Team Awards for Technology Transfer

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Post-Harvest Food Safety Group

Citation: For the development and implementation of technology that reduces pathogen contamination on cattle hides and improves the safety of the red meat supply.

• Terry M. Arthur, Clay Center, Neb.
• Joseph M. Bosilevac, Clay Center, Neb.
• Mohammad Koohmaraie, Clay Center, Neb.
• Steven D. Shackelford, Clay Center, Neb.
• Tommy L. Wheeler, Clay Center, Neb.

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Fayetteville Poultry Probiotic Team

Citation: For the development of a novel method of identifying beneficial bacteria that, when fed to poultry, outcompete enteric foodborne pathogens, substantially reducing the risk of human foodborne contamination and improving the health of poultry.

• Ann Donoghue, Southern Plains Area, Fayetteville, Ark.
• Billy M. Hargis, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Ark.
• Dan J. Donoghue, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Ark.
• Guillermo Tellez, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Ark.

 

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Low Glycemic Index Sweetener Team

Citation: For technology transfer activities related to research leading to the commercial low-glycemic-index sweetener known as Sucromalt, produced and marketed by Cargill Corporation.

• Gregory L. Côté, Midwest Area, Peoria, Ill.
• Timothy D. Leathers, Midwest Area, Peoria, Ill.
• Melinda S. Nunnally, Midwest Area, Peoria, Ill.
• Sheila M. Maroney, Midwest Area, Peoria, Ill.
• Ting Carlson, Midwest Area, Peoria, Ill.
• Anton J. Woo, Midwest Area, Peoria, Ill.

 

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Microbial Food Safety Research Unit Special Projects Team

Citation: For developing, validating, and implementing the SLIC (Sprayed Lethality in Container) process to enhance the safety and quality of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products.

• John B. Luchansky, North Atlantic Area, Wyndmoor, Pa.
• Neil M. Goldberg, North Atlantic Area, Wyndmoor, Pa.
• Alan Oser, Oser Technologies, LLC, Blacksville, WV

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Antibiotic Development Team

Citation: For research and technology transfer resulting in commercialization of a new antibiotic to control American foulbrood disease of honey bees.

• Mark F. Feldlaufer, Beltsville Area, Beltsville, Maryland
• Jan P. Kochansky (retired)
• Jeffrey S. Pettis, Beltsville Area, Beltsville, Maryland
• Matthew Kramer, Beltsville Area, Beltsville, Maryland