S. Traoré, A. P. Ndour, W. Ossebi, Malik Orou Seko, G. Fokou, S. Alonso, P. Kone, K. Roesel, D. Grace, B. Bonfoh
{"title":"Impact of Good Hygiene Management Practices on the Reduction in Microbial Contamination of Roasted Sheep Meat Sold at Urban Dibiteries in Senegal","authors":"S. Traoré, A. P. Ndour, W. Ossebi, Malik Orou Seko, G. Fokou, S. Alonso, P. Kone, K. Roesel, D. Grace, B. Bonfoh","doi":"10.4315/1541-9576-41.1.70","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4315/1541-9576-41.1.70","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":38649,"journal":{"name":"Food Protection Trends","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"70418767","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Characterization of Microgreen Growing Operations and Associated Food Safety Practices","authors":"G. Misra, K. Gibson","doi":"10.4315/1541-9576-41.1.56","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4315/1541-9576-41.1.56","url":null,"abstract":"Microgreen growing operations are an emerging industry. This study represents the first national survey of microgreen growers in the United States. An online survey, answered by 176 growers, included questions about farm demographics, growing techniques, microgreen varieties grown, and food safety practices. Microgreen growing operations that earned <10,000 USD/year in microgreen revenue (62%) producing microgreens in trays on stacked, artificially lit shelves (40.3%) dominated the response pool. Most farms surveyed opened after 2010 (75%). These farms primarily grow microgreens using peat (17.6%), coco coir (14.2%), or soil (15.3%). Sunflower (28%), peas (27%), and radish (29%) were the most popular microgreen varieties produced. Chi-square tests of association were performed to identify relationships between farm characteristics and food safety practices. Statistically significant relationships were found between growing media testing at least once per year and total number of employees ( P = 0.015) and total number of employees who directly handle microgreens ( P = 0.001), possibly indicating that larger operations are better equipped to engage in routine quality assurance procedures. Production system type ( P = 0.001) and total number of employees ( P = 0.011) were associated with pregermination seed disinfection; however, in this instance, smaller operations (i.e., average of four employees) reported seed disinfection more frequently than larger operations. Routine documentation practices were also significantly associated with annual microgreen revenue ( P = 0.003), passing a good agricultural practices (GAP) audit ( P = 0.001), and number of previous food safety trainings attended ( P = 0.001). Overall, this study aims to inform research, outreach, and training efforts on the growing systems, microgreen varieties, and production practices relevant to microgreen safety.","PeriodicalId":38649,"journal":{"name":"Food Protection Trends","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47895050","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Exploring Food Truck Food Safety Training and Practices in the United States: A Qualitative Study","authors":"Sara Ghezzi, B. Ayoun, Yee Ming Lee","doi":"10.4315/1541-9576-40.6.413","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4315/1541-9576-40.6.413","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":38649,"journal":{"name":"Food Protection Trends","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41638025","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Sanitation Monitoring of Stainless Steel Surfaces with a Test for Total Adenylates","authors":"Natsumi Tanaka, Wataru Saito, M. Bakke","doi":"10.4315/1541-9576-40.6.402","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4315/1541-9576-40.6.402","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":38649,"journal":{"name":"Food Protection Trends","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"70418636","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Kristin L. Woods, L. Acuña-Maldonado, Donna P Clements, C. Fisk, D. Stoeckel, G. Wall, E. Bihn
{"title":"Produce Safety Alliance Train-the-Trainer Course: Developing Trainers to Support Fruit and Vegetable Growers","authors":"Kristin L. Woods, L. Acuña-Maldonado, Donna P Clements, C. Fisk, D. Stoeckel, G. Wall, E. Bihn","doi":"10.4315/1541-9576-40.6.435","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4315/1541-9576-40.6.435","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":38649,"journal":{"name":"Food Protection Trends","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45327539","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Food Safety and Quality Data Management Using Artificial Intelligence","authors":"M. Tajkarimi","doi":"10.4315/1541-9576-40.6.464","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4315/1541-9576-40.6.464","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":38649,"journal":{"name":"Food Protection Trends","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42261958","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Rebecca M. Goulter, J. Clayton, Robin Grant Moore, J. Bradshaw, Jason W. Frye, Esa J. Puntch, L. Jaykus
{"title":"Characterizing Microbial Cross-Contamination on Large Surfaces Using a Traditional “Cloth and Bucket” Disinfection Method","authors":"Rebecca M. Goulter, J. Clayton, Robin Grant Moore, J. Bradshaw, Jason W. Frye, Esa J. Puntch, L. Jaykus","doi":"10.4315/1541-9576-40.6.392","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4315/1541-9576-40.6.392","url":null,"abstract":"Use of buckets containing soiled disinfectant solutions for disinfection is regularly practiced in food service and other settings. This study characterized microbial transfer of vegetative bacteria (Listeria innocua and Escherichia coli), spores (Bacillus cereus), and a virus (MS2 bacteriophage), to large surfaces, using a “cloth and bucket” method with a commonly used quaternaryammonium compound (QAC) disinfectant (with or without 5% soil) and a phosphate-buffered-saline (PBS) control. We also characterized concentrations of organisms in the bucket solutions after wiping. With disinfectant (with or without soil), there was little transfer of vegetative bacteria. Transfer occurred readily with the PBS control (4.8 ± 1.0 and 3.3 ± 0.9 log CFU/surface for Listeria innocua and Escherichia coli, respectively). Spores were transferred efficiently, regardless of whether PBS or QAC was used or whether test was with or without soil (range, 6.5 to 7.8 log CFU/surface). MS2 bacteriophage appeared to be eliminated relatively quickly. When the QAC did not inactivate the organism (regardless of soil load), high microbial loads (> 87.9% of initial inoculum) were detected in the bucket solution after wiping experiments. This study suggests that reusable cloth can potentially promote contamination of surfaces, sometimes in the presence of disinfectant. This is concerning for food service and other settings in which disinfection practices rely on the cloth and bucket system.","PeriodicalId":38649,"journal":{"name":"Food Protection Trends","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45695788","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Use of the Theory of Planned Behavior to Determine Food Safety Behavioral Intentions among Child Nutrition Employees","authors":"K. Roberts, K. Sauer, P. Paez, Michelle Alcorn","doi":"10.4315/1541-9576-40.6.424","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4315/1541-9576-40.6.424","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":38649,"journal":{"name":"Food Protection Trends","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44263246","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Variability in the Microbial Profile of Retail Cricket Powders in the U.S. Retail Market","authors":"R. A. Machado, J. Perry","doi":"10.4315/1541-9576-40.6.407","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4315/1541-9576-40.6.407","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":38649,"journal":{"name":"Food Protection Trends","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46834562","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Exploring Novel Technologies to Enhance Food Safety Training and Research Opportunities","authors":"Joseph Baldwin, E. Evans","doi":"10.4315/1541-9576-40.6.456","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4315/1541-9576-40.6.456","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":38649,"journal":{"name":"Food Protection Trends","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45960045","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}