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Showing 1 to 20 of 50 for “"foodborne illness"”.
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Penalties for Foodborne Illness: Jury Decisions and Awards in Foodborne Illness Lawsuits
… plaintiff success and payouts in jury settled foodborne illness (FBI) lawsuits. Given the risk to firms in terms of potentially large payouts, future litigation, and lost reputation, the results may provide economic incentives for food firms and others in the supply chain to produce safer and …
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Foodservice employees behaviors and the presence of foodborne-illness responsible microorganisms on smart phones
… establishments. Likewise, the incidence of foodborne-illness in the United States remains high. The presence of disease-responsible microorganisms on health care employees’ mobile phones is well-documented, but little research has examined this relationship concerning foodservice employees’ …
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Genomic Approaches for the Characterization of Shiga-toxigenic Escherichia coli (E. coli)
Foodborne illness in Canada and worldwide results in unnecessary suffering, long-term disability, and loss of life. Shiga-toxigenic E. coli (STEC) are a significant cause of foodborne illness in Canada, and consequently, it is of high priority to improve detection, isolation, and characterization …
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A STUDY INVESTIGATING CHARACTERISTICS OF STATE HEALTH DEPARTMENTS AND FOODBORNE DISEASE OUTBREAK REPORTING FIDELITY
… health departments (SHD) may affect reporting of foodborne disease outbreak (FBDO) hospitalizations. Evaluation of SHD by investigating the contributions of structural capacity elements (SCE) will provide an accurate measure of performance and highlight areas for development of effective …
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An Analysis of Current Standard Operating Procedures for Fresh and Fresh-Cut Produce in Retail Foodservice Operations
In recent years, there has been an increase in foodborne illness outbreaks associated with leafy greens due in part to the increased consumption of raw produce and the fact that pathogenic microorganisms are not killed due to the lack of a kill step such as cooking. The foodservice industry has …
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A comparison study of efficacy of food sanitizers with fresh leafy vegetables with different surface properties and analysis of the rotavirus replication cycle after inactivation by food sanitizers
Foodborne illness is a serious concern in the United States. Fresh produce is recognized as a vehicle of food borne illness pathogens including viruses. To prevent causes of foodborne illness, the use of sanitizers is essential for fresh produce. However, it is considered that the current …
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Assessment of Current Guidelines for Culinary Preparation Methods of Fish and Shellfish
… shellfish raw or undercooked, which can cause foodborne illness due to product contamination or unsafe handling by the consumer. In order to be considered safe for consumption, intact fish and shellfish should be prepared to an internal temperature of 63"C, according to the 2009 FDA Food Code, …
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Temporal and Tissue Specific Changes in Expression of Nutrient Transporters and Host Defense Peptides in Young Broilers during Salmonella and Campylobacter infections
… are the leading causes of bacterial foodborne illness in the United States. Commonly found in the gastrointestinal tract of poultry, Salmonella and Campylobacter may show little to no signs of infection in birds. The objective of this dissertation was to evaluate the influence on mRNA …
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Investigating the impact of three washing methods on antimicrobial efficacy, texture, and color of spinach and tomatoes
… points in processing, leading to spoilage or foodborne illness. While current standard washing methods are widely used and accepted, it is important to re-evaluate their antibacterial effectiveness as various parameters determine the effectiveness of each method. Quality aspects should also be …
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Computer Modeling and Simulation of Ground Beef and Lettuce Handling for Hamburgers at a Typical Fast-Food Restaurant.
… of the food safety system that could lead to a foodborne illness outbreak.</p>
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Identification of food safety risks at Virginia farmers' markets and development of a food safety plan to help farmers market managers
… with a high percentage of produce-related foodborne outbreaks highlights the need for an emphasis on food safety within these markets to protect farmers, patrons and local economies. The number of farmers' markets registered in the United States has almost tripled in the last 15 years. …
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Using key informant interviews to better understand differences in how local health departments inspect school share tables
… Food Code serves as a model code to help prevent foodborne illness. Yet, the Food Code can vary by version adopted, creating inconsistent standards across federal, state, and local levels. Food safety issues could potentially create stricter policies in the future, whereas lenient policies may …
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Food safety knowledge and safe practice attitudes of employees in fine dining and quick service restaurants
… safe food to all customers. Food safety and foodborne illness (FBI) prevention, therefore, have become a primary concern in the foodservice industry. The first step in this food safety chain is employee awareness of food safety procedures to mitigate the potential of causing FBI if correct …
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Improving online food safety communication: The role of media
<p>Food safety is important as foodborne illness outbreaks cause great economic and societal losses. Efforts to protect public health and reduce foodborne illness outbreaks will not be fully effective unless the resulting information is communicated to consumers.</p> <p>However, food safety …
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Food Handling Practices Among Independent-living Elderly
… of disease transmission; there are more reported illness associated with the consumption of food than all other environmental factors combined. The handling and storage of food are potentially dangerous and demanding chores for those who may have the sensory losses associated with advancing age, …
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Effects of Food Safety Events on U.S. Romaine Lettuce Prices
… lettuce has been directly linked to seven(7) foodborne illness outbreaks and resulted in five(5) recalls over the eight(8) years period of January 1, 2012, to December 31, 2019. This paper estimates the effects that these food safety events have had on the price returns of romaine lettuce …
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Investigating behaviors of zoonotic and human pathogens on plants
… and Prevention (CDC) estimates the incidence of foodborne illness attributed to fruit and vegetable consumption at three million cases in the U.S. annually (Painter et al. , 2013). The means by which food crops become contaminated with foodborne pathogens as well as how these organisms persist …
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Improved Detection Methods for Selected Vibrio Species in the Marine Aquatic Environment
… genus. They are frequent agents of foodborne illness contracted from seafood. The work presented here focuses on three aspects of detection of these bacteria. First is a novel agar formulation designed to isolate and directly enumerate <em>V. vulnificus</em> from oyster tissue by …
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UVC Inactivation of <em>Listeria monocytogenes</em> in Salmon Juice on Food Contact Surfaces Using the Contamination Sanitation Inspection and Disinfection (CSI-D+) Device
<p>Listeria monocytogenes is one of the major foodborne illness-causing pathogens in the United States, resulting in an average of 1600 cases per year with a 94% hospitalization rate according to the CDC. The Contamination Sanitization Inspection and Disinfection (CSI-D+) device is a UVC emitting …
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Optimizing sample plans to improve microbiological safety in a food processing plant
… Cronobacter sakazakii are two leading causes of foodborne illness associated with low-moisture foods, including infant formula. Both causative organisms can persist in food manufacturing processing environments and contaminate finished product if programs are not in place to limit their …
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