Food Microbiology

Article	Citations
Corrigendum to “Epidemiology of Staphylococcus aureus food isolates: Comparison of conventional methods with whole genome sequencing typing methods” [Food Microbiol. volume 125, January 2025, 104625]	86
Investigation of combinations of rationally selected bioengineered nisin derivatives for their ability to inhibit Listeria in broth and model food systems	81
Antimicrobial plant secondary metabolites, MDR transporters and antimicrobial resistance in cereal-associated lactobacilli: is there a connection?	80
CpxAR two-component system contributes to virulence properties of Cronobacter sakazakii	79
Combining enrichment with multiplex real-time PCR leads to faster detection and identification of Campylobacter spp. in food compared to ISO 10272–1:2017	77
Inoculation of Yarrowia lipolytica promotes the growth of lactic acid bacteria, Debaryomyces udenii and the formation of ethyl esters in sour meat	72
A universal mechanism on desiccation tolerance of Cronobacter based on intracellular trehalose accumulation regulated by EnvZ/OmpR	70
Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica virulence potential can be linked to higher survival within a dynamic in vitro human gastrointestinal model	62
Selection of food cultures with protective properties for cooked ham	61
Microbial composition and viability of natural whey starters used in PDO Comté cheese-making	56
Inactivation of Escherichia coli O157:H7, Salmonella Typhimurium, and Listeria monocytogenes on stainless steel by synergistic effects of tap water-based neutral electrolyzed water and lactic acid	55
Prevalence and characterization of non-typhoidal Salmonella in egg from grading and packing plants in Korea	54
Campylobacter spp. prevalence and mitigation strategies in the broiler production chain	50
Cardinal models to describe the effect of temperature and pH on the growth of Anoxybacillus flavithermus & Bacillus licheniformis	47
Characteristics of Staphylococcus aureus biofilm matured in tryptic soy broth, low-fat milk, or whole milk samples along with inactivation by 405 nm light combined with folic acid	46
The role of PhoP/PhoQ system in regulating stress adaptation response in Escherichia coli O157:H7	44
Characterization and safety evaluation of two beneficial, enterocin-producing Enterococcus faecium strains isolated from kimchi, a Korean fermented cabbage	44
Dynamics of microbiota in Japanese Black beef stored for a long time under chilled conditions	43
Comparative assessment of antibacterial activity of Matricaria chamomilla L. extract, nisin and of its combination against Alicyclobacillus spp.	41
Host defense peptides identified in human apolipoprotein B as novel food biopreservatives and active coating components	41
Growth medium- and strain-dependent bactericidal efficacy of blue light against Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli on food-grade stainless steel and plastic	41
The influence of almond's water activity and storage temperature on Salmonella survival and thermal resistance	41
Metagenomics-based insights into the microbial community dynamics and flavor development potentiality of artificial and natural pit mud	40
Biocontrol potential of Bacillus velezensis HG-8-2 against postharvest anthracnose on chili pepper caused by Colletotrichum scovillei	40
Development and evaluation of a novel polymerase spiral reaction based testing technique for same-day visual detection of Campylobacter coli in pork	40

SRAP markers as an alternative tool for Alternaria classification	39
Botrytis cinerea expression profile and metabolism differs between noble and grey rot of grapes	38
Lactic acid bacteria naturally associated with ready-to-eat rocket salad can survive the human gastrointestinal transit	38
Biofilm formation of Escherichia coli O157:H7 strains associated with recent reoccurring lettuce outbreaks	38
Current state, challenges and future orientations of the applications of lactic acid bacteria exopolysaccharide in foods	37
Adhesion mechanism and biofilm formation of Escherichia coli O157:H7 in infected cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.)	37
Validation of competition and dynamic models for Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) growth in raw ground pork during temperature abuse	37
Evaluation of matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry for the discrimination of Lacticaseibacillus species	36
Prevalence and genomic characteristics of becAB-carrying Clostridium perfringens strains	36
Dynamics of bacterial and fungal communities of mango: From the tree to ready-to-Eat products	36
Functional metaproteomic analysis of alcohol vinegar microbiota during an acetification process: A quantitative proteomic approach	35
Daqu microbiota exhibits species-specific and periodic succession features in Chinese baijiu fermentation process	35
Grape seed extract against Aichi virus infectivity in model foods and contact surfaces	34
A meta-analysis of microbial thermal inactivation in low moisture foods	34
Whole-genome sequencing analysis of uncommon Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli from cattle: Virulence gene profiles, antimicrobial resistance predictions, and identification of novel O-serogroups	33
Prevalence of Salmonella spp. in meat, seafood, and leafy green vegetables from local markets and vegetable farms in Phnom Penh, Cambodia	33
Editorial Board	33
Growth temperature influences the resistance of Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium on lettuce to X-ray irradiation	32
SARS-CoV-2 remains infectious for at least a month on artificially-contaminated frozen berries	32
Effect of different vacuum levels for beef brisket during cold storage: A microbiological and physicochemical analysis	32
Wine yeast species show strong inter- and intra-specific variability in their sensitivity to ultraviolet radiation	32
Inhibition of phage-resistant bacterial pathogen re-growth with the combined use of bacteriophages and EDTA	31
Exploring the suitability of Saccharomyces cerevisiae strains for winemaking under aerobic conditions	31
A worldwide review of illness outbreaks involving mixed salads/dressings and factors influencing product safety and shelf life	30
Effects of autochthonous Kluyveromyces lactis and commercial Enterococcus faecium adjunct cultures on the volatile profile and the sensory characteristics of short-ripened acid-curd Cebreiro cheese	30
Peroxyacetic acid and acidified sodium chlorite reduce microbial contamination on whole chicken carcasses obtained from two processing points	30
Metagenomics reveals potential antimicrobial peptides in Chinese baijiu fermentation	29
Editorial Board	29
Enhancing wine malolactic fermentation: Variable effect of yeast mannoproteins on Oenococcus oeni strains	29
Investigating luxS gene expression in lactobacilli along lab-scale cocoa fermentations	28
Leuconostoc performance in soy-based fermentations – Survival, acidification, sugar metabolism, and flavor comparisons	28
Editorial Board	28
Prevalence of Listeria monocytogenes and indicator microorganisms in Florida cantaloupe packinghouses, 2013–2014	28
A comparative study of human norovirus and human sapovirus contamination in oysters (Crassostrea gigas) tissues from physical markets and e-commerce platforms in Guangzhou, China	28
Insect chitosan as a natural antimicrobial against vegetative cells of Bacillus cereus in a cooked rice matrix	28
Characterization of ornithine decarboxylase with histidine decarboxylase activity in natural histidine decarboxylase gene deletion Enterobacter hormaechei RH3	27
Evaluating the influence of operational parameters of pulsed light on wine related yeasts: focus on inter- and intra-specific variability sensitivity	27
Pediococcus inopinatus with a well-developed CRISPR-Cas system dominates in long-term fermented kimchi, Mukeunji	27
Quantification of Salmonella transfer in cross-contamination scenarios found in chicken slaughterhouses	27
Development of a qPCR method for classification of botrytized grape berries originated from Tokaj wine region	27
Synergistic effect of the coculture of Leuconostoc pseudomesenteroides and Lactococcus lactis, isolated from honeybees, on the generation of plant-based dairy alternatives based on soy, pea, oat, and	27
Molecular and proteomic response of Pseudomonas fluorescens biofilm cultured on lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) after ultrasound treatment at different intensity levels	26
Comparative genomic analysis of 455 Lactiplantibacillus plantarum isolates: Habitat-specific genomes shaped by frequent recombination	26
Alginate-based antimicrobial coating reduces pathogens on alfalfa seeds and sprouts	26
Decrease of Salmonella and Escherichia coli O157:H7 counts during dry-aging of beef but potential growth of Listeria monocytogenes under certain dry-aging conditions	26
Polyvinyl chloride microplastics facilitated the transmission of Vibrio parahaemolyticus from surrounding water to Litopenaeus vannamei	26
Combined treatment of pulsed light and nisin-organic acid based antimicrobial wash for inactivation of Escherichia coli O157:H7 in Romaine lettuce, reduction of microbial loads, and retention of quali	25
Assessment of the relationship between the MLST genetic diversity of Listeria monocytogenes and growth under selective and non-selective conditions	25
Relationships between the inhibitory efficacy and physicochemical properties of six organic acids and monolaurin against Bacillus weihenstephanensis KBAB4 growth in liquid medium	25
Heat shock in Cronobacter sakazakii induces direct protection and cross-protection against simulated gastric fluid stress	25

Droplet digital PCR method for the absolute quantitative detection and monitoring of Lacticaseibacillus casei	25
Humulus lupulus and microbes: Exploring biotic causes for hop creep	25
Assess different fermentation characteristics of 54 lager yeasts based on group classification	24
Inactivation of Escherichia coli K12 on raw almonds using supercritical carbon dioxide and thyme oil	24
Which domestic refrigerator temperatures in Europe? - Focus on shelf-life studies regarding Listeria monocytogenes (Lm) in ready-to-eat (RTE) foods	24
Pangenome analysis reveals the genetic basis for taxonomic classification of the Lactobacillaceae family	24
Enhancing the quality of dark tea through fermentation with Aspergillus niger: Unveiling aroma and taste characteristics	24
Editorial Board	24
Impact of multiple hurdles on Listeria monocytogenes dispersion of survivors	24
Heat resistance of five spoilage microorganisms in a carbonated broth	24
Oxygen management during kombucha production: Roles of the matrix, microbial activity, and process parameters	24
Modulation of aroma and chemical composition of Albariño semi-synthetic wines by non-wine Saccharomyces yeasts and bottle aging	24
The food application of a novel Staphylococcus aureus bacteriophage vB_SA_STAP152 and its endolysin LysP152 with high enzymatic activity under cold temperature	24
Isolation and characterization of Salmonella Typhimurium SL1344 variants with increased resistance to different stressing agents and food processing technologies	23
Microbial composition and dynamics in environmental samples from a ready-to-eat food production facility with a long-term colonization of Listeria monocytogenes	23
3-Hydroxypropionic acid contributes to the antibacterial activity of glycerol metabolism by the food microbe Limosilactobacillus reuteri	23
Effect of Hanseniaspora vineae and Saccharomyces cerevisiae co-fermentations on aroma compound production in beer	23
Lactic fermentation of cooked, comminuted mussel, Perna canaliculus	23
Effects of osmotic and high pressure stress on expression of virulence factors among Enterococcus spp. isolated from food of animal origin	23
Mixing postharvest fungicides and sanitizers results in unpredictable survival of microbes that affect cantaloupes	23
Low-energy X-ray irradiation effectively inactivates major foodborne pathogen biofilms on various food contact surfaces	22
Emergence of Salmonella Infantis carrying the pESI-like plasmid from eggs in egg grading and packing plants in Korea	22
Characterization of lactic acid bacteria postbiotics, evaluation in-vitro antibacterial effect, microbial and chemical quality on chicken drumsticks	22
An international inter-laboratory study to compare digital PCR with ISO standardized qPCR assays for the detection of norovirus GI and GII in oyster tissue	22
Rare short- and medium-chain fatty acid-producing anaerobes from raw soil play vital roles in formation of diverse flavour compounds of Jiangxiangxing Baijiu	22
Low-energy X-ray inactivation of Listeria monocytogenes in mono-/co-culture biofilms with Pseudomonas fluorescens on food contact surfaces	22
Microbial community structure and interactions between Aspergillus oryzae and bacteria in traditional solid-state fermentation of Jiangqu	22
Films of biopolymers, pectin and gellan, enriched with natamycin and clove essential oils for the packaging of Corn tortilla: Protection against Staphylococcus aureus and Candida parapsilosis	21
Differentiation of Saccharomyces species by lipid and metabolome profiles from a single colony	21
Co-culture fermentation of Debaryomyces hansenii and Bacillus atrophaeus alleviates quality deterioration of litchi fruit by ameliorating microbial community diversity and composition	21
Geobacillus stearothermophilus STCC4517 spore suspensions showed survival curves with shoulder phenomena independent of sporulation temperature and pH, whose duration was an exponential function of tr	21
Survival kinetics of Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella enterica on dehydrated enoki and wood ear mushrooms during long-term storage	21
Integrated transcriptome and proteome analysis unveils black tea polyphenols metabolic pathways in Saccharomyces cerevisiae	21
Analysis of composition and molecular characterization of mycobiota occurring on surface of cheese ripened in Dossena's mine	20
It takes two to attach - endo-1,3-β-d-glucanase as a potential receptor of mannose-independent, FimH-dependent Salmonella Typhimurium binding to spinach leaves	20
Live holding of red king crab (Paralithodes camtschaticus) and snow crab (Chionoecetes opilio) — Effect on microbial growth in processed leg meat during refrigerated storage	20
Germination and outgrowth of Bacillus mycoides KBAB4 spores are impacted by environmental pH, quantitatively analyzed at single cell level with sporetracker	20
Escherichia coli O157:H7 is challenged by the presence of Pseudomonas, but successfully co-existed in dual-species microbial communities	20
Efficacy and mechanism of action of food isolated yeasts in the control of Aspergillus flavus growth on pistachio nuts	20
Enterotoxigenic Staphylococcus aureus in Brazilian artisanal cheeses: Occurrence, counts, phenotypic and genotypic profiles	20
Three stilbenes make difference to the antifungal effects on ochratoxin A and its precursor production of Aspergillus carbonarius	20
The synergic interaction between environmental factors (pH and NaCl) and the physiological state (vegetative cells and spores) provides new possibilities for optimizing processes to manage risk of C.	20
VBNC induction and persistence of Listeria monocytogenes Scott A as a defence mechanism against free chlorine stress	20
Metatranscriptomics reveals the gene functions and metabolic properties of the major microbial community during Chinese Sichuan Paocai fermentation	19
The cytotoxic potential of Bacillus cereus strains of various origins	19
Editorial Board	19
Antibiofilm activity of LAE (ethyl lauroyl arginate) against food-borne fungi and its application in polystyrene surface coating	19
Development of quantitative real-time PCR and digital droplet-PCR assays for rapid and early detection of the spoilage yeasts Saccharomycopsis fibuligera and Wickerhamomyces anomalus in bread	19
Candida krusei is the major contaminant of ultrafiltration and reverse osmosis membranes used for cranberry juice production	19
Quantitative detection of trace VBNC Cronobacter sakazakii by immunomagnetic separation in combination with PMAxx-ddPCR in dairy products	19
Exploiting tropical fruit processing coproducts as circular resources to promote the growth and maintain the culturability and functionality of probiotic lactobacilli	19
The Gamma concept approach as a tool to predict fresh produce supporting or not the growth of L. monocytogenes	19
Investigating the role of primary fungi in Huangjiu fermentation: Insights from flavor orientation and synthetic microbiomes	19
Bacillus subtilis fermented shrimp waste isolated peptide, PVQ9, and its antimicrobial mechanism on four Gram-positive foodborne bacteria	19
Editorial Board	19
Carvacrol encapsulation into nanoparticles produced from chia and flaxseed mucilage: Characterization, stability and antimicrobial activity against Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes	19
Combined treatment of ε-polylysine and heat damages protective structures and spore inner membranes to inactivate Bacillus subtilis spores	19
To each their own: Delving into the vitaminic preferences of non-Saccharomyces wine yeasts	18
Assessment of the presence of Acinetobacter spp. resistant to β-lactams in commercial ready-to-eat salad samples	18
Editorial Board	18
Common food preservatives impose distinct selective pressures on Salmonella Typhimurium planktonic and biofilm populations	18
Distribution and prevalence of enterotoxigenic Staphylococcus aureus and staphylococcal enterotoxins in raw ruminants’ milk: A systematic review	18
Mechanism of Polygonum hydropiper reducing ethyl carbamate in Chinese rice wine (Huangjiu) brewing	18
Cross-contamination of mature Listeria monocytogenes biofilms from stainless steel surfaces to chicken broth before and after the application of chlorinated alkaline and enzymatic detergents	18
Biocontrol of Salmonella Schwarzengrund and Escherichia coli O157:H7 planktonic and biofilm cells via combined treatment of polyvalent phage and sodium hexametaphosphate on foods and food contact surf	18
Proanthocyanidins and volatile aroma of cranberry juice are modulated by its microbiota and processing environment	18
Species-level understanding of the bacterial community in Daqu based on full-length 16S rRNA gene sequences	18
The changing microbiome of poultry meat; from farm to fridge	18
Editorial Board	18
Identification of the genetic elements involved in biofilm formation by Salmonella enterica serovar Tennessee using mini-Tn10 mutagenesis and DNA sequencing	18
Prevalence, antibiotic resistance, virulence genes and molecular characteristics of Salmonella isolated from ducks and wild geese in China	18
Induction of viable but nonculturable Salmonella spp. in liquid eggs by mild heat and subsequent resuscitation	17
Application of natamycin and farnesol as bioprotection agents to inhibit biofilm formation of yeasts and foodborne bacterial pathogens in apple juice processing lines	17
Using plasma-activated water for decontamination of Salmonella spp. on common building surfaces in poultry houses	17
Survival of Listeria monocytogenes on growing and harvested Trumpet Royale (Pleurotus eryngii), Alba Clamshell (Hypsizygus tessellatus), and Brown Clamshell (Hypsizygus tessellatus) mushrooms	17
Butyrate decreases Campylobacter jejuni motility and biofilm partially through influence on LysR expression	17
Escherichia coli O157:H7 had a high degree of acid resistance in the presence of osmolytes (glycerol, glycine or fructose) by altering its lipid membrane composition	17
Correlation of organic acid tolerance and genotypic characteristics of Listeria monocytogenes food and clinical isolates	17
Transition of microbial contamination on the surface of carcass during the cattle slaughter process	17
N-Acetyl-O-methyl-tyrosine from Bipolaris bicolor: A novel fungicide for postharvest anthracnose and citrus preservation	17

Enhancement of dry-hopped cider aroma through selection of apple cultivar, hop variety and yeast strain	17
Antimicrobial effect of garlic against foodborne pathogens in ground mutton	17
Two-component system LiaSR negatively regulated the acid resistance and pathogenicity of Listeria monocytogenes 10403S	17
Levels of T-2 toxin and its metabolites, and the occurrence of Fusarium fungi in spring barley in the Czech Republic	17
Preservation status and microbial communities of vacuum-packed hot smoked rainbow trout fillets	17
Comprehensive identification of pathogenic microbes and antimicrobial resistance genes in food products using nanopore sequencing-based metagenomics	16
Microbial diversity in sherry wine biofilms and surrounding mites	16
Metabolic heterogeneity and techno-functional attributes of fermented foods-associated coagulase-negative staphylococci	16
Mechanisms adopted by Salmonella to colonize plant hosts	16
Impact of population density and stress adaptation on the internalization of Salmonella in leafy greens	16
Abating biogenic amines and improving the flavor profile of Cantonese soy sauce via co-culturing Tetragenococcus halophilus and Zygosaccharomyces rouxii	16
Beta-glucosidase activity of wine yeasts and its impacts on wine volatiles and phenolics: A mini-review	16
Bacterial microbiota shifts in vacuum-packed beef during storage at different temperatures: Impacts on blown pack spoilage	16
Efficacy of oxidative disinfectants, quaternary ammonium compounds and dry heat on the inactivation of Salmonella Enteritidis in different cellular states	16
Exploring the microbial diversity of novel misos with metagenomics	16
To be or not to be required: Yeast vitaminic requirements in winemaking	16
The functional starter and its genomic insight for histamine degradation in fish sauce	16
Enhancing viability of dried lactic acid bacteria prepared by freeze drying and spray drying via heat preadaptation	16
Study of the microbial diversity of a panel of Belgian artisanal cheeses associated with challenge studies for Listeria monocytogenes	16
Assessment of trans-cinnamaldehyde and eugenol assisted heat treatment against Salmonella Typhimurium in low moisture food components	15
Independent evaluation of a DNA microarray system for Salmonella detection in ground beef	15
Genomic diversity and characterization of Listeria monocytogenes from dry-cured ham processing plants	15
Evaluating the fate of Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Salmonella spp. on cucumbers	15
Microbiological analysis of frozen profiteroles and mini chocolate eclairs implicated in a national salmonellosis outbreak	15
Biodiversity and antibiotic resistance profile provide new evidence for a different origin of enterococci in bovine raw milk and feces.	15
Efficacy of cleaning and sanitizing procedures to reduce Listeria monocytogenes on food contact surfaces commonly found in fresh produce operations	15
Lactic acid bacteria starter in combination with sodium chloride controls pathogenic Escherichia coli (EPEC, ETEC, and EHEC) in kimchi	15
Effect of oil exposure stages on the heat resistance of Salmonella enterica serovar Enteritidis phage type 30 in peanut flour	15
Predicting and preventing the next viral disease transmitted through food	15
Whole genome enrichment approach for genomic surveillance of Toxoplasma gondii	15
Multiplex PCR method for the detection of human norovirus, Salmonella spp., Shigella spp., and shiga toxin producing Escherichia coli in blackberry, coriander, lettuce and strawberry	15
Sucrose contributed to the biofilm formation of Tetragenococcus halophilus and changed the biofilm structure	15
Antibacterial mechanism of lysine against Escherichia coli O157:H7, its action on lettuce and in reducing the severity of murine colitis	14
Application of bacteriophages EP75 and EP335 efficiently reduces viable cell counts of Escherichia coli O157 on beef and vegetables	14
Understanding inactivation of Listeria monocytogenes and Escherichia coli O157:H7 inoculated on romaine lettuce by emulsified thyme essential oil	14
Propidium monoazide (PMA) qPCR assay compared to the plate count method for quantifying the growth of Salmonella enterica serotypes in vacuum-packaged turkey breast combined with a mathematical modeli	14
Bioactive dipeptides enhance the tolerance of lager yeast to ethanol-oxidation cross-stress by regulating the multilevel defense system	14
Microbial ecology and functional coffee fermentation dynamics with Pichia kudriavzevii	14
A systematic review and meta-analysis indicates a substantial burden of human noroviruses in shellfish worldwide, with GII.4 and GII.2 being the predominant genotypes	14
Development of a quantitative microbiological spoilage risk assessment (QMSRA) model for cooked ham sliced at retail	14
Quantification of hepatitis E virus in raw pork livers using droplet digital RT-PCR	14
Safety assessment of white colony-forming yeasts in kimchi	14
The stressing life of Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus in soy milk	14
Cold-tolerant microorganisms causing spoilage of vacuum-packed beef under time-temperature abuse determined by culture and qPCR	14
Sensomic comparison of lager beers fermented by selected Saccharomyces pastorianus yeast strains	14
The impact of environmental conditions and milk type on microbial communities of wooden vats and cheeses produced therein	14