Abstract Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) combined with powerful bioinformatic
approaches are revolutionising food microbiology. Whole genome sequencing (WGS) of …

Whole-genome sequencing (WGS) is increasingly used by food regulatory and public health
agencies in the United States to facilitate the detection, investigation, and control of …

The development of a multi-omics approach has provided a new approach to the
investigation of microbial communities allowing an integration of data, which can be used to …

Salmonellosis is one of the main causes of foodborne illnesses worldwide, with outbreaks
predominately linked to contamination of eggs and raw egg products, such as mayonnaise …

Listeria monocytogenes has long been associated with ready-to-eat foods, particularly with
deli products. A retail deli is full of potential niches for L. monocytogenes to establish, and …

Consumption of fresh bagged spinach contaminated with Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia
coli (STEC) has led to severe illness and death; however current culture-based methods to …

In France, Salmonella Derby is one of the most prevalent serotypes in pork and poultry meat.
Since 2006, it has ranked among the 10 most frequent Salmonella serotypes isolated in …

Whole genome sequencing (WGS), using high throughput sequencing technology, reveals
the complete sequence of the bacterial genome in a few days. WGS is increasingly being …

Background Next-generation sequencing (NGS) is increasingly being translated into routine
public health practice, affecting the surveillance and control of many pathogens. The …

Salmonella is a major cause of foodborne illness throughout the world and has resulted in a
serious of public health issues over the past decades. The conventional culture methods for …