Previous studies confirmed that the metal antimicrobial peptide SIF₄ had good antimicrobial activity against Staphylococcus aureus, and the changes of internal and external factors of food had little effect on the relative antimicrobial activity(RAMA) and had good biocompatibility. In this study,...

Canadian First Nations communities rely on traditional preservation methods such as the smoking, drying, and canning of fish and game meats to ensure long-term food security. Unlike commercial food production, there are no recognized official standards for these methods, rendering their efficacy in ...

Food is rich in nutrients such as protein and fat, and is easily polluted by microorganisms during processing, transportation and storage, which may cause potential adverse-effects on food quality, flavor, and safety. The inhibition of food pathogenic and spoilage microorganisms becomes the...

In this study, fermented sausage, salami, sausage, and hamburger meatballs produced by 6 different companies were assessed for pathogen contamination. These firms were either International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 22000-compliant or non- ISO 22000 compliant. Samples were taken 4 times ...

Staphylococcus aureus is one of the major pathogens causing foodborne outbreaks and severe infections worldwide. Generally, various physical and chemical treatments have been applied to control S. aureus in the food industry. However, conventional treatments usually affected food quality and often...

Chicken is at risk of contaminated foodborne pathogens in the production process. Timely and nondestructive detection of foodborne pathogens in chicken is essential for food security. The study aims to explore the feasibility of developing efficient classification models for qualitative detection...

The implementation of the European Food Regulation in the German military started in 2003 and was fully implemented in 2006. In addition, in 2003 the German military introduced the concept of using convenience-based foods targeted to improve the safety of food served to the troops. The aim of this...

Indigenous chicken rearing is seen as a poverty alleviation and food security strategy especially in rural households in Africa. Chicken meat is a delicacy in almost every household in Kenya. It is a common food in restaurants and hotels that serve fast foods in urban areas. Demand for and...

The contamination of Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) and its biofilm poses a serious challenge to food safety. In this study, a high-affinity liposome coated with calcium phosphate was developed to provide a novel strategy for antibacterial packaging. Litsea cubeba essential oil (LC-EO)-loaded...

The cuisine of the Balearic Islands (Spain, southern Europe) has several products of a great tradition, recognized worldwide and covered by European Union quality schemes, such as Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) and Protected Geographical Indication (PGI). Among them, the most emblematic...