ABSTRACT: The primary objective of this study was to monitor viability of Shiga toxin–producing Escherichia coli (STEC), Salmonella spp., and Listeria monocytogenes during preparation and storage of fuet. Regarding methodology, coarse-ground…
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In-House Validation of a Rinse–Membrane Filtration Method for Processing Fresh Produce Samples for Downstream Cultural Detection of Salmonella, Escherichia coli O157:H7, and Listeria
ABSTRACT More efficient sampling and detection methods of pathogens on fresh produce are needed. The purpose of this study was to compare a novel rinse–membrane…
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Thermal Inactivation of Salmonella spp. In Chicken Broth, Beef, Pork, Turkey, and Chicken:Determination of D- and Z-values
A Stomacher® 400 was used to blend chicken as part of the study. It was used as sample preparation as well as for the enumeration…
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Validating the Efficacy of Sanitation Methods Commonly Used by Ghanaian Households in Inactivating Artificially Inoculated Salmonella enterica on Leafy Green Vegetables
Abstract: Our previous survey revealed the poor microbial quality of leafy green vegetables and the presence of Salmonella on these vegetables grown and sold in…
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Polymerase chain reaction (pcr) for the detection of salmonella in artificially
Thirty-two samples of chicken meat were used. From each sample, 25 grams were weighted in Stomacher® 400 sterile bags and inoculated with 1 mL of a dilution…
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