; high frequency ... See more keywords
Inactivation of Cronobacter sakazakii biofilms using high voltage atmospheric cold plasma on various food-contact surfaces-a preliminary study.
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DOI: 10.1093/lambio/ovac046
Abstract: Cronobacter sakazakii is an opportunistic foodborne pathogen in powdered infant formula (PIF) associated with several foodborne outbreaks. Biofilms of C. sakazakii in the PIF manufacturing plant may be a source of contamination, but information on… read more here.
Keywords: contact surfaces; sakazakii; food contact; cold plasma ... See more keywords
Cold plasma for the disinfection of industrial food-contact surfaces: An overview of current status and opportunities.
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DOI: 10.1111/1541-4337.12885
Abstract: Food safety is the primary goal for food and drink manufacturers. Cleaning and disinfection practices applied to the processing environment are vital to maintain this safety; yet, current approaches can incur costly downtime and the… read more here.
Keywords: disinfection; contact surfaces; food; cap ... See more keywords
Attachment characteristics and kinetics of biofilm formation by Staphylococcus aureus on ready-to-eat cooked beef contact surfaces.
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DOI: 10.1111/1750-3841.16592
Abstract: Staphylococcus aureus is a food-borne pathogen that quickly forms biofilm on meat contact surfaces and thus poses a serious threat to the safety of the meat industry. This study evaluated the attachment, survival, and growth… read more here.
Keywords: contact surfaces; biofilm; meat borne; meat ... See more keywords
Effects of Cold Plasma Fumigation (CPF) Treatments on the Inactivation of Escherichia coli on Food Contact Surfaces and Fresh Produce.
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DOI: 10.1111/1750-3841.70639
Abstract: Cold plasma fumigation (CPF) is a novel approach that enables indirect sanitization and offers high scalability potential for fresh produce processing applications. In this study, two configurations of plasma reactors, rod-to-mesh dielectric barrier discharge (DBD)… read more here.
Keywords: fresh produce; contact surfaces; food contact; cpf ... See more keywords
Resistance of Staphylococcus aureus on food contact surfaces with different surface characteristics to chemical sanitizers
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DOI: 10.1111/jfs.12354
Abstract: One of the factors contributing to foodborne illnesses is improper cleaning and sanitization of food contact surfaces. This study aimed to investigate the influence of various factors on Staphylococcus aureus attachment and biofilm formation on… read more here.
Keywords: staphylococcus aureus; contact surfaces; surface; food ... See more keywords
Homogenization of cohesive fracture in masonry structures
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DOI: 10.1177/1081286519870222
Abstract: We derive a homogenized mechanical model of a masonry-type structure constituted by a periodic assemblage of blocks with interposed mortar joints. The energy functionals in the model under investigation consist of (i) a linear elastic… read more here.
Keywords: contact surfaces; energy; homogenization cohesive; cohesive fracture ... See more keywords
Rapid Detection of Microbial Contamination on Food Contact Surfaces in Restaurants with Long Operating Hours using Mobile Flow Cytometer
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DOI: 10.17576/jsm-2025-5402-13
Abstract: Cross-contamination on food contact surfaces (FCS) increases the risk of foodborne diseases incidence. Traditional microbial detection methods are time-consuming, prompting the exploration of the rapid method; CytoQuant® mobile flow cytometer which employ perturbation of low-frequency… read more here.
Keywords: detection; contact surfaces; food contact; contamination ... See more keywords