Large, renowned outbreaks associated with low-moisture foods (LMFs) bring to light some of
the potential, inherent risks that accompany foods with long shelf lives if pathogen …

The outbreaks linked to foodborne illnesses in low‐moisture foods are frequently reported
due to the occurrence of pathogenic microorganisms such as Salmonella Spp. Bacillus …

Sesame seeds within the European Union (EU) are classified as foods not of animal origin.
Two food safety issues associated with sesame seeds have emerged in recent years, ie …

Dry sanitation methods are often limited to physical removal strategies such as brushing or
wi** with sanitary cleaning tools. However, the relative efficacy of these approaches to …

Cell-cultured fat could provide important elements of flavor, nutrition, and texture to enhance
the quality and therefore expand consumer adoption of alternative meat products. In contrast …

Sanitation in dry food processing environments is challenging due to the exclusion of water.
Superheated steam (SHS) is a novel sanitation technique that utilizes high temperature …

Microbial thermal inactivation in low moisture foods is challenging due to enhanced thermal
resistance of microbes and low thermal conductivity of food matrices. In this study, we …

Abstract Black Pepper (Piper nigrum) also known as black gold is one of the most traded
spices in the world. Recent instances have reflected increased numbers of export rejections …

Highlights•Surrogate studies have focused on E. faecium for validating preventive
controls.•Recent studies are exploring new applications for surrogates.•Few surrogate …

Consumer awareness on health benefits of chia seeds has led to the increased
consumption including in its raw form. As chia seeds are preferably soaked in water …