Patel, J.R. 2013. HACCP implementation in the production of fresh-cut produce. Proceedings of the International Congress on Food Technology, Quality, and Safety. Pub #11CPT/INCOFTECH 2013/LP-026.
Moore-Neibel, K., Gerber, C., Patel, J.R., Friedman, M., Jaroni, D., Ravishankar, S. 2013. Antibacterial activity of oregano oil against antibiotic resistant Salmonella enterica on organic leafy greens at varying exposure times and storage temperatures. Food Microbiology. 34(1):123-129.
Markland, S., Shortlidge, K., Hoover, D., Yaron, S., Patel, J.R., Singh, A., Sharma, M., Kniel, K. 2012. Survival of pathogenic Escherichia coli on basil, lettuce, and spinach. Zoonoses and Public Health. DOI: 10.1111/zph.12033.
Yossa, N., Patel, J.R., Millner, P.D., Ravishankar, S., Martin Lo, Y. 2013. Antimicrobial activity of Cinnamaldehyde and Sporan against Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Salmonella on lettuce. Foodborne Pathogens and Disease. 10(1):87-96.
Yossa, N., Patel, J.R., Millner, P.D., Murphy, C.F., Bauchan, G.R., Lo, M. 2012. Antibacterial activity of cinnamaldehyde and Sporan against Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Salmonella. Journal of Food Processing and Preservation. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jfpp.12026.
Yossa, N., Patel, J.R., Macarisin, D., Millner, P.D., Murphy, C.A., Bauchan, G.R., Lo, M. 2012. The mechanism of bactericidal action of cinnamaldehyde and Sporan on Escherichia coli and Salmonella. BARC Poster Day. #57.
Patel, J.R., Macarisin, D., Bauchan, G.R. 2012. Effect of spinach cultivar and strain variation on survival of Escherichia coli O157:H7 on spinach leaves. International Association for Food Protection. Paper No. T4-09.
Banerjee, R., Singh, A., Callahan, M.L., Roberts, C.L., Ingram, D.T., Patel, J.R., Hoover, D., Kniel, K., Sharma, M. 2012. The use of zero-valent iron filtration to reduce Escherichia coli and Listeria innocua in irrigation water. [abstract] International Association for Food Protection. P3-32. p.182.
Yossa, N., Patel, J.R., Millner, P.D., Murphy, C.F. 2012. Antibacterial activity of cinnamaldehyde and Sporan against Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Salmonella. [abstract]. Annual Meeting of the Institute of Food Technologists. Paper No.035-24.
Patel, J.R., Macarisin, D., Bauchan, G.R. 2012. Influence of curli expression on biofilm formation and attachment to plant surface by shiga toxigenic E. coli. Annual Meeting of the Institute of Food Technologists. Paper No. 135-03.
Yossa, N., Patel, J.R., Millner, P.D., Lo, Y. 2012. Essential oils reduce Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Salmonella on iceberg and romaine lettuce without affecting produce quality. Annual Meeting of the Institute of Food Technologists. Paper No. 043-33.
Moore-Niebel, K., Gerber, C., Patel, J.R., Friedman, M., Ravishankar, S. 2012. Antimicrobial activity of lemongrass oil against Salmonella enterica on organic leafy greens. Journal of Applied Microbiology. 112:485-492.
Ingram, D.T., Hoover, D., Shelton, D.R., Millner, P.D., Patel, J.R., Kniel, K., Sharma, M. 2012. Use of zero-valent iron biosand filters to reduce E. coli O157:H12 in irrigation water applied to spinach plants in a field setting. International Association for Food Protection. 112:551-560.
Ingram, D.T., Callahan, M.L., Ferguson, S.E., Hoover, D., Shelton, D.R., Millner, P.D., Patel, J.R., Kniel, K., Sharma, M. 2012. The use of Zero-valent iron biosand filters to reduce E. coli O157:H12 in irrigation water applied to spinach plants in a field setting. Journal of Applied Microbiology. 112(3):551-560.
Macarisin, D., Patel, J.R., Bauchan, G.R., Giron, J., Sharma, V.K. 2012. Role of curli and cellulose expression by Escherichia coli O157:H7 on the cell’s ability to attach to spinach. Foodborne Pathogens and Disease. 9(2):160-167.
Yossa, N., Patel, J.R., Millner, P.D., Lo, M. 2012. Essential oils reduce Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Salmonella on spinach leaves without affecting produce quality. Journal of Food Protection. 75(3):488-496..
Yossa, N., Patel, J.R., Millner, P.D., Lo, M. 2011. Antimicrobial activity of cinnamaldehyde and sporan against enteric pathogens on iceberg lettuce. [astract]. BARC-UM Fall Symposium. Abstract booklet.
Ravishankar, S., Bright, K., Fonseca, J., Gerba, C., Nolte, K., Jaroni, D., Patel, J.R., Friedman, M. 2011. Improving the safety and post-harvest quality of field grown organic leafy greens: assessment of good agricultural/production practices along the farm to fork continuum. [abstract] 46(9):5290.
Landa, S., Hernandez, A., Vargas, H., Eslava, C., Lopez, J., Chaidez, Q., Patel, J.R. 2011. Persistence of salmonella typhimurium in nopal cladodes. [abstract]. 13th International COntress on Food Safety and 28th National meeting of Microbiology Hygiene and Toxicology. 100-103.
Patel, J.R., Macarisin, D., Sangly, G., Murphy, C.A. 2012. Inactivation and injury of pathogens on intact beef treated with hydrodynamic pressure. Innovative Food Science and Emerging Technologies. 14:38-45.
Moore, K., Patel, J.R., Jaroni, D., Friedman, M., Ravishankar, S. 2011. Antimicrobial activity of apple, hibiscus, olive, and hydrogen peroxide formulations against Salmonella enterica on organic leafy greens. Journal of Food Protection. 74(10):1676-1683.
Pachepsky, Y.A., Shelton, D.R., Mclain, J.E., Patel, J.R., Mandrell, R.E. 2011. Irrigation waters as a source of pathogenic microorganisms in produce: a review. Advances in Agronomy. 113:73-138.
Patel, J.R., Singh, M., Darlington, L.K. 2011. Persistence of poultry associated Salmonella spp. on spinach plants [abstract]. International Association for Food Protection Proceedings. 2011 IAFP Abstract Book# P2-76.
Macarisin, D., Bauchan, G.R., Giron, J., Patel, J.R. 3011. Role of curli expression by Escherichia coli O157:H7 on the cell’s ability to attach to spinach. [abstract]. International Association for Food Protection abstract book #P2-80..
Patel, J.R., Darlington, L.K., Kumar, V. 2011. Reduction of Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Salmonella in fresh-cut produce by sodium caprylate[abstract]. Annual Meeting of the Institute of Food Technologists. IFT Book of Abstracts. #199-18.
Yossa, N., Patel, J.R., Millner, P.D., Lo, M. 2011. Efficacy of plant essential oils in reducing E. coli O157:H7 and Salmonella on spinach leaves[abstract]. Annual Meeting of the Institute of Food Technologists. Book of abstracts #199-09.
Ingram, D.T., Patel, J.R., Sharma, M. 2011. The Effect of Repeated Irrigation with Water Containing Varying Levels of Total Organic Carbon on the Persistence of Escherichia coli O157:H7 on Baby Spinach. Journal of Food Protection. 74(5):709-717.
Sharma, M., Lakshman, S., Ferguson, S.E., Ingram, D.T., Luo, Y., Patel, J.R. 2011. The effect of modified atmosphere packaging on the persistence and expression of virulence factors of Escherichia coli O157:H7 on shredded iceberg lettuce. Journal of Food Protection. 74(5):718-726.
Patel, J.R., Sharma, M., Ravishankar, S. 2011. Effect of curli expression and hydrophobicity of E. coli O157:H7 on attachment to fresh produce surfaces. Journal of Applied Microbiology. 110:737-745.
Patel, J.R., Sharma, M., Millner, P.D., Calaway, T., Singh, M. 2011. Inactivation of E. coli O157:H7 attached to spinach harvester blade using bacteriophage. Foodborne Pathogens and Disease. 8(4):541-546.
Mattson, T., Johny, A., Amalaradjou, M., More, K., Schreiber, D., Patel, J.R., Venkitanarayanan, K. 2011. Inactivation of Salmonella spp. on tomatoes by plant molecules. International Journal of Food Microbiology. 44(3):464-468.
Shelton, D.R., Karns, J.S., Coppock, C.R., Patel, J.R., Sharma, M., Pachepsky, Y.A. 2011. Comparison of generic E. coli vs. pathogenic E. coli virulence factors in an agricultural watershed: implications for irrigation water standards and leafy green commodities. Journal of Food Protection. 74:18-23.
Yossa, N., Patel, J.R., Millner, P.D., Lo, M. 2011. Inactivation of Salmonella in Organic Soil by Cinnamaldehyde, Eugenol, Ecotrol, and Sporan. Foodborne Pathogens and Disease. 8(2):311-317.
Patel, J.R. 2010. Interaction of Salmonella enterica with Fresh Produce Leaves. United States and Japan Natural Resources Conference Proceedings. Food Safety No. 6.
Kniel, K., Hoover, D., Chiu, P., Sharma, M., Patel, J.R., Shelton, D.R. 2010. Mitigation of Irrigation Water Using Zero-Valent Iron Treatment [abstract]. Center for Produce Safety-U.C. Davis Produce Research Symposium. Paper No. 4.
Yossa, N., Patel, J.R., Millner, P.D., Lo, M. 2010. Antimicrobial activity of essential oils against E. coli O157:H7 in organic soil. Food Control. 21(11):1458-1465.
Patel, J.R., Darlington, L.K. 2010. Survival of Salmonella on spinach leaves treated with contaminated irrigation water. International Association for Food Protection Proceedings. p.3-29.
Patel, J.R., Millner, P.D. 2010. Differential Persistence of E. coli O157:H7 Strains on Romaine Lettuce Leaves. Annual Meeting of the Institute of Food Technologists. T168-03.
Yossa, N., Patel, J.R., Millner, P.D., Lo, M. 2010. Biocontrol of E. coli O157:H7 in organic soil using essential oils [abstract]. Annual Meeting of the Institute of Food Technologists. PO38-59.
Patel, J.R., Sharma, M. 2010. Differences in attachment of Salmonella enterica serovars to cabbage and lettuce leaves. International Journal of Food Microbiology. 139(1-2):41-47.
Lakshman, S., Ferguson, S.E., Ingram, D.T., Patel, J.R., Luo, Y., Sharma, M. 2010. Effect of modified atmosphere on persistence and virulence expression of Escherichia coli O157:H7 on shredded lettuce. [abstract]. IAFP Abstract Book p. 42.
Patel, J.R., Millner, P.D., Nou, X., Sharma, M. 2010. Persistence of enterohemorrhagic and non-pathogenic E. coli on spinach leaves and in rhizosphere soil. Journal of Applied Microbiology. 108:1789-1796.
Yossa, N., Patel, J.R., Millner, P.D., Lo, M. 2009. Biocontrol of Salmonella in organic soil using essential oils [ Abstract] .Annual GRID University of Maryland Meeting. Poster No. 7.
Sharma, M., Ingram, D.T., Patel, J.R., Millner, P.D., Hull, A., Donnenberg, M. 2009. A novel approach to investigate the uptake and internalization of Escherichia coli O157:H7 in spinach cultivated in soil and hydroponic media. Journal of Food Protection. 72(7):1513-1520.
Adeeb, S.L., Patel, J.R., Sharma, M., Millner, P.D. 2009. Potential transfer of Salmonella to cutting blade during spinach harvesting operation. BARC Poster Day Abstract Book.
Patel, J.R., Darlington, L.K., Paroczay, E.W. 2009. Differences in attachment of Salmonella to fresh produce [abstract]. International Association for Food Protection. T5-02, P. 41.
Sharma, M., Patel, J.R., Nou, X., Ferguson, S.E., Mudd, C.L., Donnenberg, M. 2009. Comparison of expression of E. coli O157:H7 virulence factors in ground beef and on fresh-cut lettuce [abstract]. International Association for Food Protection Program Book. p. 87.
Sharma, M., Ingram, D.T., Patel, J.R., Millner, P.D., Hull, A., Donnenberg, M., Wang, X. 2009. Internalization of E. coli O157:H7 in spinach cultivated in soil and hydroponic media [abstract]. International Association for Food Protection Program Book. p. 40.
Nou, X., Millner, P.D., Patel, J.R., Sharma, M., Ingram, D.T. 2009. Effect of fresh produce crop residue on the survival of Escherichia coli O157:H7 in soil [abstract]. International Association for Food Protection 2009 Abstract Book. Paper No. T5-03. p. 41.
Patel, J.R., Sharma, M., Millner, P.D., Callaway, T.R. 2009. Biofilm formation Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Salmonella on spinach harvester blades. ARS Food Safety and Inspection Service Research Workshop. ARS-FSIS Workshop Poster #5.
Sharma, M., Patel, J.R., Conway, W.S., Ferguson, S.E., Sulakvelidze, A. 2009. Effectiveness of Bacteriophages in Reducing Escherichia coli O157:H7 on Fresh Cut Cantaloupes and Lettuce. Journal of Food Protection. 72(7):1481-1485.
Patel, J.R., Sharma, M., Millner, P.D., Callaway, T.R. 2009. Biofilm formation and bacteriophage inactivation of Escherichia coli O157:H7 on spinach harvester blades. IFT 2009 Annual Meeting Book of Abstracts. Paper No. 123-04. p. 148.
Patel, J.R., Yossa, N., Millner, P.D., Yo, M. 2009. Antimicrobial properties of essential oils against Salmonella in organic soil. IFT 2009 Annual Meeting Book of Abstracts. Paper No. 123-31. p. 153.
Patel, J.R. 2009. Evaluation of reactive oxygen species generating AirOcare system for reducing airborne microbial populations in a meat processing plant. Sensing and Instrumentation for Food Quality and Safety. 3:57-61.
Patel, J.R., Nou, X., Millner, P.D., Sharma, M. 2008. Effect of green manure on E. coli O157:H7 survival in soil. Proceedings of the United States-Japan Cooperative Program in Natural Resources. p. 72-73.
Patel, J.R. 2008. Decontamination of airborne bacteria in meat processing plants. Proceedings of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE). 701P0508CD.
Patel, J.R., Nou, X. 2008. Effect of reactive oxygen species (ROS) generating system for control of airborne microorganisms in meat processing environment. Journal of Food Protection. 71:1922-1925.
Ingram, D.T., Millner, P.D., Patel, J.R. 2008. Prevalence of Shiga-Toxigenic E. coli and Salmonella in Commercially Available Compost. International Association for Food Protection Proceedings. Paper No. P4-41, 141.
Patel, J.R., Sanglay, G. 2008. Attachment of Escherichia coli O157:H7 to intact and cut lettuce surfaces [abstract]. International Association for Food Protection Program and Abstract Book. P1-07. p. 55.
Patel, J.R., Millner, P.D., Nou, X., Sharma, M. 2008. Persistence of enterohemorrhagic and non-pathogenic E. coli on spinach leaves and in rhizosphere [abstract]. International Association for Food Protection Program and Abstract Book. P1-06. p. 54.
Sharma, M., Patel, J.R., Conway, W.S., Ferguson, S., Sulakvelidze, A. 2008. Biocontrol of Escherichia coli O157:H7 on fresh-cut lettuce and cantaloupe by treatment with bacteriophage [abstract]. International Association for Food Protection 2008 Abstract Book. Paper No. P5-25. p. 160.
Millner, P.D., Ingram, D.T., Reynolds, S.L., Shelton, D.R., Patel, J.R. 2008. Characterization of microbial content of organic and conventional produce in Maryland relative to production practices and inputs. International Association for Food Protection Abstract Book. Paper No. P1-29. p. 62.
Patel, J.R., Solomon, M.B. 2008. Inactivation and injury of pathogenic bacteria by hydrodynamic pressure treatment [abstract]. Institute of Food Technologists Book of Abstracts. Paper No. 052-17.
Chao, K., Nou, X., Liu, Y., Kim, M.S., Chan, D.E., Yang, C., Patel, J.R., Sharma, M. 2008. Detection of fecal/ingesta contaminants on poultry processing equipment surfaces by visible and near-infrared reflectance spectroscopy. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 24(11):49-55.
Patel, J.R., Sanglay, G.C., Solomon, M.B. 2009. Control of Listeria monocytogenes on frankfurters with antimicrobials and hydrodynamic pressure processing. Journal of Muscle Foods. 20:227-241.
Bhagwat, A.A., Patel, J.R., Chua, T., Chan, A., Cruz, S., Gonzalez, A., Gustavo, A. 2008. Detection of salmonella species in foodstuffs. Methods in Molecular Biology. 439:33-43.
Hernandez-Anguiano, A., Bhagwat, A.A., Patel, J.R. 2007. Pathogen detection technologies in fresh fruits and vegetables. Proceedings of Guerrero Si Produce. p. 13-16.
Patel, J.R., Sanglay, G.C., Solomon, M.B. 2007. Hydrodynamic pressure processing and antimicrobials for control of Listeria monocytogenes on frankfurters [abstract]. Institute of Food Technologists. Paper No. 98-29.
Nou, X., Delgado, J., Patel, J.R., Sharma, M., Solomon, M.B. 2007. Prevalence of Salmonella, Campylobacter and Listeria on retail organic and kosher poultry products [abstract]. International Association for Food Protection Program and Abstract Book. p. 157.
Patel, J.R., Nou, X., Sanglay, G.C. 2007. Efficacy of air cleaning system for control of airborne microbes in a meat processing environment [abstract]. International Association for Food Protection Program and Abstract Book. p. 247.
Patel, J.R., Bhagwat, A.A. 2006. Ten hour real-time PCR technique for detection of Salmonella in meats [abstract]. Twenty-sixth University of Wisconsin-River Falls Food Microbiology Symposium and Workshop. p. 26-5.
Patel, J.R., Sanglay, G.C., Sharma, M., Solomon, M.B. 2007. Combining antimicrobials with hydrodynamic pressure processing for control of listeria monocytogenes on frankfurters. Journal of Muscle Foods 18:1-18.
Lakshmikanth, A., Moxley, G., Mallikarjunan, P., Patel, J.R., Solomon, M.B. 2006. Modeling of textural changes in beef loins subjected to hydrodynamic pressure [abstract]. ASABE Annual International Meeting. Paper No. 066093. July 9-12, 2006, Portland, Oregon.
Sharma, M., Bhagwat, A.A., Patel, J.R., Mudd, C.L. 2006. The role of RPOS in alkali tolerance of enterohemorrhagic E. coli [abstract]. BARC Poster Day. Paper No. 34.
Sharma, M., Patel, J.R., Sulakvelidze, A., Mudd, C.L. 2006. Effectiveness of bacteriophage in reducing Escherichia coli O157:H7 on beef steaks and in ground beef slurries [abstract]. International Association for Food Protection Proceedings. p.130
Patel, J.R., Bhagwat, A.A. 2006. Ten hour real-time PCR technique for detection of Salmonella in ready-to-eat meats [abstract]. Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting Book of Abstracts. Paper No. 036-09. June 24-28, 2006, Orlando, Florida.
Sharma, M., Bhagwat, A.A., Patel, J.R., Mudd, C.L. 2006. The role of RPOS in alkali tolerance of enterohemorrhagic E. coli [abstract]. Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting Book of Abstracts. Paper No. 003A-22. June 24-28, 2006, Orlando, Florida.
Patel, J.R., Solomon, M.B. 2005. Attachment of Escherichia coli O157:H7, Salmonella typhimurium, and Listeria monocytogenes to beef and inactivation using hydrodynamic pressure processing. Proceedings of International Society for Optical Engineering, 5996: 59961E1:E6.
Podolak, R., Solomon, M.B., Patel, J.R., Liu, M. 2006. Effect of hydrodynamic pressure processing on the survival of Escherichia coli O157:H7 in ground beef. Innovative Food Science and Emerging Technologies 7:28-31.
Liu, M., Solomon, M.B., Vinyard, B.T., Callahan, J.A., Patel, J.R., West, R., Chase, C.C. 2006. Use of hydrodynamic pressure processing and blade tenderization to tenderize top rounds from brahman cattle. Journal of Muscle Foods. 17:79-91.
Christie, I.S., Patel, J.R., Toledo, R.T. 2005. Fluid to particle heat transfer coefficients in holding tube having noncircular cross section. Journal of Food Science. 70(5):E338-343.
Patel, J.R., Williams Campbell, A.M., Liu, M., Solomon, M.B. 2005. Effect of hydrodynamic pressure treatment on inactivation of Escherichia coli O157:H7 in blade tenderized beef steaks. Journal of Muscle Foods. 16:342-353.
Patel, J.R., Williams-Campbell, A., Liu, M.N., Solomon, M.B. 2004. Effect of hydrodynamic pressure processing on inactivation of Escherichia coli O157:H7 in blade tenderized beef steaks [abstract]. American Meat Science Association 57th Reciprocal Meat Conference. 57:66.
Liu, M.N., Solomon, M.B., Patel, J.R., Vinyard, B.T., Callahan, J.A. 2004. Effects of hydrodynamic pressure processing and blade tenderization on beef top rounds [abstract]. BARC Poster Day. Paper No. 42.