Projects

PROCESSING INTERVENTION TECHNOLOGIES FOR ENHANCING THE SAFETY AND SECURITY OF FLUID FOODS AND BEVERAGES Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 410488

INTERVENTION TECHNOLOGIES FOR ENHANCING THE SAFETY AND SECURITY OF FRESH AND MINIMALLY PROCESSED PRODUCE AND SOLID PLANT-DERIVED FOODS Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 409637

Publications

A New Automated Microwave Heating Process for Cooking and Pasteurization of Microwaveable Foods Containing Raw Meats - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (15-Nov-09)

Inactivation of foodborne pathogens on frankfurters using ultraviolet light (254 nm) and GRAS antimicrobials - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (12-Nov-09)

Near-Infrared Surface Pasteurization to Eliminate Listeria monocytogenes on Cooked Chicken Breast Meat Surfaces - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (25-Sep-09)

Ultraviolet light (254 NM) inactivation of pathogens on foods and stainless steel surfaces - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (09-Jul-09)

Microwave Heating of TV-Dinner Type Products - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Huang, L., Sites, J.E. 2009. Microwave Heating of TV-Dinner Type Products. In: Proceedings of International Microwave Power Institute¿s 43rd Annual Symposium. July 8 ¿ 10, 2009, Washington, DC. p. 72 ¿ 77.

Inactivation of Microbial Contaminants in Fresh Produce - (Book/Chapter) - (10-Dec-08)

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.

Pasteurization of Ready-to-Eat Meats - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Huang, L., Sites, J.E. 2008. Pasteurization of Ready-to-Eat Meats. In: International Microwave Power Institute's 42nd Annual Symposium, June 25-27, 2008, New Orleans, LA. 37-42.

Cold Plasma Inactivates Salmonella Stanley and Escherichia coli O157:H7 Inoculated on Golden Delicious Apples - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Niemira, B.A., Sites, J.E. 2008. Cold Plasma Inactivates Salmonella Stanley and Escherichia coli O157:H7 Inoculated on Golden Delicious Apples. Journal of Food Protection. 71(7):1357-1365.

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.

Elimination of Listeria monocytogenes on Hotdogs by Infrared Surface Treatment - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Huang, L., Sites, J.E. 2008. Elimination of Listeria monocytogenes on Hotdogs by Infrared Surface Treatment. Journal of Food Science. 73:M27-M31.

Development and Validation of a Pilot Scale Enhanced Biosafety Level Two Containment for Performance Evaluation of Produce Disinfection Technologies - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Sites, J.E., Annous, B.A., Walker, P.N., Burke, A.M. 2008. Development and Validation of a Pilot Scale Enhanced Biosafety Level Two Containment for Performance Evaluation of Produce Disinfection Technologies. Applied Biosafety. 13(1):30-44.

Inactivation of Salmonella on Cantaloupe Surfaces Using Hot Water Or Chlorine Dioxide Gas Treatments - (Abstract)

Annous, B.A., Sites, J.E., Burke, A.M. 2006. Inactivation of salmonella on cantaloupe surfaces using hot water or chlorine dioxide gas treatments. Abstract Book of Sixth IFPA and S-294 Poster Session and IFPA 18th Annual Conference Abstracts. 2006. 001-06, Page 1.

Thermal Inactivation of Salmonella on Cantaloupes Using Hot Water - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Solomon, E.B., Huang, L., Sites, J.E., Annous, B.A. 2006. Thermal inactivation of salmonella on cantaloupes using hot water. Journal of Food Science. 71(2): M25-M30.

Thermal Inactivation of Salmonella on Cantaloupe Using Hot Water - (Abstract)

Solomon, E.B., Sites, J.E., Huang, L., Annous, B.A. 2005. Thermal inactivation of salmonella on cantaloupe using hot water (abstract). Institute of Food Technologists. Available:http://ift.confex.com/ift/2005/techprogram/paper_30545.htm

Surface Pasteurization of Whole Cantaloupes Inoculated with Salmonella Poona Or Escherichia Coli - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Annous, B.A., Burke, A.M., Sites, J.E. 2004. Surface pasteurization of whole cantaloupes inoculated with salmonella poona or escherichia coli. Journal of Food Protection. 67(9):1876-1885.

Efficacy of 1% Hydrogen Peroxide Wash in Decontaminating Apples and Cantaloupe Melons - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

SAPERS, G.M., SITES, J.E. EFFICACY OF 1% HYDROGEN PEROXIDE WASH IN DECONTAMINATING APPLES AND CANTALOUPE MELONS. JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE. 2003. V. 68 (5). P. 1793-1797.

Vapor-Phase Decontamination of Apples Containing Escherichia Coli - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

SAPERS, G.M., WALKER, P.N., SITES, J.E., ANNOUS, B.A., EBLEN, D.R. VAPOR-PHASE DECONTAMINATION OF APPLES CONTAINING ESCHERICHIA COLI. JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE. 2003. V. 68 (3). P. 1003-1007.