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Bassam A Annous (PhD)
Food Safety and Intervention Technologies Research
Research Microbiologist

Phone: (215) 233-6797
Fax: (215) 233-6406
Room 3112.3

600 E MERMAID LN
ERRC
WYNDMOOR, PA 190388598
Projects
Development of Alternative Intervention Technologies for Fresh or Minimally Processed Foods
In-House Appropriated (D)
  Accession Number: 430150

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
Evaluation of sodium dichloroisocyanurate treatment on recovered concentrations of salmonella enterica, escherichia coli 0157:H7 and listeria monocytogenes from cattle hide surfaces and culture medium Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Long, W., Sarker, M.I., Annous, B.A., Paoli, G. 2020. Evaluation of sodium dichloroisocyanurate treatment on recovered concentrations of salmonella enterica, escherichia coli 0157:H7 and listeria monocytogenes from cattle hide surfaces and culture medium. Journal of Food Safety. https://doi.org/10.1111/jfs.12834.
Cold plasma-activated hydrogen peroxide aerosol on populations of Salmonella Typhimurium and Listeria innocua and quality changes of apple, tomato and cantaloupe during storage - a pilot scale study Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Song, Y., Annous, B.A., Fan, X. 2020. Cold plasma-activated hydrogen peroxide aerosol on populations of Salmonella Typhimurium and Listeria innocua and quality changes of apple, tomato and cantaloupe during storage - a pilot scale study. Food Control. 117. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodcont.2020.107358.
Evaluation of chlorine dioxide gas against 4 salmonella enterica serovars artificially contaminated on whole blueberries - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Decontamination of bovine hide surfaces for enhancing food safety: Use of alkyltrimethylammonium bromide and chlorhexidine digluconate Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Long III, W., Sarker, M.I., Annous, B.A., Paoli, G. 2019. Decontamination of bovine hide surfaces for enhancing food safety: Use of alkyltrimethylammonium bromide and chlorhexidine digluconate. LWT - Food Science and Technology. 109:255-260. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lwt.2019.04.005.
Evaluation of steady state gaseous chlorine dioxide treatment for the inactivation of tulane virus on berry fruits Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kingsley, D.H., Annous, B.A. 2019. Evaluation of steady state gaseous chlorine dioxide treatment for the inactivation of tulane virus on berry fruits. Food and Environmental Virology. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12560-019-09382-4.
Evaluation of a male-specific DNA coliphage persistence within Eastern oysters (Crassostrea virginica) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kingsley, D.H., Chen, H., Annous, B.A., Meade, G.K. 2019. Evaluation of a male-specific DNA coliphage persistence within Eastern oysters (Crassostrea virginica). Food and Environmental Virology. 11:120-125.
Challenges in recovering foodborne pathogens from low-water activity foods: A review Reprint Icon ()
Gurtler, J., Keller, S., Kornacki, J., Annous, B.A., Jin, Z.T., Fan, X. 2019. Challenges in recovering foodborne pathogens from low-water activity foods: A review. Journal of Food Protection. 82(6):988-996. https://doi.org/10.4315/0362-028X.JFP-18-204.
Evaluation of hot water, chlorine dioxide, and hypochlorous acid treatments in combination with an edible coating for enhancing safety, quality and shelf-life of fresh-cut cantaloupes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Alicea, C., Annous, B.A., Mendez, D.P., Burke, A.M., Orellana, L.E. 2018. Evaluation of hot water, chlorine dioxide, and hypochlorous acid treatments in combination with an edible coating for enhancing safety, quality and shelf-life of fresh-cut cantaloupes. Journal of Food Protection. 81:534-541.
Survival of Salmonella Typhimurium on soybean sprouts after treatment with gaseous chlorine dioxide and biocontrol Pseudomonas bacteria - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rodriguez, A., Olanya, O.M., Annous, B.A., Cassidy, J.M., Orellana, L., Niemira, B.A. 2017. Survival of Salmonella Typhimurium on soybean sprouts after treatment with gaseous chlorine dioxide and biocontrol Pseudomonas bacteria. Food Science and Biotechnology. 26:513-520.
Survival of Salmonella enterica on soybean sprouts following treatments with gaseous chlorine dioxide and biocontrol Pseudomonas bacteria - (Abstract Only)
Berrios, A., Olanya, O.M., Annous, B.A., Cassidy, J.M., Orellana, L. 2016. Survival of Salmonella enterica on soybean sprouts following treatments with gaseous chlorine dioxide and biocontrol Pseudomonas bacteria [abstract]. Institute of Food Technologist. p. 60.
Development of combined dry heat and chlorine dioxide gas treatment with mechanical mixing for inactivation of Salmonella enterica serovar Montevideo on mungbean seeds - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Annous, B.A., Burke, A.M. 2015. Development of combined dry heat and chlorine dioxide gas treatment with mechanical mixing for inactivation of Salmonella enterica serovar Montevideo on mungbean seeds. Journal of Food Protection. 78(5):868-872.
Effects of Pseudomonas chlororaphis and gaseous chlorine dioxide on the survival of Salmonella enterica on tomatoes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Olanya, O.M., Annous, B.A., Taylor, J. 2015. Effects of Pseudomonas chlororaphis and gaseous chlorine dioxide on the survival of Salmonella enterica on tomatoes. International Journal of Food Science and Technology. 50:1102-1108.
Combining biocontrol with chlorine dioxide and other intervention technologies for inactivation of foodborne pathogens on produce - (Abstract Only)
Olanya, O.M., Annous, B.A. 2014. Combining biocontrol with chlorine dioxide and other intervention technologies for inactivation of foodborne pathogens on produce. Attendance and presentation @ 9th Dubai International Food Safety Conference.Meeting Abstract. 11/9-11/2014, Dubai Conference Center, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Evaluation of chlorine dioxide gas treatment to inactivate Salmonella enterica on mungbean sprouts Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Prodduk, V., Annous, B.A., Liu, L.S., Yam, K.L. 2014. Evaluation of chlorine dioxide gas treatment to inactivate Salmonella enterica on mungbean sprouts. Journal of Food Protection. 77(11):1876-1881.
Commercial thermal process for inactivating Salmonella Poona on surfaces of whole fresh cantaloupes - (Abstract Only)
Annous, B.A., Burke, A.M., Sites, J.E., Phillips, J.G. 2013. Commercial thermal process for inactivating Salmonella Poona on surfaces of whole fresh cantaloupes. Meeting Abstract.IAFP Annual Meeting, Charlotte, NC., July 28-31, 2013., Volume 1, Page 1..
Hot water surface pasteurization for inactivating Salmonella on surfaces of mature green tomatoes - (Abstract Only)
Annous, B.A., Burke, A.M., Sites, J.E. 2013. Hot water surface pasteurization for inactivating Salmonella on surfaces of mature green tomatoes. Meeting Abstract.IAFP Annual Meeting, Charlotte, NC., July 28-31, 2013., Volume 1, Page 1..
Sterilant gas disinfection of fruits and vegetables - (Abstract Only)
Annous, B.A. 2013. Sterilant gas disinfection of fruits and vegetables. Meeting Abstract., IAFP Annual meeting, Charlotte, NC., July 28-31, 2013., Volume 1, Page 1.
Thermal and non-thermal surface treatments of fresh cantaloupes and other melons for inactivating human pathogens - (Abstract Only)
Annous, B.A. 2013. Thermal and non-thermal surface treatments of fresh cantaloupes and other melons for inactivating human pathogens. Meeting Abstract., IFT Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, July 13-16, 2013., Volume 1, page 1.
Prospects for biocontrol of foodborne pathogens on leafy greens with Pseudomonas fluorescens - (Abstract Only)
Olanya, O.M., Niemira, B.A., Ukuku, D.O., Annous, B.A., Sommers, C.H. 2013. Prospects for biocontrol of foodborne pathogens on leafy greens with Pseudomonas fluorescens. The 2nd International Conference and Exhibition on Nutritional Science. Abstract. 3(4):69.
Efficacy of Pseudomonas fluorescens for biocontrol of Escherichia coli 0157:H7 on spinach - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Olanya, O.M., Ukuku, D.O., Annous, B.A., Niemira, B.A., Sommers, C.H. 2013. Efficacy of Pseudomonas fluorescens for biocontrol of Escherichia coli 0157:H7 on spinach. International Journal of Food, Agriculture, and the Environment. 11:86-91.
Efficacy of Pseudomonas fluorescens for biocontrol of Escherichia coli 0157:H7 on spinach - (Abstract Only)
Olanya, O.M., Ukuku, D.O., Niemira, B.A., Annous, B.A., Sommers, C.H. 2013. Efficacy of Pseudomonas fluorescens for biocontrol of Escherichia coli 0157:H7 on spinach. Meeting Abstract. Journal of Food Protection, Volume 76 (supplement),Page 35.
Effects of media on recovery of Escherichia coli 0157:H7 and Pseudomonas fluorescens from spinach - (Abstract Only)
Olanya, O.M., Annous, B.A., Niemira, B.A., Ukuku, D.O., Sommers, C.H. 2013. Effects of media on recovery of Escherichia coli 0157:H7 and Pseudomonas fluorescens from spinach. Meeting Abstract. IFT13., July 13-16,2013, Chicago, Illinois., Page 104.
Decontaminating fresh and fresh-cut produce utilizing cholorine dioxide gas - (Abstract Only)
Annous, B.A. 2013. Decontaminating fresh and fresh-cut produce utilizing cholorine dioxide gas. Meeting Abstract., Institute of Food Technologists, Fruist and Vegetables Division Webinair, 11/13/12., Chicago, Illinois., Volume 1, Page 1..
Effects of media on recovery of Escherichia coli 0157:H7 and Pseudomonas fluorescens from spinach Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Olanya, O.M., Annous, B.A., Niemira, B.A., Ukuku, D.O., Sommers, C.H. 2012. Effects of media on recovery of Escherichia coli 0157:H7 and Pseudomonas fluorescens from spinach. Journal of Food Safety. 32:492-501.
Commercial thermal process for inactivating Salmonella Poona on surfaces of whole fresh cantaloupes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Annous, B.A., Burke, A.M., Sites, J.E., Phillips, J.G. 2013. Commercial thermal process for inactivating Salmonella Poona on surfaces of whole fresh cantaloupes. Journal of Food Protection. Volume 76(3):420-428.
Management of microbial food safety in the Arab countries ()
Kamleh, R., Jurdi, M., Annous, B.A. 2012. Management of microbial food safety in the Arab countries. Journal of Food Protection. Volume 75, No.11., Pages-2082-2090.
Surface decontamination technologies for enhancing safety and shelf life of cantaloupe - (Abstract Only)
Annous, B.A., Burke, A.M., Sites, J.E. 2012. Surface decontamination technologies for enhancing safety and shelf life of cantaloupe [abstract]. 2012 United Fresh Produce Association and Multi-State Project S294 Annual Meeting. May 1-3, 2012, Dallas, Texas. 1:1.
Application of ozonated dry ice (ALIGAL TM Blue Ice) for packaging and transport in the food industry - (Abstract Only)
Application of ozonated dry ice (AligalTM Blue Ice) for packaging and transport in the food industry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fratamico, P.M., Juneja, V.K., Annous, B.A., Rasanayagam, V., Sundar, M., Braithwaite, D., Fisher, S. 2012. Application of ozonated dry ice (AligalTM Blue Ice) for packaging and transport in the food industry. Journal of Food Science. 77(5):M285-M291.
Pre and post harvest interventions for preventing potential contamination of apples with human pathogens - (Abstract Only)
Annous, B.A. 2011. Pre and post harvest interventions for preventing potential contamination of apples with human pathogens. Meeting Abstract. Washington State Horticultural Association. December 5-7, 2011. Prosser, Washington. Volume 1,Page 1.
Contamination of produce with human pathogens: sources and solutions - (Abstract Only)
Annous, B.A. 2011. Contamination of produce with human pathogens: sources and solutions. 3rd Cold Chain Food & Beverage Conference, July 25-27, 2011, Chicago, Illinois. 1:1.
Sanitizer solutions containing detergents for inactivation of Escherichia coli O157:H7 on romaine lettuce Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Keskinen, L.A., Annous, B.A. 2011. Sanitizer solutions containing detergents for inactivation of Escherichia coli O157:H7 on romaine lettuce. International Journal of Food Microbiology. DOI: 10.1016.
Survival of Escherichia coli 0157:H7 in topographical features on stainless steel surfaces from gas and liquid phase chemical treatments - (Abstract Only)
Wang, B.M., Annous, B.A., Nivens, D.E. 2011. Survival of Escherichia coli 0157:H7 in topographical features on stainless steel surfaces from gas and liquid phase chemical treatments. IAFP Annual Meeting, Milwaukee, Wisconcin, July 31-August 3, 2011.,Volume 1, P.1.
Gaseous decontamination treatments of food and food environments and emerging technologies - (Abstract Only)
Annous, B.A. 2011. Gaseous decontamination treatments of food and food environments and emerging technologies [abstract]. IFT Annual Meeting, June 11-14, 2011, New Orleans, LA. 1:1.
Biological approach for control of human pathogens on produce ()
CFD Simulation of the distribution of ClO2 in fresh produce to improve safety - (Abstract Only)
Tripathi,B.,Rubino,M.,Auras,R.,Annous,B.,Matthews,K.2010.CFD simulation of the distribution of C102 in fresh produce to improve safety [abstract]. IFT. Chicago,IL. p.1.
Influences of packaging design on antimicrobial effects of gaseous chlorine dioxide - (Abstract Only)
Netramai,S.,Rubino,M.,Auras,R.,Annous,B.,Matthews,K.2010.Influences of packaging design on antimicrobial effects of gaseous chlorine dioxide [abstract].IFT.Chicago,IL.p.1.
Efficacy of gaseous chlorine dioxide on inactivation of Escherichia coli O157:H7 on surfaces of artificially inoculated fresh-cut Romaine lettuce leaves - (Abstract Only)
Netramai,S.,Rubino,M.,Auras,R.,Annous,B.,Matthews,K.2010.Efficacy of gaseous chlorine dioxide on inactivation of Escherichia coli O157:H7 on surfaces of artificially inoculated fresh-cut Romaine lettuce leaves [abstract].IFT.Chicago,IL.p.1.
Efficacy of hot water surface decontamination of green tomatoes artificially inoculated with Salmonella Poona - (Abstract Only)
Annous,B. 2010. Efficacy of hot water surface decontamination of green tomatoes artificially inoculated with Salmonella Poona [abstract]. IFT. Chicago, Illinois. p.1.
Inactivation of Salmonella on tomato surfaces using chlorine dioxide gas treatment - (Abstract Only)
Annous,B.,Burke,A.,Sites,J.2010.Inactivation of Salmonella on tomato surfaces using cholorine dioxide gas treatment [abstract].IAFP.Anaheim,CA.p.1.
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.
Use of Chlorine-Containing Disinfectants in Food Production and Food Processing ()
Annous, B.A., Berrang. M., Burnett, S., Dykes, G., Frank, J., Graz, M., Karunasagar, I., Lupin, H., Matthews, K., Reilly, A., Sanderson, B., Zheng, Y. 2009. Use of Chlorine-Containing Disinfectants in Food Production and Food Processing. In: Benefits and risks of the use of chlorine-containing disinfectants in food production and food processing. Geneva, Switzerland. Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and World Health Organization. p. 4-47.
Effect of chlorine dioxide gas on physical, thermal, mechanical, and barrier properties of p[olymeric packaging materials - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Netramai, S., Rubino, M., Aurus, R., Annous, B.A. 2010. Effect of chlorine dioxide gas on physical, thermal, mechanical, and barrier properties of polymeric packaging materials. Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 115:1742-1750.
Biofilms in fresh fruit and vegetables ()
Annous, B.A., Smith, J.L., Fratamico, P.M., and Solomon, E.B. 2009. Biofilms in fresh fruit and vegetables. In: Fratamico, P.M., Annous, B.A., Gunther N.W. IV, editors. Biofilms in the food and beverage industries. 1st edition. Boca Raton, FL: Woodhead Publishing Limited and CRC Press LLC. p. 517-535.
Mass Transfer Study of Chlorine Dioxide Gas Through Polymeric Packaging Materials - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Netramai, S., Rubino, M., Aurus, R., Annous, B.A. 2009. Mass Transfer Study of Chlorine Dioxide Gas Through Polymeric Packaging Materials. Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 2929-2936.
Chlorine Dioxide (Gas) ()
Zhang, Barbosa-Canovas, Balusbramaniam, Dunne, Farkas and Yuan.2011. Nonthermal Processing Technologies for Food. Wiley-Blackwell. p. 359-365
Contamination of fresh produce with human pathogens: sources and solutions - (Abstract Only)
Annous,B. 2009. Contamination of fresh produce with human pathogens: sources and solutions [abstract]. Food Science. Sydney, Australia. p.1.
Efficacy of chlorine, acidic electrolyzed water and aqueous chlorine dioxide solutions to decontaminate Escherichia coli O157:H7 from lettuce leaves - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Keskinen, L.A., Burke, A.M., Annous, B.A. 2009. Efficacy of chlorine, acidic electrolyzed water and aqueous chlorine dioxide solutions to decontaminate Escherichia coli O157:H7 from lettuce leaves. International Journal of Food Microbiology. 132:134-140.
Fluorescent dye technique as an alternative to gfp-labeled plasmid for visualization of Escherichia coli O157:H7 cells on romaine lettuce leaves following sanitizer treatment - (Abstract Only)
Keskinen,L.,Cooke,P.,Annous,B.2009.Fluorescent dye technique as an alternative to gfp-labeled plasmid for visualization of Escherichia coli O157:H7 cells on romaine lettuce leaves following sanitizer treatment [abstract].American Society for Microbiology.Philadelphia,PA.p.1.
Sanitizer Solutions Containing Detergents for Inactivation of Escherichia coli O157:H7 on Romaine Lettuce - (Abstract Only)
Keskinen,L.,Annous,B. 2009.Sanitizer solutions containing detergents for inactivation of Escherichia coli O157:H7 on romaine lettuse [abstract].IFP.Grapevine,TX.p.1.
Hot water surface pasteurization vs. chlorine wash for reducing populations of Salmonella Poona on artificially inoculated tomatoes - (Abstract Only)
Annous, B.A. 2009. Hot water surface pasteurization vs. chlorine wash for reducing populations of Salmonella Poona on artificially inoculated tomatoes. [abstract]. International Association for Food Protection. p. 1.
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
New packaging design for fresh produce with effective distribution of antimicrobial gaseous chlorine dioxide - (Abstract Only)
Netramai,S.,Rubino,M.,Aurus,R.,Annous,B.2009.New packaging design for fresh produce with effective distribution of antimicrobial gaseous chlorine dioxide [abstract].IFT Annual Meeting.Anaheim,CA.p.1.
A quantitative study on the absorption of gaseous chlorine dioxide onto lettuce leaf - (Abstract Only)
Netramai,S.,Rubino,M.,Aurus,R.,Annous,B.2009.A quantitative study on the absorption of gaseous chlorine dioxide onto lettuce leaf [abstract].IFT Annual Meeting. Anaheim,CA.p.1.
CFD modeling to improve safe and efficient distribution of chlorine dioxide gas for packaging fresh produce - (Abstract Only)
Tripathi,B.,Rubino,M.,Auras,R,Annous,B.,Matthews,K. 2010.CFD modeling to improve safe and efficient distribution of chlorine dioxide gas for packaging fresh produce [abstract].IFT.Chicago,IL.p.1.
Improving Microbial Safety of Fresh Produce Using Thermal Treatment ()
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 ()
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.
Thermal and non-thermal decontamination treatments for inactivation of Salmonella on inoculated cantaloupe surfaces - (Abstract Only)
Annous, B.A. 2008. Thermal and non-thermal decontamination treatments for inactivation of Salmonella on inoculated cantaloupe surfaces. [abstract]. The Pennsylvania State University. p. 1.
Quorum Sensing in Biofilms: Why Bacteria Behave the Way They Do ()
Annous, B.A., Fratamico, P.M., Smith, J.L. 2009. Quorum Sensing in Biofilms: Why Bacteria Behave the Way They Do. Journal of Food Science. 74(1):R24-R37.
Comparison of Hot Water Surface Pasteurization and Chlorine Wash Treatments for Reducing Populations of Salmonella Poona on Inoculated Whole Cantaloupe Melons - (Abstract Only)
Annous, B. 2008. Comparison of Hot Water Surface Pasteurization and Cholorine Wash Treatments for Reducing Populations of Salmonella Poona on Inoculated Whole Cantaloupe melons [abstract].United Fresh Produce Assn. and S-294 Annual Meeting. Las Vegas,NV. p.1.
Environmental factors influencing Listeria monocytogenes survival and attachment on surfaces inoculated with droplets - (Abstract Only)
Ionita, C., Annous, B.A., Nivens, D. 2008. Environmental factors influencing Listeria monocytogenes survival and attachment on surfaces inoculated with droplets. [Abstract]. Institute of Food Technologies. p. 1.
Impact of Chlorine dioxide Gas on the Barrier Properties of Polymeric Packaging Materials - (Abstract Only)
Netramai,S.,Rubino,M,Auras,R.,Annous,B.2008.Impact of Chlorine dioxide gas on the Barrier properties of Polymeric Packaging materials [abstract].Institute of Food Technologists.New Orleans,LA. p.1.
The effect of chlorine dioxide on polymeric packaging materials - (Abstract Only)
Netramai, S., Rubino, M., Auras, R., Annous, B.A. 2008. The effect of chlorine dioxide on polymeric packaging materials. [abstract]. Institute of Food Technologists. p.1.
Use of florescent dyes for visualization of bacterial attachment to lettuce leaves - (Abstract Only)
Keskinen,L.,Cooke,P.,Annous,B. 2008. Use of florescent dyes for visualization of bacterial attachment to lettuce leaves [abstract].International Association for Food Protection.Columbus, OH. p.1.
Efficacy of chlorine concentration and acidic electrolyzed water in decontaminating lettuce leaves artificially inoculated with Escherichia coli O157:H7 - (Abstract Only)
Keskinen,L.,Burke,A.,Annous,B. 2008.Efficacy of cholorine concentration and acidic electrolyzed water in decomtaminating lettuce leaves artificially inoculated with Escherichia coli O157:H7 [abstract].International Assn for Food Protection.Columbus,OH.p.1.
Biofilms on produce and food handling/processing surfaces - (Abstract Only)
Annous, B. 2008. Biofilms on produce and food handling/processing surfaces [abstract]. TAPPI-Polymers Laminates Adhesives Coatings Extrusions (PLACE).Portsmouth,VA. p.1.
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.
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.
Effect of Chlorine Dioxide Gas on Polymeric Packaging Materials - (Proceedings)
Netramai, S., Rubino, M., Auras, R., Annous, B.A. 2007. Effect of Chlorine Dioxide Gas on Polymeric Packaging Materials. In: 23rd IAPRI Symposium on Packaging. Windsor, United Kingdom: Pira International.
Efficacy of Hot Water Surface Pasteurization vs. Chlorine and Experimental Sanitizing Wash Treatments for Reducing Populations of Salmonella Poona on Inoculated Whole Cantaloupe Melons - (Abstract Only)
BIOFILMS ON FRESH PRODUCE AND DIFFICULTIES IN DECONTAMINATION ()
Annous, B.A., Solomon, E.B., Niemira, B.A. 2006. Biofilms on fresh produce and difficulties in decontamination. Food Quality. 80-84
RISK OF APPLE CONTAMINATION WITH ESCHERICHIA COLI O157:H7 DUE TO CLOSE PROXIMITY OF AN ORCHARD TO AN ACTIVE PASTURE - (Abstract Only)
Annous, B.A., Burke, A.M., Wallace, M., Kushad, M. 2006. Risk of apple contamination with escherichia coli o157:h7 due to close proximity of an orchard to an active pasture. Abstract Book of Sixth IFPA and S-294 Poster Session and IFPA 18th Annual Conference. 2006. 002-06. Page 1.
INACTIVATION OF SALMONELLA ON CANTALOUPE SURFACES USING HOT WATER OR CHLORINE DIOXIDE GAS TREATMENTS - (Abstract Only)
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.
FACTORS AFFECTING ATTACHMENT OF ESCHERICHIA COLI O157:H7 TO APPLE TISSUES - (Abstract Only)
Fatemi, P., Knabel, S.J., La Borde, L.F., Annous, B.A., Sapers, G.M. 2006. Factors affecting attachment of escherichia coli o157:h7 to apple tissues. Program and Abstract Book of 93rd International Association for Food Protection Annual Meeting. 2006. T7-01. Page 91.
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.
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.
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.
INFLUENCE OF PUNCTURES, CUTS AND APPLE SURFACE MORPHOLOGIES ON PENETRATION AND GROWTH OF ESCHERICHIA COLI O157:H7 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fatemi, P., Knabel, S.J., La Borde, L.F., Patton, J., Sapers, G.M., Annous, B.A. 2006. Influence of punctures, cuts and apple surface morphologies on penetration and growth of escherichia coli o157:h7. Journal of Food Protection. 69(2):267-275.
ANTIMICROBIAL EFFICACY OF COLD ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE PLASMA APPLIED TO INOCULATED FOOD SURFACES - (Abstract Only)
Niemira, B.A., Alvarez, I., Annous, B.A., Gutsol, A., Fridman, A. 2005. Antimicrobial efficacy of cold atmospheric pressure plasma applied to inoculated food surfaces. IFT-NPD Meeting, September 15-16, 2005, Wyndmoor, PA.
BIOFILM REACTORS FOR INDUSTRIAL BIOCONVERSION PROCESSES: EMPLOYING POTENTIAL OF ENHANCED REACTIONS RATES ()
Qureshi, N., Annous, B.A., Ezeji, T.C., Karcher, P., Maddox, I.S. 2005. Biofilm reactors for industrial bioconversion processes: employing potential of enhanced reactions rates. Microbial Cell Factories. 4:24. Available: http://www.microbialcellfactories.com/content/4/1/24.
BIOFILM FORMATION BY SALMONELLA SPP. ON CANTALOUPE SURFACES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Solomon, E.B., Cooke, P.H., Burke, A.M., Ukuku, D.O., Annous, B.A. 2005. Biofilm formation by salmonella spp. on cantaloupe surfaces. Journal of Food Safety. 25:276:287.
INACTIVATION OF SALMONELLA ON CANTALOUPE SURFACES USING CHLORINE DIOXIDE GAS TREATMENT - (Abstract Only)
Annous, B.A. 2005. Inactivation of salmonella on cantaloupe surfaces using chlorine dioxide gas treatment (abstract). Institute of Food Technologists. http://ift.confex.com/ift/2005/techprogram/paper_30689.htm.
THERMAL INACTIVATION OF SALMONELLA ON CANTALOUPE USING HOT WATER - (Abstract Only)
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
IMPROVED RECOVERY PROCEDURE FOR EVALUATION OF SANITIZER EFFICACY IN DISINFECTING CONTAMINATED CANTALOUPES - (Abstract Only)
Annous, B.A., Sapers, G.M. 2005. Improved recovery procedure for evaluation of sanitizer efficacy in disinfecting contaminated cantaloupes (abstract). Institute of Food Technologists. Available:http://ift.confex.com/ift/2005/techprogram/paper_30723.htm.
IMPROVED RECOVERY PROCEDURE FOR EVALUATION OF SANITIZER EFFICACY IN DISINFECTING CONTAMINATED CANTALOUPES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sapers, G.M., Annous, B.A., Jones, D.M., Burke, A.M. 2005. Improved recovery procedure for evaluation of sanitizer efficacy in disinfecting contaminated cantaloupes. Journal of Food Science. 70(4): M242-M247.
BIOFILM FORMATION BY SALMONELLA SPP. ON CANTALOUPE SURFACES - (Abstract Only)
Annous, B.A., Solomon, E.B., Cooke, P.H. 2005. Biofilm formation by salmonella spp. on cantaloupe surfaces (abstract). International Association for Food Protection. Pager No. P3-39.
COMPARISON OF BIOFILM FORMATION BY SALMONELLA SPP. ORIGINATING FROM PRODUCE, ANIMAL, AND CLINICAL SOURCES - (Abstract Only)
Solomon, E.B., Niemira, B.A., Sapers, G.M., Annous, B.A. 2005. Comparison of biofilm formation by salmonella spp. originating from produce, animal, and clinical sources (abstract). International Association for Food Protection. Pager No. P1-48.
BIOFILM FORMATION, CELLULOSE PRODUCTION, AND CURLI BIOSYNTHESIS BY SALMONELLA SPP. ORIGINATING FROM PRODUCE, ANIMAL, AND CLINICAL SOURCES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Solomon, E.B., Niemira, B.A., Sapers, G.M., Annous, B.A. 2005. Biofilm formation, cellulose production, and curli biosynthesis by salmonella spp. originating from produce, animal, and clinical sources. Journal of Food Protection. 68(5): 906-912.
SURFACE PASTEURIZATION WITH HOT WATER AND STEAM ()
Annous, B.A., Kozempel, M.F. 2005. Surface pasteurization with hot water and steam. In: Sapers, G.M., GORNEY, J.R., Yousef, A.E., editors. Microbiology of Fruits and Vegetables. CRC Press. p. 479-496.
STUDIES TO SELECT AN APPROPRIATE NON-PATHOGENIC SURROGATE ESCHERICHIA COLI STRAIN FOR POTENTIAL USE IN PLACE OF ESCHERICHIA COLI O157:H7 AND SALMONELLA IN A PILOT PLANT STUDIES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Annous, B.A., Riordan, D., Sapers, G.M. 2005. Studies to select an appropriate non-pathogenic surrogate escherichia coli strain for potential use in place of escherichia coli o157:h7 and salmonella in a pilot plant studies. Journal of Food Protection. 68(2): 282-291.
BROWNING INHIBITOR AND PROCESSING AID CONTAMINATION - (Abstract Only)
Sapers, G.M., Annous, B.A. 2004. Browning inhibitor and processing aid contamination. Annual Meeting of Institute of Food Technologists. Paper No. 89-4.
COMMERCIAL-SCALE SURFACE PASTEURIZATION FOR INACTIVATION OF SALMONELLA POONA RM 2350 AND ESCHERICHIA COLI ATCC 25922 ON CANTALOUPES - (Abstract Only)
Annous, B.A. 2004. Commercial-scale surface pasteurization for inactivation of salmonella poona rm 2350 and escherichia coli atcc 25922 on cantaloupes. Annual Meeting of Institute of Food Technologists. Paper No. 89-3.
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.
RISK OF ESCHERICHIA COLI O157:H7 CONTAMINATION ASSOCIATED WITH CLOSE PROXIMITY OF AN ORCHARD TO AN ACTIVE PASTURE - (Abstract Only)
Annous, B.A. 2004. Risk of escherichia coli o157:h7 contamination associated with close proximity of an orchard to an active pasture. SIM Food Microbiology Conference. p. 17.
DEVELOPMENT OF BIOSAFETY LEVEL-2 COMMERCIAL-SCALE PROCESSING FACILITY AT ERRC FOR FOOD PATHOGEN RESEARCH - (Abstract Only)
Annous, B.A. 2003. Development of biosafety level-2 commercial-scale processing facility at errc for food pathogen research. Bi-Annual Meeting of the Eastern Food Science Conference XIII. p. 23.
DETECTION OF PATHOGENS IN FRUITS AND VEGETABLES - (Proceedings)
Fratamico, P.M., Annous, B.A. 2003. Detection of pathogens in fruits and vegetables. NFRI, Japan Meeting Abstract.
EFFICACY OF ACIDIC ELECTROLYZED WATER AND OTHER SANITIZING SOLUTIONS IN REDUCING ESCHERICHIA COLI O157:H7 POPULATIONS IN INACCESSIBLE REGIONS OF THE APPLE - (Proceedings)
Annous, B.A., Burke, A.M. 2002. Efficacy of acidic electrolyzed water and other sanitizing solutions in reducing escherichia coli o157:h7 populations in inaccessible regions of the apple. Proceedings of the United States - Japan/Cooperative Program in Natural Resources (UJNR) Protein Resources Panel, 31st Annual Meeting, December 1-5, 2002, Monterey, California. p. E1-E7.
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.
EFFICACY OF DIFFERENT WASHING AGENTS IN REDUCING THE POPULATIONS OF ESCHERICHIA COLI 0157:H7 ON ARTIFICIALLY INOCULATED GOLDEN DELICIOUS APPLES - (Proceedings)
Annous, B.A., Burke, A.M. 2001. Efficacy of different washing agents in reducing the populations of escherichia coli 0157:h7 on artificially inoculated golden delicious apples. Meeting Abstract, Proceedings of the United States - Japan, 30th Annual Meeting, Tsukuba, Ibaraki,p.86-92.
A STUDY OF U.S. ORCHARDS TO IDENTIFY POTENTIAL SOURCES OF ESCHERICHIA COLI 0157:H7 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
SOURCES OF BACTERIAL CONTAMINATION ON APPLES, AND NOVEL APPROACHES FOR REDUCTION OF THE BACTERIAL CONTAMINANTS - (Proceedings)
Annous, B.A., Sapers, G.M., Riordan, D.C. 2000. Sources of bacterial contamination on apples, and novel approaches for reduction of the bacterial contaminants. Meeting Abstract, Proceedings of United States - Japan, Protein Panel, Wakiki Beach, Honolulu, Hawaii, December 19-25, 2000. p. F-1-F-11.
THE SURVIVAL OF E. COLI 0157:H7 IN THE PRESENCE OF PENCILLIUM EXPANSUM AND GLOMERELLA CINGULATA IN WOUNDS ON APPLES SURFACES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
THE CRITICAL ROLE OF ANTEISO C15:0 FATTY ACID IN THE GROWTH OF LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES IN THE COLD - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
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