Promotion of healthier lifestyles has led to an increase in consumption of fresh produce.
Such foodstuffs may expose consumers to increased risk of foodborne disease, as often they …

Human infections by the bacterial pathogen Salmonella enterica represent major disease
burdens worldwide. This highly ubiquitous species consists of more than 2600 different …

Each year,> 9 million foodborne illnesses are estimated to be caused by major pathogens
acquired in the United States. Preventing these illnesses is challenging because resources …

Invasive strains of non-typhoidal salmonellae have emerged as a prominent cause of
bloodstream infection in African adults and children, with an associated case fatality of 20 …

Background Global food safety incidents are frequently reported and are on the rise.
Although the increase in number of food safety incidents is impacted by improved …

Accessibility to abundant sources of high‐quality water is integral to the production of safe
and wholesome fresh produce. However, access to safe water is becoming increasingly …

Developing countries including those of sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) bear the greatest burden
of food-borne illnesses. Animal-source foods and fresh fruits and vegetables are the leading …

The popularity in the consumption of fresh and fresh‐cut vegetables continues to increase
globally. Fresh vegetables are an integral part of a healthy diet, providing vitamins, minerals …

The microbiological safety of fresh produce is monitored almost exclusively by culture-based
detection methods. However, bacterial food-borne pathogens are known to enter a viable …

Background. Listeria monocytogenes causes often-fatal infections affecting mainly
immunocompromised persons. Sources of hospital-acquired listeriosis outbreaks can be …