Aerobic spore-forming bacteria associated with ropy bread: Identification, characterization and spoilage potential assessment

N Pacher, J Burtscher, D Bender, L Fieseler… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Aerobic spore-forming (ASF) bacteria have been reported to cause ropiness in bread. Sticky
and stringy degradation, discoloration, and an odor reminiscent of rotting fruit are typical …

First insights into the prevalence, genetic characteristics, and pathogenicity of Bacillus cereus from generations worldwide

C Tong, D **ao, Q Li, J Gou, S Wang, Z Zeng, W **ong - mSphere, 2024 - journals.asm.org
Bacillus cereus, a global threat, is one of the major causes of toxin-induced foodborne
diseases. However, a comprehensive assessment of the prevalence and characteristics of …

[HTML][HTML] The Complex and Changing Genus Bacillus: A Diverse Bacterial Powerhouse for Many Applications

X Blanco Crivelli, C Cundon, MP Bonino, MS Sanin… - Bacteria, 2024 - mdpi.com
For years, the Bacillus genus has encompassed a heterogeneous group of individuals
whose main common trait was their ability to sporulate in the presence of oxygen. This …

Is Bacillus cytotoxicus from edible insects a threat?

H Mohammadpour, A Akram, M Marcolin… - International Journal of …, 2025 - Elsevier
Bacillus cytotoxicus is considered a potential emerging foodborne pathogen that has been
under investigation in recent years. Most studies have focused on strains from vegetables …

Assessing the authenticity and purity of a commercial Bacillus thuringiensis bioinsecticide through whole genome sequencing and metagenomics approaches

Y Van Laere, MA Fraiture, A Gobbo… - Frontiers in …, 2025 - frontiersin.org
Biopesticides, biological agents for pest control in plants, are becoming increasingly
prevalent in agricultural practices. However, no established methodology currently exists to …

Update of the list of qualified presumption of safety (QPS) recommended microbiological agents intentionally added to food or feed as notified to EFSA 21: Suitability of …

EFSA Panel on Biological Hazards (BIOHAZ)… - EFSA …, 2025 - Wiley Online Library
The qualified presumption of safety (QPS) process was developed to provide a safety
assessment approach for microorganisms intended for use in food or feed chains. In the …