Projects

CONSUMER ACCEPTANCE OF UV TECHNOLOGY General Cooperative Agreement (A)   Accession Number: 422819

INTEGRATED APPROACH TO PROCESS AND PACKAGE TECHNOLOGIES Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 420972

FOOD SAFETY & QUALITY, APPLICATION OF NOVEL TECHNOLOGIES & UTILIZATION OF WASTE POMACE FROM FRUIT & VEGETABLE PROCESSING - COLLABORATIVE RES Nonfunded Cooperative Agreement (N)   Accession Number: 422849

PROCESSING TECHNOLOGIES FOR AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD PRODUCTS Nonfunded Cooperative Agreement (N)   Accession Number: 423714

NON-CHEMCIAL SANITIZATION OF FRUITS WITH ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT Reimbursable (R)   Accession Number: 422282

DEVELOPMENT OF ACTIVE PACKAGING MATERIALS, PROCESSING TECHNOLOGIES, AND PRESERVATIVE METHODS FOR FOOD SAFETY AND PRESERVATION Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number: 419966

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon will take you to the publication reprint.)

Efficacy of integrated treatment of UV light and low dose gamma irradiation on Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Salmonella enterica on grape tomatoes - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (04-Apr-13)

Inactivation of Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium and quality maintenance of cherry tomatoes treated with gaseous essential oils - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Yun, J., Fan, X., Li, X. 2013. Inactivation of Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium and quality maintenance of cherry tomatoes treated with gaseous essential oils. Journal of Food Science. 78(3)458-464.

Inactivation of Salmonella on whole cantaloupe by application of an antimicrobial coating containing chitosan and allyl isothiocyanate - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Chen, W., Jin, Z.T., Gurtler, J., Geveke, D.J., Fan, X. 2012. Inactivation of Salmonella on whole cantaloupe by application of an antimicrobial coating containing chitosan and allyl isothiocyanate. International Journal of Food Microbiology. 155:165-170.

Cost analysis of commercial pasteurization of orange juice by pulsed electric fields - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Sampedro, F., Mcaloon, A.J., Yee, W.C., Fan, X., Zhang, H.Q., Geveke, D.J. 2013. Cost analysis of commercial pasteurization of orange juice by pulsed electric fields. Innovative Food Science and Emerging Technologies. 17:72-78.

Combined osmodehydration and high pressure processing on the enzyme stability and antioxidant capacity of a grapefruit jam - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Igual, M., Sampedro, F., Martinez-Navarrete, N., Fan, X. 2013. Combined osmodehydration and high pressure processing on the enzyme stability and antioxidant capacity of a grapefruit jam. Journal of Food Engineering. 114:514-521.

Growth and quality of soybean sprouts (Glycine max L. Merrill) as affected by gamma irradiation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Yun, J., Li, X., Fan, X., Zhang, M., Il, W. 2012. Growth and quality of soybean sprouts (Glycine max L. Merrill) as affected by gamma irradiation. Journal of Radiation Physics and Chemistry. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.radphyschem.2012.09.004.

Nonthermal processing of orange juice using a pilot-plant scale supercritical carbon dioxide system with a gas-liquid metal contactor - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (07-Jul-12)

Quality of gamma ray-irradiated iceberg lettuce and treatments to minimize irradiation-induced disorders - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Fan, X., Sokorai, K.J., Niemira, B.A., Mills, R.S., Zhen, M.Y. 2012. Quality of gamma ray-irradiated iceberg lettuce and treatments to minimize irradiation-induced disorders. HortScience. 47:1108-1112.

Advances in processing technologies to preserve and enhance the safety of fresh and fresh-cut fruits and vegetables - (Book / Chapter) - (03-Jun-12)

Inactivation of L. innocua, S. Typhimurium, and E. coli O157:H7 on surface and stem scar areas of tomatoes using in-package ozonation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Fan, X., Sokorai, K.J., Engemann, J., Gurtler, J., Liu, Y. 2012. Inactivation of L. innocua, S. Typhimurium, and E. coli O157:H7 on surface and stem scar areas of tomatoes using in-package ozonation. Journal of Food Protection. 75:1611-1618.

Food irradiation: research and technology, preface - (Book / Chapter) - (23-Feb-12)

Effect of gamma irradiation on microbial load, physicochemical and sensory characteristics of soybeans (Glycine max L. Merrill) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Yun, J., Li, X., Fan, X., Yao, T., Xiao, Y., Wan, S. 2012. Effect of gamma irradiation on microbial load, physicochemical and sensory characteristics of soybeans (Glycine max L. Merrill). Journal of Radiation Physics and Chemistry. 81:1198-1202.

Quality of fresh-cut iceberg lettuce and spinach irradiated at doses up to 4kGy - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Fan, X., Guan, W., Sokorai, K.J. 2012. Quality of fresh-cut iceberg lettuce and spinach irradiated at doses up to 4kGy. Journal of Radiation Physics and Chemistry. 81:1071-1075.

Ionizing radiation - (Book / Chapter)

Fan, X. 2012. Ionizing radiation. V. Gomez-Lopez (ed.) Decontamination of fresh and minimally processed produce. Wiley-Blackwell Publishing. Ames, IA. Book Chapter. 379-405.

Response of antioxidant activity and sensory quality in fresh-cut pear as affected by high O2,active packaging compared with low O2 packaging - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Li, W., Li, X., Fan, X., Tang, Y., Yun, J. 2012. Response of antioxidant activity and sensory quality in fresh-cut pear as affected by high O2,active packaging compared with low O2 packaging. Food Science and Technology International. 18:197-205.

Are the nonthermal technologies cost effective and environmentally friendly - (Abstract Only)

Sampedro, F., Mcaloon, A.J., Yee, W.C., Fan, X., Geveke, D.J. 2011. Are the nonthermal technologies cost effective and environmentally friendly [abstract]. June 13-15, 2011, New Orleans, LA. p.1.

Effect of UV-C treatment on inactivation of Escherichia coli O157:H7, microbial loads, and quality of button mushrooms - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Guan, W., Fan, X., Yan, R. 2011. Effect of UV-C treatment on inactivation of Escherichia coli O157:H7, microbial loads, and quality of button mushrooms. Postharvest Biology and Technology. Vol.64:119-125.

Effect of 1-methylcyclopropene and modified atmosphere packaging on chilling injury, and antioxidative defensive mechanism of sweet pepper - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Li, X., Yun, J., Fan, X., Xing, Y., Yao, T. 2012. Effect of 1-methylcyclopropene and modified atmosphere packaging on chilling injury, and antioxidative defensive mechanism of sweet pepper. African Journal of Biochemistry Research. 10:6581-6589.

Changes in quality, liking and purchase intent of irradiated fresh-cut spinach during storage - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Fan, X., Sokorai, K.J. 2011. Changes in quality, liking and purchase intent of irradiated fresh-cut spinach during storage. Journal of Food Science. 76(6):353-368.

Pulsed electric field (PEF)research at USDA, ARS, ERRC - (Other)

Sampedro, F., Fan, X., Gurtler, J., Geveke, D.J., Zhang, H.Q. 2011. Pulsed electric field (PEF)research at USDA, ARS, ERRC. Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Nonthermal Processing Divison. 13:1.

Volatile sulfur compounds in foods as a result of ionizing radiation - (Book / Chapter)

Fan, X., Lee, E.J., Ahn, D. 2011. Volatile sulfur compounds in foods as a result of ionizing radiation. In: Qiang, M., Fan, X., Mahattanatawee, K., editors. American Chemistry Society Book Chapter. Book chapter for ACS Publications. Washingnton, DC: American Chemical Society. p. 243-258.

Sensory and sensory-related quality of fresh-cut produce under MAP - (Book / Chapter)

Zhuang, H., Fan, X., Barth, M.M. 2011. Sensory and sensory-related quality of fresh-cut produce under MAP. Modified Atmosphere Packing for Fresh-Cut Fruits and Vegetables. p.71-100.

Effects of gamma irradiation, modified atmosphere packaging and delay of irradiation on quality of fresh-cut iceberg letuce - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Fan, X., Sokorai, K.J. 2011. Effects of gamma irradiation, modified atmosphere packaging and delay of irradiation on quality of fresh-cut iceberg letuce. HortScience. 46:273-277.

Acids in combination with sodium dodecyl sulfate caused quality deterioration of fresh-cut iceburg lettuce during storage in modified atmosphere package - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Guan, W., Huang, L., Fan, X. 2010. Acids in combination with sodium dodecyl sulfate caused quality deterioration of fresh-cut iceburg lettuce during storage in modified atmosphere package. Journal of Food Science. 75:S435-S440.

High hydrostatic pressure processing of fruit juices and smoothies: research and commercial application - (Book / Chapter)

Sampedro, F., Rodrigo, D., Fan, X. 2010. High hydrostatic pressure processing of fruit juices and smoothies: research and commercial application. In: Doona,C., Kusting, K., Feeherry, F., editors. Case studies in novel food processing technologies. Cambridge, UK: Woodhead Publishing. p. 34-72.

Commercialization of irradiation on fresh fruits and vegetables - (Book / Chapter)

Fan, X. 2010. Commercialization of irradiation on fresh fruits and vegetables. In: Doona, C., Kustin, K, Feeherry, F., editors. Case studies in novel food processing technologies. Cambridge, UK: Woodhead Publishing. p. 427-446.

Thermal and non-thermal processing of apple cider: storage quality under equivalent process conditions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Azhuvalappil, Z., Fan, X., Geveke, D.J., Zhang, H.Q. 2010. Thermal and non-thermal processing of apple cider: storage quality under equivalent process conditions. Journal of Food Quality. 33(5):612-631.

Combination of sodium chlorite and calcium propionate reduces enzymatic browning and microbial population of fresh-cut ‘Granny Smith’ apples - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Guan, W., Fan, X. 2010. Combination of sodium chlorite and calcium propionate reduces enzymatic browning and microbial population of fresh-cut ‘Granny Smith’ apples. Journal of Food Science. 75(2):M72-M77.

Use of chemical sanitizers to reduce microbial populations and maintain quality of whole and fresh-cut cantaloupe - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Fan, X., Annous, B.A., Keskinen, L.A., Mattheis, J.P. 2009. Use of chemical sanitizers to reduce microbial populations and maintain quality of whole and fresh-cut cantaloupe. Journal of Food Protection. 72(12):2453-2460.

Antibrowning and antimicrobial properties of sodium acid sulfate in apple slices - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Fan, X., Sokorai, K.J., Liao, C., Cooke, P.H., Zhang, H.Q. 2009. Antibrowning and antimicrobial properties of sodium acid sulfate in apple slices. Journal of Food Science. 74(9):M485-M492.

Microbial safety of fresh produce - (Book / Chapter)

Fan, X., Niemira, B.A., Doona, C.J., Feeherry, F.E., Gravani, R.B. 2009. Microbial safety of fresh produce. Ames, IA: Wiley-Blackwell. 446 p.

Effect of PEF, HHP and Thermal Treatment on PME Inactivation and Volatile Compounds Concentration of an Orange Juice-Milk Based Beverage - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Sampedro, F., Geveke, D.J., Fan, X., Zhang, H.Q. 2009. Effect of PEF, HHP and Thermal Treatment on PME Inactivation and Volatile Compounds Concentration of an Orange Juice-Milk Based Beverage. Innovative Food Science and Emerging Technologies. 10:463-469.

Microbial safety and quality of Irradiated fresh produce - (Abstract Only)

Niemira,B.,Fan,X. 2009. Microbial safety and quality of irradiation fresh produce [abstract].Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting. Anaheim,CA.p.1.

Microbial Safety of Fresh Produce - Preface - (Book / Chapter)

Fan, X., Niemira, B.A., Doona, C.J., Feeherry, F.E., Gravani, R.B. 2009. Microbial Safety of Fresh Produce - Preface. In: Fan, X., Niemira, B.A., Doona, C.J., Feeherry, F.E., Gravani, R.B., editors. Microbial Safety of Fresh Produce. Ames, IA: Willey-Blackwell. p. XV-XVI.

Effect of Chemical Sanitizations of Whole Fruit on Microbial Population and Quality of Fresh-Cut Cantaloupe - (Abstract Only)

Fan,X.,Annous,B.,Keskinen,L.,Zhuang, H.,Mattheis,J. 2009. Effect of Chemical sanitizations of whole fruit on microbial populations and quality of fresh-cut cabbage [abstract].Institute of Food Technologies Annual Meeting. Anaheim,CA.p.1

Improving Microbial Safety of Fresh Produce Using Thermal Treatment - (Book / Chapter)

Fan, X., Annous, B.A., Huang, L. 2009. Improving Microbial Safety of Fresh Produce Using Thermal Treatment. In: Fan, X., Niemira, B.A., Doona, C.J., Feeherry, F.E., Gravani, R.B., editors. Microbial Safety of Fresh Produce. Ames, IA: Willey-Blackwell. p. 241-262.

Inactivation of Microbial Contaminants in Fresh Produce - (Book / Chapter)

Niemira, B.A., Annous, B.A., Fan, X., Liao, C., Sites, J.E. 2009. Inactivation of Microbial Contaminants in Fresh Produce. In Al-Taher, F., Jackson, L.,DeVries, J., editors. Intentional and Unintentional Food Contaminants. Washington, DC: ACS Press. 12:183-206.

Impact of Thermal and Nonthermal Processing Technologies on Unfermented Apple Cider Aroma Volatiles - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Azhuvalappil, Z., Fan, X., Zhang, H.Q., Rouseff, R.L. 2009. Impact of Thermal and Nonthermal Processing Technologies on Unfermented Apple Cider Aroma Volatiles. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 57:924-929.

Ultraviolet Light (254 nm) Inactivation of Listeria monocytogenes on frankfurters that contain potassium lactate and sodium diacetate - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Sommers, C.H., Cooke, P.H., Fan, X., Sites, J.E. 2009. Ultraviolet Light (254 nm) Inactivation of Listeria monocytogenes on frankfurters that contain potassium lactate and sodium diacetate. Journal of Food Science. 74(3):M114-M119.

Research Needs and Future Directions - (Book / Chapter)

Niemira, B.A., Fan, X., Gravani, R., Doona, C., Feherry, F. 2009. Research Needs and Future Directions. In Fan, X., Niemira, B.A., Doona, C.J., Feeherry, F., Gravani, R.B. editors. Microbial Safety of Fresh Produce. Ames, IA: Blackwell. 23:421-426.

Irradiation enhances quality and microbial safety of fresh and fresh-cut fruits and vegetables - (Book / Chapter)

Niemira, B.A., Fan, X. 2009. Irradiation enhances quality and microbial safety of fresh and fresh-cut fruits and vegetables. In Fan, X., Niemira, B.A., Doona, C.J., Feeherry, F., Gravani, R.B. editors. Microbial Safety of Fresh Produce. Ames, IA: Blackwell. 10:191-204.

Shelf-Life Study of an Orange Juice-Milk Based Beverage after PEF and Thermal Processing - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Sampedro, F., Geveke, D.J., Fan, X., Rodrigo, D., Zhang, H.Q. 2009. Shelf-Life Study of an Orange Juice-Milk Based Beverage after PEF and Thermal Processing. Journal of Food Science. 74(2):S107-S112.

Formation of trans Fatty Acids in Ground Beef and Frankfurters due to Irradiation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Fan, X., Kays, S.E. 2008. Formation of trans Fatty Acids in Ground Beef and Frankfurters due to Irradiation. Journal of Food Science. 74(2):C79-C84.

Factors Affecting Thermally Induced Furan Formation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Fan, X., Huang, L., Sokorai, K.J. 2008. Factors Affecting Thermally Induced Furan Formation. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 56:9490-9494.

Retention of Quality and Nutritional Value of Thirteen Fresh-cut Vegetables Treated with Low Dose Radiation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Fan, X., Sokorai, K.J. 2008. Retention of Quality and Nutritional Value of Thirteen Fresh-cut Vegetables Treated with Low Dose Radiation. Journal of Food Science. 73(7):S367:S372.

Effect of hot water surface pasteurization of whole fruit on shelf life and quality of fresh-cut cantaloupes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Fan, X., Annous, B.A., Beaulieu, J.C., Sites, J.E. 2008. Effect of hot water surface pasteurization of whole fruit on shelf life and quality of fresh-cut cantaloupes. Journal of Food Science. 73(3):M91-M98.

Irradiation of Fresh and Fresh-Cut Fruits and Vegetables - (Trade Journal)

Fan, X., Niemira, B.A., Prakash, A. 2008. Irradiation of Fresh and Fresh-Cut Fruits and Vegetables. Food Technology. 3:36-43.

Effect of ionizing radiation on furan formation in fresh-cut fruits and vegetables - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Fan, X., Sokorai, K.J. 2008. Effect of ionizing radiation on furan formation in fresh-cut fruits and vegetables. Journal of Food Science. 73(2):C79-C83.

Flash Pasteurization inactivation of Listeria innocua on frankfurters that contain potassium lactate and sodium diacetate - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Sommers, C.H., Geveke, D.J., Fan, X. 2008. Flash Pasteurization inactivation of Listeria innocua on frankfurters that contain potassium lactate and sodium diacetate. Journal of Food Science. M1-M3.

Furan formation in sugar solutions and apple cider upon ultraviolet treatment - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Fan, X., Geveke, D.J. 2007. Furan formation in sugar solutions and apple cider upon ultraviolet treatment. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 55:7816-7821.

RESPONSES OF 'GOLDEN DELICIOUS' APPLES TO 1-MCP APPLIED IN AIR OR WATER - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Argenta, L.C., Fan, X., Mattheis, J.P. 2007. Responses of 'golden delicious' apples to 1-mcp applied in air or water. HortScience. 42:1651-1655.

MICROBIAL QUALITY OF FRESH-CUT ICEBERG LETTUCE WASHED IN WARM OR COLD WATER AND IRRADIATED IN A MODIFIED ATMOSPHERE PACKAGE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Rajkowski, K.T., Fan, X. 2008. Microbial quality of fresh-cut iceberg lettuce washed in warm or cold water and irradiated in a modified atmosphere package. Journal of Food Safety. 28:248-260.

RADIO FREQUENCY ELECTRIC FIELDS PROCESSING OF ORANGE JUICE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Geveke, D.J., Fan, X., Brunkhorst, C. 2007. Radio frequency electric fields processing of orange juice. Innovative Food Science and Emerging Technologies. 8:549-554.

EFFECTS OF IONIZING RADIATION ON QUALITY OF FROZEN CORN AND PEAS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Fan, X., Sokorai, K.J. 2007. Effects of ionizing radiation on quality of frozen corn and peas. Journal of Food Protection. 70(8):1901-1908.

MODELING THE IRRADIATION-FOLLOWED-BY-HEAT INACTIVATION OF SALMONELLA INOCULATED IN LIQUID WHOLE EGG - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Alvarez, I., Niemira, B.A., Fan, X., Sommers, C.H. 2007. Modeling the irradiation-followed-by-heat inactivation of salmonella inoculated in liquid whole egg. Journal of Food Science. 72(5):M145-M152.

Inactivation of Salmonella Enteriditis and Salmonella Senftenberg in liquid whole egg using generally recognized as safe additives, ionizing radiation and heat - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Alvarez, I., Niemira, B.A., Fan, X., Sommers, C.H. 2007. Inactivation of Salmonella Enteriditis and Salmonella Senftenberg in liquid whole egg using generally recognized as safe additives, ionizing radiation and heat. Journal of Food Protection. 70(6):1402-1409.

EFFECTIVENESS OF IONIZING RADIATION IN REDUCING FURAN AND ACRYLAMIDE LEVELS IN FOODS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Fan, X., Mastovska, K. 2006. Effectiveness of ionizing radiation in reducing furan and acrylamide levels in foods. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 54:8266-8270.

EFFECTS OF NEGATIVE AIR IONS ON ESCHERICHIA COLI ATCC 25922 INOCULATED ONTO MUNG BEAN SEED AND APPLE FRUIT - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Fan, X., Fett, W.F., Mitchell, B.W. 2007. Effects of negative air ions on escherichia coli atcc 25922 inoculated onto mung bean seed and apple fruit . Journal of Food Protection. 70(1):204-208.

EFFECT OF GAMMA RADIATION ON FURAN FORMATION IN READY-TO-EAT PRODUCTS AND THEIR INGREDIENTS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Fan, X., Sommers, C.H. 2006. Effect of gamma radiation on furan formation in ready-to-eat products and their ingredients. Journal of Food Science. 71(7):C407-C412.

EFFECTS OF ULTRASOUND, IRRADIATION, AND ACIDIC ELECTROLYZED WATER ON GERMINATION OF ALFALFA AND BROCCOLI SEEDS AND ON ESCHERICHIA COLI O157:H7 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kim, H., Feng, H., Kushad, M., Fan, X. 2006. Effects of ultrasound, irradiation, and acidic electrolyzed water on germination of alfalfa and broccoli seeds and on escherichia coli o157:h7. Journal of Food Science. 71(6):M168-M173.

RESPONSES OF 'GOLDEN DELICIOUS' APPLES TO 1-MCP APPLIED IN AIR AND WATER - (Proceedings)

Argenta, L.C., Fan, X., Mattheis, J.P. 2006. Responses of 'golden delicious' apples to 1-mcp applied in air and water. Annual Meeting Horticultural Society. Hort Science. 41:1052.

IONIZING RADIATION OF EGGS - (Book / Chapter) - (20-Mar-06)

EFFECT OF VACUUM STEAM VACUUM TREATMENT ON MICROBIAL QUALITY OF WHOLE AND FRESH-CUT CANTLOUPE PIECES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ukuku, D.O., Kozempel, M.F., Fan, X. 2006. Effect of vacuum steam vacuum treatment on microbial quality of whole and fresh-cut cantloupe pieces. Journal of Food Protection. 69(7):1623-1629.

USE OF HOT WATER SURFACE TREATMENT OF WHOLE FRUIT AND GAMMA IRRADIATION TO MAINTAIN QUALITY OF FRESH-CUT CANTALOUPE - (Abstract Only)

Fan, X., Annous, B.A., Mattheis, J.P. 2006. Use of hot water surface treatment of whole fruit and gamma irradiation to maintain quality of fresh-cut cantaloupe. IFT Annual Meeting, June 24-28, 2006, Orlando, FL. Abstract #078F-04, p. 1.

HOT WATER SURFACE TREATMENT AND GAMMA IRRADIATION REDUCE MICROBIAL POPULATION AND MAINTAIN QUALITY OF FRESH-CUT CANTALOUPE - (Abstract Only)

Fan, X., Annous, B.A., Mattheis, J.P. 2006. Hot water surface treatment and gamma irradiation reduce microbial population and maintain quality of fresh-cut cantaloupe. International Fresh-cut Produce Association and S-294 Multi-State Research Project Meeting April 27-30, 2006, Baltimore, MD. Abstract #022-06, p. 13.

INACTIVATION OF SALMONELLA SEROVARS IN LIQUID WHOLE EGG BY HEAT FOLLOWING IRRADIATION TREATMENTS - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (11-Feb-06)

CONTROL OF IRRADIATION-INDUCED LIPID OXIDATION AND VOLATILE SULFUR COMPOUNDS USING ANTIOXIDANTS IN RAW MEAT AND READY-TO-EAT MEAT PRODUCTS - (Book / Chapter)

Fan, X. 2007. Control of irradiation-induced lipid oxidation and volatile sulfur compounds using antioxidants in raw meat and ready-to-eat meat products. In: Shahidi, F., Ho, C-T., editors. Antioxidant Measurement and Applications. Washington, DC: ACS Symposium Series. p. 401-418.

NONTHERMAL INACTIVATION OF E. COLI IN FRUIT JUICES USING RADIO FREQUENCY ELECTRIC FIELDS - (Book / Chapter)

Geveke, D.J., Brunkhorst, C., Cooke, P.H., Fan, X. 2006. Nonthermal inactivation of e. coli in fruit juices using radio frequency electric fields . In: Juneja, V.K., Cherry, J.P., Tunick, M.H., editors. Advances in Microbial Food Safety. Washington, D.C.:American Chemical Society. p. 121-139.

INACTIVATION OF SALMONELLA IN LIQUID WHOLE EGG BY IONIZING RADIATION AND HEAT - (Abstract Only)

Alvarez, I., Niemira, B.A., Fan, X., Sommers, C.H. 2005. Inactivation of salmonella in liquid whole egg by ionizing radiation and heat. Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting and Food Expo, July 16-20, 2005, New Orleans, LA. p. 108-4.

IRRADIATED GROUND BEEF FOR NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM - (Book / Chapter)

Fan, X. 2006. Irradiated ground beef for national school lunch program. In Sommers, C.H., Fan. X., editors. Food Irradiation Research and Technology. Ames, Iowa. IFT Press/Blackwell Publishing. p. 237-248.

REDUCTION OF TOXIC AND UNDESIRABLE CHEMICAL COMPOUNDS IN FOOD BY IONIZING IRRADIATION - (Abstract Only)

Fan, X. 2006. Reduction of toxic and undesirable chemical compounds in food by ionizing irradiation. 231st ACS National Meeting. March 26-30, 2006. Atlanta, GA. Abstract# AGFD 190, p. 20.

COMBINATION OF HOT WATER SURFACE PASTEURIZATION OF WHOLE FRUIT AND LOW DOSE GAMMA IRRADIATION OF FRESH-CUT CANTALOUPE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Fan, X., Annous, B.A., Sokorai, K.J., Burke, A.M., Mattheis, J.P. 2006. Combination of hot water surface pasteurization of whole fruit and low dose gamma irradiation of fresh-cut cantaloupe. Journal of Food Protection. 69(4):912-919.

THE EFFECT OF GRAPEFRUIT EXTRACT AND TEMPERATURE ABUSE ON GROWTH OF CLOSTRIDIUM PERFRINGENS FROM SPORE INOCULA IN MARINATED, SOUS-VIDE CHICKEN PRODUCTS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Juneja, V.K., Fan, X., Pena-Ramos, A., Diaz, M., Pacheco-Aguilar, R. 2006. The effect of grapefruit extract and temperature abuse on growth of clostridium perfringens from spore inocula in marinated, sous-vide chicken products. Innovative Food Science and Emerging Technologies. 7:100-106.

INACTIVATION OF PATHOGENS IN COMPLEX READY-TO-EAT FOODS USING GAMMA IRRADIATION - (Abstract Only)

Alvarez, I., Niemira, B.A., Fan, X., Sommers, C.H. 2005. Inactivation of pathogens in complex ready-to-eat foods using gamma irradiation [abstract]. Institute of Food Technologists Nonthermal Processing Division Workshop. p.1.

LOW-DOSE IRRADIATION OF FRESH AND FRESH-CUT PRODUCE: SAFETY, SENSORY AND SHELF LIFE - (Book / Chapter)

Niemira, B.A., Fan, X. 2006. LOW-DOSE IRRADIATION OF FRESH AND FRESH-CUT PRODUCE: SAFETY, SENSORY AND SHELF LIFE. IN: Sommers, C., Fan, X., editors. Food Irradiation Research and Technology. Blackwell Publishing. p. 169-184.

REDUCTION OF IRRADIATION-INDUCED QUALITY CHANGES BY ROSEMARY EXTRACT IN READY-TO-EAT TURKEY PRODUCT - (Book / Chapter)

Fan, X., Sommers, C.H., Sokorai, K.J. 2006. Reduction of irradiation-induced quality changes by rosemary extract in ready-to-eat turkey product. In Havkin-Frenkel, D., Frenkel, C., Dudai, N., editors. Proceeding of the First International Symposium on Natural Preservatives in Food Systems. Acta Horticulture 709:61-67.

VOLATILE SULFUR COMPOUNDS CONTRIBUTE TO THE IRRADIATION-INDUCED OFF-ODOR IN ORANGE JUICE - (Abstract Only)

Fan, X. 2005. Volatile sulfur compounds contribute to the irradiation-induced off-odor in orange juice. IFT/EFFoST Nonthermal Processing Division Workshop, Septerm 15-16, 2005, ERRC, Wyndmoor, PA 19038. Abstract #4, p. 79.

IONIZING IRRADIATION INCREASES ANTIOXIDANT CAPACITY AND PHENOLIC CONTENT OF FRESH-CUT VEGETABLES - (Abstract Only)

Fan, X., Sokorai, K.J. 2005. Ionizing irradiation increases antioxidant capacity and phenolic content of fresh-cut vegetables. IFT/EFFoST Nonthermal Processing Division Workshop, September 15-16, 2005, ERRC, Wyndmoor, PA. Abstract #3, p. 80.

FORMATION OF FURAN FROM CARBOHYDRATES AND ASCORBIC ACID FOLLOWING EXPOSURE TO IONIZING RADIATION AND THERMAL PROCESSING - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Fan, X. 2005. Formation of furan from carbohydrates and ascorbic acid following exposure to ionizing radiation and thermal processing. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 53:7826-7831.

RADIATION SENSITIVITY AND QUALITY OF FRESH-CUT VEGETABLES EXPOSED TO GAMMA RADIATION - (Proceedings)

Fan, X., Niemira, B.A., Rajkowski, K.T., Sokorai, K.J. 2006. Radiation sensitivity and quality of fresh-cut vegetables exposed to gamma radiation. IAEA, July 22-30, 2005, Islamabad, Pakistan. p. 286-293.

STUDIES OF POST-IRRADIATION SURVIVAL OF LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES AND L. INNOCUA ON ENDIVE, REGROWTH UNDER MODIFIED ATMOSPHERE PACKAGING AND PRODUCT SENSORY QUALITIES - (Proceedings)

Niemira, B.A., Fan, X., Sokorai, K.J., Sommers, C.H., Rajkowski, K.T. 2006. STUDIES OF POST-IRRADIATION SURVIVAL OF LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES AND L. INNOCUA ON ENDIVE, REGROWTH UNDER MODIFIED ATMOSPHERE PACKAGING AND PRODUCT SENSORY QUALITIES. Meeting Abstract. 301-316.

EFFECTS OF CALCIUM ASCORBATE AND IONIZING RADIATION ON THE SURVIVAL OF LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES AND PRODUCT QUALITY OF FRESH-CUT “GALA” APPLES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Fan, X., Sokorai, K.J., Sommers, C.H., Niemira, B.A., Mattheis, J.P. 2005. Effects of calcium ascorbate and ionizing radiation on the survival of listeria monocytogenes and product quality of fresh-cut “gala” apples. Journal of Food Science. M352-358.

TRENDS IN FOOD IRRADIATION - (Abstract Only)

Niemira, B.A., Fan, X., Sommers, C.H., Alvarez, I. 2005. Trends in food irradiation. University of Sao Paulo, June 15, 2005, Sao Paulo, Brazil.

IRRADIATION OF FRESH AND FRESH-CUT PRODUCE - (Abstract Only)

Niemira, B.A., Fan, X. 2005. Irradiation of fresh and fresh-cut produce. Brazilian Association for Food Protection Annual Meeting, June 13-14 2005, Sao Paulo, Brazil.

IMPACT OF IONIZING RADIATION AND THERMAL TREATMENTS ON FURAN LEVELS IN FRUIT JUICES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Fan, X. 2005. Impact of ionizing radiation and thermal treatments on furan levels in fruit juices. Journal of Food Science. 70(7):E409-E414.

ASSESSMENT OF QUALITY ATTRIBUTES OF FRESH-CUT VEGETABLES EXPOSED TO IONIZING RADIATION - (Abstract Only)

Fan, X. 2005. Assessment of quality attributes of fresh-cut vegetables exposed to ionizing radiation (abstract). International Fresh-Cut Processors Association. Paper No. 014-04.

INTERACTIVE EFFECTS OF 1-MCP, METHYL JASMONATE AND CA STORAGE ON QUALITY OF 'FUJI' APPLE FRUIT - (Proceedings)

Argenta, L., Mattheis, J.P., Fan, X. 2005. Interactive effects of 1-MCP, methyl jasmonate and CA storage on quality of 'Fuji' apple fruit. Controlled Atmosphere Conference Proceedings.

INTERACTIVE RESPONSES OF 'GALA' APPLE FRUIT VOLATILE PRODUCTION TO CONTROLLED ATMOSPHERE STORAGE AND CHEMCIAL INHIBITION OF ETHYLENE ACTION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Mattheis, J.P., Fan, X., Argenta, L.C. 2005. Interactive responses of 'Gala' apple fruit volatile production to controlled atmosphere storage and chemcial inhibition of ethylene action. Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry 53(11):4510-4516.

USE OF ROSEMARY EXTRACT TO REDUCE UNDESIRABLE QUALITY CHANGES OF READY-TO-EAT TURKEY BOLOGNA INDUCED BY IONIZING RADIATION - (Proceedings)

Fan, X., Sommers, C.H. 2005. Use of rosemary extract to reduce undesirable quality changes of ready-to-eat turkey bologna induced by ionizing radiation. International Symposium on Natural Preservatives in Food Systems, March 30-31, 2005, Princeton, NJ. Abstract #4, p. 27.

EFFECTS OF CALCIUM ASCORBATE, AN ANTIOXIDANT AND ANTIBROWNING AGENT, ON RADIATION RESISTANCE OF L. MONOCYTOGENES AND QUALITY OF "GALA" APPLE SLICES - (Abstract Only)

Fan, X., Sokorai, K.J., Sommers, C.H., Niemira, B.A., Mattheis, J.P. 2005. Effects of calcium ascorbate, an antioxidant and antibrowning agent, on radiation resistance of l. monocytogenes and quality of "gala" apple slices. Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting, July 16-20, 2004, New Orleans, LA. p. 36E-31.

IRRADIATION DESTRUCT VALUES OF SHIGELLA SONNIE, SALMONELLA OR ESCHERICHIA COLI O157:H7 AND POST IRRADIATION SURVIVAL AND REGROWTH OF INDIGENOUS MICROFLORA ON VEGETABLE SPROUTS AND ON WARM/COLD WATER-WASHED CUT ICEBERG LETTUCE - (Proceedings)

Rajkowski, K.T., Fan, X., Sommers, C.H., Niemira, B.A. 2006. Irradiation destruct values of shigella sonnie, salmonella or escherichia coli o157:h7 and post irradiation survival and regrowth of indigenous microflora on vegetable sprouts and on warm/cold water-washed cut iceberg lettuce. IAEA, July 25-29, 2005, Vienna, Austria. p. 317-324.

EFFECT OF SEQUENTIAL TREATMENT OF WARM WATER DIP AND LOW DOSE GAMMA IRRADIATION ON THE QUALITY OF FRESH-CUT GREEN ONIONS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kim, H., Feng, H., Toshkov, S.A., Fan, X. 2005. Effect of sequential treatment of warm water dip and low dose gamma irradiation on the quality of fresh-cut green onions. Journal of Food Science. 70:m179-185.

ASSESSMENT OF RADIATION SENSITIVITY OF FRESH-CUT VEGETABLES USING ELECTROLYTE LEAKAGE MEASUREMENT - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Fan, X., Sokorai, K.J. 2005. Assessment of radiation sensitivity of fresh-cut vegetables using electrolyte leakage measurement. Postharvest Biology and Technology. 36: 191-197.

FACTORS AFFECTING EFFICACY OF 1-MCP TO MAINTAIN QUALITY OF APPLE FRUIT AFTER STORAGE - (Proceedings) - (29-Oct-04)

ANTIOXIDANT CAPACITY OF FRESH-CUT VEGETABLES EXPOSED TO IONIZING RADIATION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Fan, X. 2005. Antioxidant capacity of fresh-cut vegetables exposed to ionizing radiation. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 85: 995-1000.

QUALITY OF FRESH-CUT APPLE SLICES AS AFFECTED BY IONIZING RADIATION AND CALCIUM ASCORBATE TREATMENT - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Fan, X., Niemira, B.A., Mattheis, J.P., Hong, Z., Olson, D.W. 2005. Quality of fresh-cut apple slices as affected by ionizing radiation and calcium ascorbate treatment. Journal of Food Science. 70(2) S143-148.

SENSORY EVALUATION OF IRRADIATED GROUND BEEF PATTIES FOR THE NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Fan, X., Niemira, B.A., Rajkowski, K.T., Phillips, J.G., Sommers, C.H. 2004. Sensory evaluation of irradiated ground beef patties for the national school lunch program. Journal of Food Science. 69:S394-S387.

PRODUCTION OF VOLATILE COMPOUNDS BY 'FUJI" APPLES FOLLOWING EXPOSURE TO HIGH CO2 OR LOW O2 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Argenta, L.C., Mattheis, J.P., Fan, X., Finger, F.L. 2004. Production of volatile compounds by 'Fuji" apples following exposure to high CO2 or low O2. Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry. 52:5957-5963.

INVOLVEMENT OF VOLATILE SULFUR COMPOUNDS IN IONIZING RADIATION-INDUCED OFF-ODOR OF FRESH ORANGE JUICE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Fan, X. 2004. Involvement of volatile sulfur compounds in ionizing radiation-induced off-odor of fresh orange juice. Journal of Food Science. 69(8):C593-C598.

NATURE, CAUSE AND CONTROL OF IRRADIATION-INDUCED OFF-ODOR IN READY-TO-EAT MEAT PRODUCTS - (Book / Chapter)

Fan, X. 2005. Nature, cause and control of irradiation-induced off-odor in ready-to-eat meat products. In: Weerasinghe, D.K., Sucan, A.K., editors. Process and reaction flavors: Recent development. ACS Symposium Series No. 905. Washington, DC: American Chemical Society. p.208-221.

IONIZING RADIATION AND ANTIOXIDANTS AFFECT VOLATILE SULFUR COMPOUNDS, LIPID OXIDATION AND COLOR OF READY-TO-EAT TURKEY BOLOGNA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Fan, X., Sommers, C.H., Sokorai, K.J. 2004. Irradiation and antioxidants affect volatile sulfur compounds, lipid oxidation and color of ready-to-eat turkey bologna. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 52:3509-3515.

IRRADIATION AND MODIFIED ATMOSPHERE PACKAGING OF ENDIVE INFLUENCES SURVIVAL AND REGROWTH OF LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES AND PRODUCT SENSORY QUALITIES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Niemira, B.A., Fan, X., Sokorai, K.J. 2005. Irradiation and modified atmosphere packaging of endive influences survival and regrowth of listeria monocytogenes and product sensory qualities. Journal of Radiation Physics and Chemistry. 72:41-48.

IRRADIATION OF READY-TO-EAT FOODS AT USDA'S EASTERN REGIONAL RESEARCH CENTER - 2003 UPDATE - (Proceedings)

Sommers, C.H., Fan, X., Niemira, B.A., Rajkowski, K.T. 2004. Irradiation of ready-to-eat foods at usda's eastern regional research center - 2003 update. Journal of Radiation Physics and Chemistry. 71:511-514.

EFFECT OF PH ON THE SURVIVAL OF LISTERIA INNOCUA IN CALCIUM ASCORBATE SOLUTIONS AND ON QUALITY OF FRESH-CUT APPLES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Karaibrahimoglu, Y., Fan, X., Sapers, G.M., Sokorai, K.J. 2004. Effect of ph on the survival of listeria innocua in calcium ascorbate solutions and on quality of fresh-cut apples. Journal of Food Protection. 67:751-757.

MANAGEMENT OF CLIMACTERIC FRUIT RIPENING WITH 1-METHYLCYCLOPROPENE, AN INHIBITOR OF ETHYLENE ACTION - (Proceedings)

MATTHEIS, J.P., FAN, X., ARGENTA, L. MANAGEMENT OF CLIMACTERIC FRUIT RIPENING WITH 1-METHYLCYCLOPROPENE, AN INHIBITOR OF ETHYLENE ACTION. PROCEEDINGS OF PLANT GROWTH REGULATORS SOCIETY OF AMERICA. pp. 20-25. 2003.

CHANGES IN GROWTH AND ANTIOXIDANT STATUS OF ALFALFA SPROUTS DURING SPROUTING AS AFFECTED BY GAMMA IRRADIATION OF SEEDS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

FAN, X., THAYER, D.W., SOKORAI, K.J. CHANGES IN GROWTH AND ANTIOXIDANT STATUS OF ALFALFA SPROUTS DURING SPROUTING AS AFFECTED BY GAMMA IRRADIATION OF SEEDS. JOURNAL OF FOOD PROTECTION. 2004. V. 67. NO. 3. P. 561-566.

LOW DOSE IONIZING RADIATION OF FRUIT JUICE: BENEFITS AND CONCERNS - (Book / Chapter)

FAN, X., NIEMIRA, B.A., THAYER, D.W. LOW DOSE IONIZING RADIATION OF FRUIT JUICE: BENEFITS AND CONCERNS. BOOK CHAPTER. 2004. CHAPTER 9. P. 138-150.

IRRADIATION OF READY-TO-EAT MEATS: ELIMINATING LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES WHILE MAINTAINING PRODUCT QUALITY. - (Book / Chapter)

Sommers, C.H., Keser, N., Fan, X., Wallace, F.M., Novak, J.S., Handel, A.P., Niemira, B.A. 2004. Irradiation of ready-to-eat meats: eliminating listeria monocytogenes while maintaining product quality. Komolprasert V. and Morehouse, K. Washington, D.C. American Chemical Society. p. 77-89.

IONIZING RADIATION INDUCES FORMATION OF MALONDIALDEHYDE, FORMALDEHYDE AND ACETALDEHYDE FROM CARBOHYDRATES AND ORGANIC ACID - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

FAN, X. IONIZING RADIATION INDUCES FORMATION OF MALONDIALDEHYDE, FORMALDEHYDE AND ACETALDEHYDE FROM CARBOHYDRATES AND ORGANIC ACID. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURE AND FOOD CHEMISTRY. 2003. V. 51. P. 5946-5949.

EFFECT OF GAMMA RADIATION ON VISUAL QUALITY OF FRESH-CUT VEGETABLES - (Proceedings)

Fan, X., Sokorai, K.J. 2003. Effect of gamma radiation on visual quality of fresh-cut vegetables. International Meeting on Radiatoin Processing. September 7-12, 2003, Chicago, IL. Abstract #10, p. 10.

RADIATION (GAMMA) RESISTANCE AND POST-IRRADIATION GROWTH OF LISTERIA MONOCTYTOGENES SUSPENDED IN BEEF BOLOGNA THAT CONTAINED SODIUM DIACETATE AND POTASSIUM LACTATE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

SOMMERS, C.H., FAN, X., NIEMIRA, B.A., SOKORAI, K.J. RADIATION (GAMMA) RESISTANCE AND POST-IRRADIATION GROWTH OF LISTERIA MONOCTYTOGENES SUSPENDED IN BEEF BOLOGNA THAT CONTAINED SODIUM DIACETATE AND POTASSIUM LACTATE. JOURNAL OF FOOD SAFETY. 2003. V. 66. P. 2051-2056.

INFLUENCE OF 1-METHYLCYCLOPROPENE ON RIPENING, STORAGE LIFE AND VOLATILE PRODUCTION BY 'D'ANJOU' CV. PEAR FRUIT - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

ARGENTA, L.C., FAN, X., MATTHEIS, J.P. INFLUENCE OF 1-METHYLCYCLOPROPENE ON RIPENING, STORAGE LIFE AND VOLATILE PRODUCTION BY 'D'ANJOU' CV. PEAR FRUIT. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY. 2003. v. 51(13). p. 3858-3864.

MANAGEMENT OF CLIMACTERIC FRUIT RIPENING WITH 1-METHYLCYCLOPROPENE, AN INHIBITOR OF ETHYLENE ACTION. - (Proceedings)

MATTHEIS, J.P., FAN, X., ARGENTA, L. MANAGEMENT OF CLIMACTERIC FRUIT RIPENING WITH 1-METHYLCYCLOPROPENE, AN INHIBITOR OF ETHYLENE ACTION. PLANT GROWTH REGULATOR SOCIETY OF AMERICA QUARTERLY. 31:80. 2003.

USE OF IONIZING RADIATION TO IMPROVE SENSORY AND MICROBIAL QUALITY OF FRESH-CUT GREEN ONION LEAVES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

FAN, X., NIEMIRA, B.A., SOKORAI, K.J. USE OF IONIZING RADIATION TO IMPROVE SENSORY AND MICROBIAL QUALITY OF FRESH-CUT GREEN ONION LEAVES. JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE. 2003. V. 68. P. 1478-1483.

SENSORIAL NUTRITIONAL AND MICROBIOLOGICAL QUALITY OF FRESH CILANTRO LEAVES AS INFLUENCED BY IONIZING IRRADIATION AND STORAGE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

FAN, X., NIEMIRA, B.A., BAXENDALE, K.J. SENSORIAL NUTRITIONAL AND MICROBIOLOGICAL QUALITY OF FRESH CILANTRO LEAVES AS INFLUENCED BY IONIZING IRRADIATION AND STORAGE. FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL. 2003. V. 36. P. 713-719.

IONIZING RADIATION SENSITIVITY OF LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES AND L. INNOCUA INOCULATED ON ENDIVE (CICHORIUM ENDIVA) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

NIEMIRA, B.A., FAN, X., SOKORAI, K.J., SOMMERS, C.H. IONIZING RADIATION SENSITIVITY OF LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES AND L. INNOCUA INOCULATED ON ENDIVE (CICHORIUM ENDIVA). JOURNAL OF FOOD PROTECTION. 2003. V. 66 (6). P. 993-998.

FORMULATION OF SOY- AND BEEF-BASED READY TO EAT FOOD PRODUCTS INFLUENCES RADIATION SENSITIVITY OF SURFACE-INOCULATED LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES AND POST-IRRADIATION PRODUCT SENSORY PROPERTIES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

NIEMIRA, B.A., SOMMERS, C.H., FAN, X., SOKORAI, K.J. FORMULATION OF SOY- AND BEEF-BASED READY TO EAT FOOD PRODUCTS INFLUENCES RADIATION SENSITIVITY OF SURFACE-INOCULATED LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES AND POST-IRRADIATION PRODUCT SENSORY PROPERTIES. JOURNAL OF FOOD SAFETY. 2003. V. 23. P. 35-46.

RADIATION SENSITIVITY OF A PATHOGEN (LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES) AND A SURROGATE (L. INNOCUA) ON INOCULATED ENDIVE (CICHORIUM ENDIVA) - (Other)

Niemira, B.A., Fan, X., Sommers, C.H. 2003. Radiation sensitivity of a pathogen (listeria monocytogenes) and a surrogate (l. innocua) on inoculated endive (cichorium endiva). Report of 2nd FAO/IAE Research Co-ordination Meeting (RCM), April 14-18, 2003, Belfast, Ireland. p. 94-96.

IRRADIATION (GAMMA) OF FINE EMULSION SAUSAGE THAT CONTAINTED SODIUM DIACETATE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

SOMMERS, C.H., FAN, X. IRRADIATION (GAMMA) OF FINE EMULSION SAUSAGE THAT CONTAINTED SODIUM DIACETATE.. JOURNAL OF FOOD PROTECTION. 2002. V. 66(5). P. 819-824.

WARM WATER TREATMENT IN COMBINATION WITH MODIFIED ATMOSPHERE PACKAGING REDUCED UNDESIRABLE EFFECTS OF IRRADIATION ON THE QUALITY OF FRESH-CUT ICEBERG LETTUCE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

FAN, X., TOIVONEN, P.M., RAJKOWSKI, K.T., BAXENDALE, K.J. WARM WATER TREATMENT IN COMBINATION WITH MODIFIED ATMOSPHERE PACKAGING REDUCED UNDESIRABLE EFFECTS OF IRRADIATION ON THE QUALITY OF FRESH-CUT ICEBERG LETTUCE.. JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE. 2002. V. 51. P. 1231-1236.

SAFETY FOOD IRRADIATION WITH HIGH ENERGY X-RAYS: THEORETICAL EXPECTATIONS AND EXPERIMENTAL EVIDENCE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Gregoire, O., Cleland, M.R., Mittendorfer, J., Dababneh, S., Ehlermann, D.A., Fan, X., Kappeler, F., Logar, J., Meissner, J., Thayer, D.W. 2003. Safety food irradiation with high energy x-rays: theoretical expectations and experimental evidence. Journal of Radiation Physics and Chemistry. 67(2):169-183.

CHANGES IN VOLATILE COMPOUNDS OF GAMMA IRRADIATED FRESH CILANTRO LEAVES DURING COLD STORAGE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

FAN, X., BAXENDALE, K.J. CHANGES IN VOLATILE COMPOUNDS OF GAMMA IRRADIATED FRESH CILANTRO LEAVES DURING COLD STORAGE. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY. 2002. V. 50. P. 7622-7627.

CHANGES IN STRUCTURE AND COLOR CHARACTERISTICS OF IRRADIATED CHICKEN BREASTS AS A FUNCTION OF DOSAGE AND STORAGE TIME - (Proceedings) - (01-Aug-02)

USE OF VACUUM-STEAM-VACUUM AND IONIZING RADIATION TO ELIMINATE LISTERIA INNOCUA FROM HAM - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

SOMMERS, C.H., KOZEMPEL, M.F., FAN, X., RADEWONUK, E.R. USE OF VACUUM-STEAM-VACUUM AND IONIZING RADIATION TO ELIMINATE LISTERIA INNOCUA FROM HAM. JOURNAL OF FOOD PROTECTION. 2002. V. 65. P. 1981-1983.

SENSORIAL AND CHEMICAL QUALITY OF GAMMA IRRADIATED FRESH-CUT ICEBERG LETTUCE IN MODIFIED ATMOSPHERE PACKAGES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

FAN, X., BAXENDALE, K.J. SENSORIAL AND CHEMICAL QUALITY OF GAMMA IRRADIATED FRESH-CUT ICEBERG LETTUCE IN MODIFIED ATMOSPHERE PACKAGES. JOURNAL OF FOOD PROTECTION. 2002. V. 65(11). P. 1760-1765.

QUALITY OF ALFALFA SPROUTS GROWN FROM IRRADIATED SEEDS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Fan, X., Rajkowski, K.T., Thayer, D.W. 2003. Quality of alfalfa sprouts grown from irradiated seeds. Journal of Food Quality. 26:165-176.

VOLATILE SULFUR COMPOUNDS IN IRRADIATED PRE-COOKED TURKEY BREAST ANALYZED WITH PULSED FLAME PHOTOMETRIC DETECTION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

FAN, X., SOMMERS, C.H., THAYER, D.W., LEHOTAY, S.J. VOLATILE SULFUR COMPOUNDS IN IRRADIATED PRE-COOKED TURKEY BREAST ANALYZED WITH PULSED FLAME PHOTOMETRIC DETECTION. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY. 2002. V. 50. P. 4257-4261.

IRRADIATION TEMPERATURE INFLUENCES PRODUCT QUALITY FACTORS OF FROZEN VEGETABLES AND RADIATION SENSITIVITY OF INOCULATED LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (04-Apr-02)

RESPONSES OF 'BING' AND 'RAINIER' SWEET CHERRY FRUIT TO ETHYLENE AND 1-METHYLCYCLOPROPENE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

GONG, Y., FAN, X., MATTHEIS, J.P. RESPONSES OF 'BING' AND 'RAINIER' SWEET CHERRIES TO ETHYLENE AND 1-METHYLCYCLOPROPENE. JOURNAL OF AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HORTICULTURE SCIENCE. 2002. v. 127(5). p. 831-835.

SUSPENDING LETTUCE TYPE INFLUENCES RECOVERABILITY AND RADIATION SENSITIVITYOF ESCHERICHIA COLI O157:H7 - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (04-Apr-02)

EFFECT OF DEXTROSE AND GAMMA RADIATION ON BEEF BOLOGNA ANTIOXIDANT POWER, LIPID OXIDATION, COLOR, AND VIABILITY OF LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (25-Mar-02)

CHANGES IN STRUCTURE AND COLOR CHARACTERISTICS OF IRRADIATED CHICKEN BREASTS AS A FUNCTION OF DOSAGE AND STORAGE TIME - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

LIU, Y., FAN, X., CHEN, Y.R., THAYER, D.W. CHANGES IN STRUCTURE AND COLOR CHARACTERISTICS OF IRRADIATED CHICKEN BREASTS AS A FUNCTION OF DOSAGE AND STORAGE TIME. JOURNAL OF MEAT SCIENCE. 63:301-307. 2003.

MEASUREMENT OF MALONALDEHYDE IN APPLE JUICE USING GC-MS AND A COMPARISON TO THE THIOBARBITURIC ACID ASSAY - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Fan, X. 2002. Measurement of malonaldehyde in apple juice using gc-ms and a comparison to the thiobarbituric acid assay. Journal of Food Chemistry. 2002. V. 77. P. 353-359.

GAMMA RADIATION INFLUENCES BROWNING, ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY AND MALONDIALDEHYDE LEVEL OF APPLE JUICE - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (04-Dec-01)

RESEARCH PLANS: MICROBIOLOGICAL AND SENSORIAL RESPONSE OF LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES INOCULATED LEAFY SALAD VEGETABLES FOLLOWING IRRADIATION AND REFRIGERATED STORAGE UNDER MODIFIED ATMOSPHERE - (Proceedings)

Niemira, B.A., Fan, X., Rajkowski, K.T., Thayer, D.W. 2001. Research plans: microbiological and sensorial response of listeria monocytogenes inoculated leafy salad vegetables following irradiation and refrigerated storage under modified atmosphere. Report of First FAO/IAEA Research Co-Ordination Meeting, November 5-9, 2001, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil. p. 19.

EFFECT OF IONIZING RADIATION ON BEEF BOLOGNA CONTAINING SOY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (31-Aug-01)

QUALITY OF FRUIT AND FRUIT JUICE IRRADIATED FOR THE CONTROL OF FOODBORNE PATHOGENS - (Proceedings)

Fan, X., Niemira, B.A., Thayer, D.W., Mattheis, J.P. 2001. Quality of fruit and fruit juice irradiated for the control of foodborne pathogens. Proceedings of the United States - Japan. p. J1-J11.

TREATMENT WITH 1-MCP DELAYS DISSIPATION OF WATERCORE DURING CONTROLLED ATMOSPHERE STORAGE OF FUJI APPLE FRUIT - (Abstract Only)

Mattheis, J.P., Argenta, L.C., Fan, X. Treatment with 1-MCP delays dissipation of watercore during controlled atmosphere storage of Fuji apple fruit. HortScience. 36(3): 467.