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RESEARCH PROGRAMS
 Listeria monocytogenes

2007 projects (pdf file containing summaries)

Biomarkers of Listeria monocytogenes Infection and Treatment with a Synthetic Anti-internalin Peptide in Pregnant Guinea Pigs
( E. Irvin , D. Williams, A. Puckett, and M.A. Smith)

Proteomic Analysis of a Hypochlorous Acid Tolerant Listeria monocytogenes Cultural Variant Exhibiting Enhanced Biofilm Production
(J.P. Folsom and J.F. Frank)

Inactivation of Pathogens in Compost Mixtures as Influenced by Type of Manure
(M.C. Erickson, C. Smith, X. Jiang, and M.P. Doyle)

Competitive Inhibition Microorganisms for the Control of Zoonotic Pathogens in Compost (L. Ma, G. Zhang, V. Mantripragada, M. C. Erickson, and M. P. Doyle)

2006 projects (pdf file containing summaries)

Chlorine Resistance of Listeria Monocytogenes Biofilms and Relationship to Subtype, Cell Density and Planktonic Cell Chlorine Resistance  
(J.P. Folsom and J.F. Frank)

Formation of Biofilm at Different Nutrient Levels by Various Genotypes of Listeria monocytogenes 
(J.P. Folsom, G.R. Siragusa, and J.F. Frank)

Characterization of a Chlorine Tolerant Mutant of Listeria monocytogenes
(J.F. Frank and J.P. Folsom)

Cross-Contamination of Listeria monocytogenes Between Processing Equipment and Deli Meats
(L. Ma, G. Zhang, C-M. Lin, and M.P. Doyle)

Inactivation of Zoonotic Pathogens during Static Composting of Chicken Litter and Peanut Hulls
(M.C. Erickson, C. Smith, J. Liao, G.E. Boyhan, M.P. Doyle, L. Ma, and X. Jiang)

Inactivation of Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Listeria monocytogenes in Cow Manure Composting Systems
(M.C. Erickson, J. Liao, L. Ma, M.P. Doyle, and X. Jiang)

Dose Response, Infectivity, and Stillbirths in Pregnant Guinea Pigs Inoculated with Listeria monocytogenes
(D. Williams, E. A. Irvin, R. A. Chmielewski, J. F. Frank, and M. A. Smith)

2005 projects (pdf file containing summaries)

Green Fluorescent Protein Labeling of Listeria and Salmonella for Food Safety-Related Studies
(G. Zhang, L. Ma, and M. P. Doyle)

Mechanisms of Listeria monocytogenes Induced-Stillbirths in Pregnant Guinea Pigs
(E. A. Irvin, D. Williams, S. Lambert, A. Richardson, and M. A. Smith)

Evaluation of Listeria innocua as a Surrogate for Listeria monocytogenes in Aerosol Studies
(G. Zhang, L. Ma, and M. P. Doyle)

Effects of Bile Salts on growth of Listeria monocytogenes
(G. Anderson, S. Lambert, and M.A. Smith)

Death of Salmonella, Escherichia coli O157:H7, and Listeria monocytogenes in Shelf-stable, Dairy-based, Pourable Salad Dressings
(L. R. Beuchat, J.-H. Ryu, B. B. Adler, and M. D. Harrison)

Application of Competitive Exclusion Bacteria for Control of Listeria in Floor Drains in a Ready-to-Eat Poultry Processing Plant
(T. Zhao, M. P. Doyle, T. C. Podtburg, P. Zhao, D. A. Baker, and B. Cords)

Surrogate Bacteria for In-Plant Critical Control Point Validation of Thermal Inactivation of Listeria monocytogenes
(L. Ma, J. L. Kornacki, and M. P. Doyle)

Evaluation of Gaseous Chlorine Dioxide as a Sanitizer for Killing Salmonella, Escherichia coli O157:H7, Listeria monocytogenes, and Yeasts and Molds on Fresh and Fresh-cut Produce 
(K. V. Sy, M. B. Murray, M. D. Harrison, and L. R. Beuchat)

Thermal Tolerance of Acid-adapted and Unadapted Salmonella, Escherichia coli O157:H7, and Listeria monocytogenes in Cantaloupe Juice and  Watermelon Juice
(M. Sharma, B. B. Adler, M. D. Harrison, and L. R. Beuchat)

2004 projects (pdf file containing summaries)

Control of Listeria monocytogenes by Competitive Exclusion Bacteria in Floor Drains of a Poultry Processing Plant 
(T. Zhao, M. P. Doyle, T. C. Podtburg, P. Zhao, B. E. Schmidt, D. A. Baker, B. Cords, and R. Howell)

Survival, Growth, and Thermal Resistance of Listeria monocytogenes in Products Containing Peanut and Chocolate 
(S. J. Kenney and L. R. Beuchat)

The role of aerosol in transmission of microorganisms (including Listeria) to ready-to-eat meat/poultry products. 
(L. Ma, C. M. Lin, Z. Yan, J. Kornacki, O. Oyarzabal, and M.P. Doyle)

Fate of acid-adapted and nonadapted Escherichia coli, Listeria monocytogenes, and Salmonella on ground or whole beef jerky 
(R. A. Morrow, M. A. Harrison, and J. A. Harrison)

Listeria monocytogenes survival in refrigerator dill pickles  
(J. Kim, E. M. D’Sa, M. A. Harrison, J. A. Harrison, and E. L. Andress)

Development of Animal Models for Listeria monocytogenes 
( N. Mytle , D. Williams, E.A. Irvin, G. A. Anderson, and M. A. Smith)

2003 projects (pdf file containing summaries)

Development of a DNA Microarray Chip for Identification of Listeria species, Partial Serotyping and Assessment of the Virulence Potential of Listeria monocytogenes Isolates
(L. Ma, G. Zhang, and M. P. Doyle)

Removal and Disinfection of Listeria monocytogenes and Poultry Soil-Containing Biofilms Using Chemical Cleaning and Sanitizing Agents Under Static Conditions 
(J. F. Frank, J. Ehlers, and L. Wicker)

Heat Inactivation of Listeria monocytogenes-containing Biofilms
(R. Chmielewski and J. F. Frank)

Efficacy of Chlorine and a Peroxyacetic Acid Sanitizer in Killing Listeria monocytogenes on Iceberg and Romaine Lettuce Using Conditions Simulating Those Used in a Commercial Process 
(L. R. Beuchat, B. B. Adler, and M. M. Lang)

Fate of Aerosolized Listeria monocytogenes in a Closed Bioaerosol Chamber 
(Z. Yan, C. M. Lin, J. Kornacki, and M. Doyle)

Isolation of Listeria monocytogenes from Latina-style Soft Cheese 
(C.-M. Lin, L. Zhang, B. Swaminathan, and M. P. Doyle)

Radio-frequency Heating of Alfalfa Seed for Reducing Human Pathogens 
(S. O. Nelson, C.-Y. Lu, L. R. Beuchat, and M. A. Harrison)

Fate of Escherichia coli O157:H7, Listeria monocytogenes, and Salmonella spp. in Reduced Sodium Home-style Beef Jerky
(M. A. Harrison)

Interaction of a Free-living Soil Nematode, Canenorhabditis elegans, with Surrogates of Foodborne Pathogenic Bacteria 
(G. L. Anderson, K. N. Caldwell, L. R. Beuchat, and P. L. Williams)

Surface Material, Temperature and Soil Effects on the Survival of Selected Foodborne Pathogens in the Presence of Condensate 
(J. Allan, J. L. Kornacki, and Z. Yan)

Virulence of Listeria monocytogenes in Immunocompromised and Normal Mice
(N. Mytle, K. Takeuchi, M. P. Doyle, G. L. Anderson, and M. A. Smith)

Influence of Variations in Methodology on Populations of Listeria monocytogenes Recovered from Lettuce Treated with Sanitizers
(A. B. Burnett, M. H. Iturriaga, E. F. Escartin, C. A. Pettigrew, and L. R. Beuchat)

Evaluation of Inoculation Method and Inoculum Drying Time for Their Effects on Survival and Efficiency of Recovery of Escherichia coli O157:H7, Salmonella, and Listeria monocytogenes Inoculated on the Surface of Tomatoes
(M. M. Lang, L. J. Harris, and L. R. Beuchat)

Survival and Recovery of Escherichia coli O157:H7, Salmonella, and Listeria monocytogenes on Lettuce and Parsley as Affected by Method of Inoculation, Time Between Inoculation and Analysis, and Treatment with Chlorinated Water 
(M. M. Lang, L. J. Harris, and L. R. Beuchat)

Comparison of USDA Culture Procedure and Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Detection of Listeria monocytogenes on Deli Meats
(C.-M. Lin, L. Zhang, and M. P. Doyle)

A Solid Agar Overlay Method for Recovery of Heat-Injured Listeria monocytogenes
(Z. Yan, J. Gurtler, and J. L. Kornacki)