Current Research Projects

W. Alali's Projects

Rapid detection of Salmonella spp. and Escherichia coli O157:H7 on leafy greens
Funding Agency: Industry Sponsored Research ($29,514)
Critzer, F. (Principal Investigator), J. Cannon, and W. Alali

J. Cannon's Projects

Fate of pathogens following fresh-cut produce preparation with kitchen utensils (11/1/07-10/31/10)
Funding Agency: NIH-FDA ($256,699)
Erickson, M.C. (Principal Investigator), J. Cannon, and Y. Ortega

Prevention of foodborne pathogens on processing surfaces
Funding Agency: Food Industry Partnership ($79,670)
Thomas, S. (Principal Investigator), J. Cannon, and F. Critzer

F. Critzer's Projects

Prevention of foodborne pathogens on processing surfaces
Funding Agency: Georgia Food Industry Partnership, State of Georgia ($79,670)
Thomas, S. (Principal Investigator), J. Cannon, and F. Critzer

Survival of microorganisms in an acidic environment
Funding Agency: Industry Sponsored Research ($27,497)
Critzer, F. (Principal Investigator)

M.P. Doyle's Projects

Chemical treatment for reduction of yeast, mold and Salmonella in produce and fruits (9/30/09-9/29/10)
Funding Agency: HealthPro Brands ($23,733)
Doyle, M. P. (Principal Investigator) and T. Zhao

Chemical treatment to reduce Escherichia coli O157:H7, Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella contamination on lettuce and tomatoes (7/1/09-6/30/10)
Funding Agency: Georgia Food Industry Partnership, State of Georgia ($85,000)
Zhao, T. (Principal Investigator) and M.P. Doyle

Validation of an intervention procedure for inactivation of Campylobacter and Salmonella on poultry (7/1/09-6/30/10)
Funding Agency: Georgia Food Industry Partnership, State of Georgia ($85,000)
Doyle, M.P. (Principal Investigator) and T. Zhao

Reduction of E. coli O157:H7 and Salmonella in ground beef (3/1/09-2/29/11)
Funding Agency: American Meat Institute Foundation ($72,720)
Doyle, M.P. (Principal Investigator) and T. Zhao

International working group report on tolerance for Salmonella on raw poultry (7/1/08-6/30/10)
Funding Agency: U.S. Poultry & Egg Association ($200,000)
Doyle, M. P. (Principal Investigator)

A systems approach to minimize Escherichia coli O157:H7 food safety hazards associated with fresh- and fresh-cut leafy greens (8/1/07-7/31/11)
Funding Agency: USDA-NIFSI ($2,500,000)
Doyle, M.P. (Principal Investigator), M.C. Erickson, G. Boyhan, J-C. Diaz-Perez, S. Phatak, X. Jiang, E. Todd, E. Ryser, P. Slade, C. Stewart, M. Cole, M.L. Tortorello, B. Marks, C. Nnoka, T. Ten Eyck, M. Taylor, M. Riley, Z. Yan, W. Zhang, Y. Song, S. Jeong, B. Niemira, J. Luchansky, V. Juneja, G. Zurera-Cosano, and F. Rodriguez

Thermal inactivation of Salmonella in peanut butter (6/1/07-5/31/10)
Funding Agency: ConAgra Foods ($245,000)
Doyle, M. P. (Principal Investigator), Li Ma, and G. Zhang

Defining parameters to eliminate pathogens in composted animal manures for application to produce fields (11/1/07-10/31/10)
Funding Agency: USDA-NRI ($391,304)
Erickson, M.C. (Principal Investigator), X. Jiang, and M.P. Doyle

M.C. Erickson's Projects

Design to Dissemination: Development of Materials and Repository for Integrative Veterinary Food Safety Education (10/1/06-9/30/10)
Funding Agency: Subcontract from University of Wisconsin and USDA Higher Education Challenge Grants Program ($104,457)
Erickson, M.C. (Principal Investigator), Y.O. Ortega, M.D. Lee, and C.L. Hofacre

C.L. Hofacre's Projects

Design to Dissemination: Development of Materials and Repository for Integrative Veterinary Food Safety Education (10/1/06-9/30/09)
Funding Agency: Subcontract from University of Wisconsin and USDA Higher Education Challenge Grants Program ($104,457)
Erickson, M.C. (Principal Investigator), Y.O. Ortega, M.D. Lee, and C.L. Hofacre

M.D. Lee's Projects

Y.R. Ortega's Projects

J.S. Wang's Projects

Development of methods for establishing a global network for aflatoxin exposure (1/1/08-12/31/12)
Funding Agency: USAID/Peanut CRSP ($990,000)

T. Zhao's Projects