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Predicting Food Safety Compliance For Food-Serving Establishments Inspections, Huda Amin Al Zarooni

Theses

There is an enormous increase in the number of food-serving establishments with the growing urbanization, which increases the challenges for government organizations in supervising their compliance with the food safety code. Food-borne illnesses could result in severe health and economic impacts and require efficient surveillance to ensure public safety and eliminate the negative impacts. This challenge can be addressed by applying data analytics in supporting the government supervision role.

The inspections conducted by the Government generate a huge amount of data that can be leveraged by data analytics and improve the efficiency of the operations and optimize the service provided …

Evaluation Of Irish Consumers’ Knowledge Of Salmonellosis And Foodhandling Practices, Ann Conway, Olugbenga Ehuwa, Meabh Manning, Aine Maye, Fintan Moran, Amit K. Jaiswal, Swarna Jaiswal

Articles

Salmonella is one of numerous food-borne pathogens that could possibly pose a major threat to global food safety. Salmonella is primarily associated with foods such as poultry, eggs, vegetables, and some dairy products. However, infected food handlers and faecal contaminated environments are also significant sources and reservoirs of this pathogen. This study comprehensively evaluated the Irish consumers’ food safety knowledge by exploring their knowledge level, practices and attitudes regarding raw meat handling, cross-contamination while handling different types of food products, and knowledge of Salmonella risk and associated food-handling practices. The online SurveyMonkey tool was used to distribute a quantitative survey …

Food Safety And Free Trade Area In East Africa, Diana Ogwal Akullo

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Africans experience high incidences of foodborne diseases annually leading to poor public health, yet there is limited information on implementation of food laws in Uganda, Ethiopia, and Kenya from the perspectives of public officials with knowledge of and experience with implementing food laws, policies, and regulations to inform policy on food security and safety and help mitigate foodborne diseases and associated trade concerns between countries. The study’s research question involved identifying the perceptions of public officials on the impact of food laws on the food safety delivery systems in Uganda, Ethiopia, and Kenya. The study applied complex adaptive system theory …

Isolation And Identification Of Chlorate-Reducing Hafnia Sp. From Milk, William P. Mccarthy, Meghana Srinivas, Martin Danaher, Christine O'Connor, Tom F. O'Callaghan, Douwe Van Sinderen, John Kenny, John T. Tobin

Articles

Chlorate has become a concern in the food and beverage sector, related to chlorine sanitizers in industrial food production and water treatment. It is of particular concern to regulatory bodies due to the negative health effects of chlorate exposure. This study investigated the fate of chlorate in raw milk and isolated bacterial strains of interest responsible for chlorate breakdown. Unpasteurized milk was demonstrated to have a chlorate-reducing capacity, breaking down enriched chlorate to undetectable levels in 11 days. Further enrichment and isolation using conditions specific to chlorate-reducing bacteria successfully isolated three distinct strains of Hafnia paralvei . Chlorate-reducing bacteria were …

Food Safety And Free Trade Area In East Africa, Diana Ogwal Akullo

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Africans experience high incidences of foodborne diseases annually leading to poor public health, yet there is limited information on implementation of food laws in Uganda, Ethiopia, and Kenya from the perspectives of public officials with knowledge of and experience with implementing food laws, policies, and regulations to inform policy on food security and safety and help mitigate foodborne diseases and associated trade concerns between countries. The study’s research question involved identifying the perceptions of public officials on the impact of food laws on the food safety delivery systems in Uganda, Ethiopia, and Kenya. The study applied complex adaptive system theory …

Diy Handwashing Stations, Mary S. Choate

Advisory Council

No abstract provided.

Food Safety And Free Trade Area In East Africa, Diana Ogwal Akullo

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Africans experience high incidences of foodborne diseases annually leading to poor public health, yet there is limited information on implementation of food laws in Uganda, Ethiopia, and Kenya from the perspectives of public officials with knowledge of and experience with implementing food laws, policies, and regulations to inform policy on food security and safety and help mitigate foodborne diseases and associated trade concerns between countries. The study’s research question involved identifying the perceptions of public officials on the impact of food laws on the food safety delivery systems in Uganda, Ethiopia, and Kenya. The study applied complex adaptive system theory …

Trends In Maintaining Postharvest Freshness And Quality Of Rubus Berries, Hafiz Muhammad Shoaib Shah, Zora Singh, Jashanpreet Kaur, Mahmood Ul Hasan, Andrew Woodward, Eben Afrifa-Yamoah

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Blackberries and raspberries, commonly known as Rubus berries, are commercially grown worldwide across different climates. Rubus berries contain wide array of phytochemicals, vitamins, dietary fibers, minerals, and unsaturated fatty acids. Nevertheless, these berries have short storage life which is the major constraint in their supply chains leading to higher postharvest losses. Inappropriate harvest handling, physical bruising, insect pests, and postharvest diseases lower the acceptability of fruit among consumers and other supply chain stakeholders. Additionally, the susceptibility to microbial decay, fruit softening, higher ethylene production, respiratory activity, and increased oxidation of anthocyanins, phenolics, and flavonoids considerably affects the marketability of Rubus …

Enhanced Biofilm Formation Between R. Insidiosa And L. Monocytogenes, Sophie G. Unger, Matthew J. Wargo

UVM Patrick Leahy Honors College Senior Theses

Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterial species that can contaminate a wide range of food products and cause foodborne illness. Ingestion of L. monocytogenes-contaminated food can be especially dangerous for individuals who are immunocompromised, pregnant, or over the age of 65. Previous research showed that a single strain of L. monocytogenes may form enhanced biofilms with a single strain of Ralstonia insidiosa, a bacterium commonly found in potable water systems. This study investigated how common the L. monocytogenes and R. insidiosa biofilm enhancement is across strains of each species and other species in the genus Ralstonia. Our results …

Handwashing Areas Missed, Mary S. Choate

UNH Cooperative Extension

No abstract provided.

Handwashing Steps Poster, Mary S. Choate

UNH Cooperative Extension

No abstract provided.

Food Safety Emergency Drill System Based On Virtual Reality Technology, Li Jing, Zou Ji-Tao

Food and Machinery

Analyze the typical scenes and causes of food safety emergencies, develop the food safety emergency drill system based on the Unity3D virtual reality development platform by using virtual reality technology, and optimize the stability and fluency of system operation. The system realizes the immersive experience during the drill. The personnel enter the virtual drill scene through the simulation equipment for interactive operation and carry out the drill in real time, which is helpful to improve the emergency response ability of drill personnel.

Development And Assessment Of A Food Safety Training Program For Farmers’ Market Vendors, Joshua Scheinberg, Rama Radhakrishna, Catherine Cutter

The Journal of Extension

Based on results collected through a comprehensive needs assessment of farmers market (FM) vendors in Pennsylvania, the purpose of this study was to develop and pilot-test a customized, food safety training program for FM vendors. A customized 3-hour, in-person, training program was developed and pilot tested. Using pre- and post-test assessment tests through piloted training, the results found participants scores on knowledge questions increased significantly by ~20% (p

Leveraging The Covid-19 Fermentation Trend To Enhance Nutrition And Food Safety Extension Efforts, Thais M. Ramos, Hanna Louvau, Heesun Kim, Maria L. Marco, Erin Dicaprio

The Journal of Extension

Our program aimed to increase knowledge related to fermented foods. Over 400 stakeholders registered for a webinar series that focused on defining fermented foods, health benefits of fermenting foods, and the safety of fermented foods. Participants indicated increases in knowledge and overall satisfaction with the content of the fermentation curriculum. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the program outcomes are discussed.

Research On The Application Of Big Data In Food Safety Supervision Risk Early Warning, Du Lin, Wen Sheng-Jun, Yuan Gang

Food and Machinery

As an important part of modern food safety governance system, food safety risk early warning fully embodies the scientific principle of "prevention first, risk management, whole process control and social co governance". This paper focuses on how to use effective data collection and data analysis strategies to achieve food safety risk early warning through monitoring, analysis, evaluation and other ways, so as to support government supervision with a more scientific and accurate food risk data management and evaluation system.

Construction Of Embedded Governance Model Of Food Safety Risk In China, Cai Shi-Qin

Food and Machinery

As an innovative research method, embedded governance not only pays attention to the impact of institutional factors on organizational change, but also pays more attention to the importance of economic, political, social and other factors in organizational development. The review summarized the practical problems of "decoupling" between the governance subject, governance mechanism, governance means and governance objectives in Chinese food safety risk, such as the unidirectional governance subject, the decoupling of governance means, and the hysteresis of governance mechanism. It is pointed out that the embedded management of food safety risks in China can be realized and the new model …

Construction And Application Of A Comprehensive Evaluation Index System For Food Safety, Zhou Yuan, Xue Rui-Nan, Wei Ying, Li Ming-Qi

Food and Machinery

Objective:This study aimed to build a unified and standardized comprehensive food safety evaluation index system. Methods: The research status of the comprehensive evaluation index domestic and abroad system of food safety were summarized from two levels of theoretical research and practical exploration. Results: Based on the analytic hierarchy process and Delphi method, a set of comprehensive evaluation index system of food safety with 6 criteria, 24 first-level indicators and 41 secondary indicators was constructed; this set of indicators combined with relevant statistical data was used to carry out an empirical analysis of the food safety situation in …

Principles Of Food Safety Regulation Transformation Under The Pursuit Of Co-Governance, Liang Jin-Gang, Qin Guo-Rong

Food and Machinery

Objective: This study aimend to explore the appropriate transformation path of regulatory power for food safety "social co-governance". Methods: The state of "social co-governance" mode of food safety was analyzed and the possible secondary risks of "decentralization" of regulatory authority were analyzed, so as to explain the rational transformation of regulatory authority. Results: The blind decentralization of regulatory power will cause the policy risks of governance loss and disorder, leading to greater food safety accidents. Conclusion: It is necessary to make clear the transformation of "strict supervision to refinement and flexibility", adhere to the transformation of "basic rights of social …

Research Progress Of Triplex Nucleic Acid In Food Safety Detection, Sun Hai-Yan, Lei Yan-Li, Chen Wei-Ju, Quan Ke

Food and Machinery

This paper reviews the structure and stability of triplex nucleic acid, the progress of triplex nucleic acid-based fluorescence, electrochemical, colorimetric platform in detecting food borne hazards, and discusses the challenges and future development prospect of triplex nucleic acid-based detection technology in food safety field.

An Assessment Of Canning Practices Among Food Preservation Workshop Participants During Covid-19 In Texas, Jenna D. Anding

Journal of Human Sciences and Extension

Interest in home food preservation has continued through the COVID-19 pandemic. This study assessed home food preservation practices among individuals attending workshops delivered primarily through distance technology. Two hundred eighty (280) participants completed a survey that assessed methods of food preservation and sources of information and recipes that had been utilized within the previous 12 months. Of those participating, 148 had recently canned food, and 90 of those individuals reported using one or more unsafe methods of food preservation, such as processing vegetables with a boiling water bath canner, open kettle, or oven canning. The internet was the most popular …

Countermeasures For Hotel Catering Safety Management Under The Normalization Of Epidemic Prevention And Control, Chen Guo, Zhang Li, Zhang Lan-Jun

Food and Machinery

Based on the current situation, this article starts from the safety prevention and control pressure faced by the hotel and catering industry under the normalization of epidemic prevention and control, analyzes the current situation of hotel catering, and clarifies the safety responsibility of hotel catering and the significance of ensuring food safety in catering links. The practical work of safety prevention and control in the catering industry puts forward the practical and feasible safety management countermeasures.

Legal Regulation Of Food Safety Information Sharing In Online Direct Selling Of Edible Agricultural Products, Jiang Ding, Chen He-Fang

Food and Machinery

There are some problems in the legal regulation of safety information sharing, such as the lack of necessary standards and norms, the lack of effective guarantee for the authenticity of food safety information sharing and the lack of corresponding accountability system for improper information sharing.In this regard, we can optimize and construct the legal regulation of food safety information sharing in online direct selling of edible agricultural products from the aspects of building a unified food safety information sharing standard for online direct selling of agricultural products, building a diversified information sharing supervision mechanism combining the government, network platform and …

Cooperative Extension’S Capacity To Address Food Insecurity By Supporting Food Recovery Organizations, H. Lester Schonberger, Lily L. Yang, Melissa Chase, Tiffany Drape, Sarah Misyak, Renee Boyer

The Journal of Extension

Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE) educators are uniquely positioned to support the food recovery organizations (FROs) which address hunger-related needs resulting from food insecurity. Based on an online survey to measure how VCE educators have engaged with FROs and their experiences, respondents who previously supported FROs did so across multiple programming areas, and those who had not indicated an interest while also experiencing barriers. Respondents also reported the need for context- and audience-specific resources particular to the spectrum of food recovery. Addressing barriers and resource needs through a transdisciplinary eXtension Food Recovery Community of Practice may support educators in doing this …

Minnesota Cottage Food Industry: Insights From Extension Food Safety Education, Morrine Omolo, Regina Mcgoff, Suzanne Driessen, Katherine Brandt, Joanne Slavin, Michael Schmitt

The Journal of Extension

The cottage food industry has become a significant part of the food supply in Minnesota, most likely as a result of the growing consumer demand for locally produced, minimally processed and value-added foods. Using post-training evaluations, we characterized the cottage food producers in Minnesota and assessed the impact of our food safety course. The results showed that the producers are mostly white women (71%), producing and selling a variety of products. The learners gained knowledge to safely produce and handle homemade food products for direct sale to consumers. Majority (80%) of the learners were satisfied with the course.

Progress In Food Safety Rapid Analysis Based On Deoxyribozyme, Zeng Yu, Chen Wei-Ju, Quan Ke, Lei Yan-Li

Food and Machinery

The article expounds the structure and activity of DNAzyme, and reviews the application progress of DNAzymes in the detection of heavy metal ions, pathogenic bacteria, microbial toxin and other illegal chemical components in food. The challenges faced by DNAzymes in the actual detection of food harmful substances are analyzed and summarized, and future development prospect in rapid and on-site detection are prospected.

A Systematic Review: The Source Of Antimicrobial Resistance Pathogenic Bacteria On Slaughtered Meat, Cross-Contamination Or Self-Contamination?, Xin Wu, Fanan Suksawat, Sunpetch Angkititrakul, Chunlian Song, Jun Chai, Yifang Zhang, Xianghua Shu, Huiyan Xing, Wengui Li

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

Slaughtered meat has been identified as one of the major vehicles for forming antimicrobial resistance (AMR). It is still believed that AMR pathogens introduced by overusing antimicrobials in the breeding industry are directly brought in from farm animals. This disregards however the fact that many gut pathogens do not settle on muscle parts; the presence of gut pathogens on muscle products does not directly correlate to farm feeding. To investigate whether the source of AMR bacteria on slaughtered meat was cross-contamination or self-contamination, many peer-reviewed publications were studied to assess if the observational studies focused on AMR pathogenic bacteria association …

Novel Food Ingredients: Food Safety Law, Animal Testing, And Consumer Perspectives, Taimie Bryant

Marquette Law Review

In recent years, some major food companies have publicly stated that they will no longer test their product ingredients on animals. Yet despite the availability of more reliably predictive non-animal toxicity tests, some companies continue testing novel food ingredients on animals. This Article uses the lens of a particular innovative plant-based food company’s decision to test a novel food ingredient on animals as a means of considering more generally whether any food producer has rational legal reasons for testing on animals. The Article explores FDA requirements, consumer food safety litigation, and judicial evaluation of animal test data, all of which …

Application And Risk Analysis Of Food Machinery Lubricants In China, Guo Jia, Lin Hong

Food and Machinery

The use and cognition of food mechanical lubricants in food processing enterprises in China were investigated. The standards and regulations related to food mechanical lubricants at home and abroad were summarized and compared. And the composition and possible hazards of food mechanical lubricants and common edible oil used for lubrication were preliminarily explored. The necessity and safety feasibility of correct and reasonable use of food grade lubricants in food processing were demonstrated, and suggestions for food enterprises to use food grade lubricants reasonably and legally were put forward.

Research On Network Food Safety Supervision Strategy Under The Background Of "Internet Plus", Wang Li-Hua

Food and Machinery

Firstly the research background and the current status of online food safety research were introduced, and then the current status and problems of online food supervision were analyzed in this review. Finally, some supervision strategies were proposed in four ways, i.e., the construction of a smart collaborative supervision platform, the reform of supervision organization and power reshaping, the breaking information asymmetry and the strengthening of consumer rights protection.

Content Of Biogenic Amines From Hunan Bacon And Its Quality Analysis, Hu Peng, Zhou Huang-Hui, Chen Guang-Jing, Li An-Ping

Food and Machinery

Objective:This experiment is to judge the comprehensive quality of Hunan bacon.Methods:The contents of 8 biogenic amines in Hunan bacon were determined by HPLC-UV. The contents of moisture content, peroxide value and nitrite were measured.Results:The facts showed the total amount of biogenic amines was 127.22~166.24 mg/kg, which were mainly composed of cadaverine, putrescine, spermine and tyramine. The content of histamine was 0.43~10.24 mg/kg while the content of tyramine was 2.11~57.60 mg/kg. As for the physical and chemical indicators, the moisture content in the sample ranged from 13%~23%, the detection range of peroxide value was 0.014 2~0.035 0 g/100 …