School of Life and Environmental Sciences: Recent submissions
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Diversity and guaiacol production of Alicyclobacillus spp. from fruit juice and fruit-based beverages
Published 2019Alicyclobacillus acidoterrestris is an acido-thermophilic, spore-forming bacterial species that can spoil acidic fruit juice and fruit-based beverages. The metabolism of taint compounds by this bacterial species has led ...Other -
Evaluation of hospital-grade disinfectants on viral deposition on surfaces after toilet flushing.
Published 2018Background: Past studies have shown that infectious aerosols created during toilet flushing result in surface contamination of the restroom. The goals of this study were to quantify viral contamination of surfaces in ...Other -
Tracking and controlling soft surface contamination in health care settings
Published 2018Background: Study objectives were to track the transfer of microbes on soft surfaces in health care environments and determine the efficiency of an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-registered soft surface sanitizer ...Other -
Performance assessment of food safety management systems in Australian apple packhouses in view of microbial control
Published 2022Australian apples significantly contribute to the Australian economy and dietary requirements. Their safety is ensured by food safety management systems (FSMS) audited by commercial entities. Production environments, systems ...Other -
Decline of Listeria monocytogenes on fresh apples during long-term, low temperature simulated international sea-freight.
Published 2021Listeria monocytogenes has caused outbreaks of foodborne illness from apples in the USA, and is also a major issue for regulatory compliance worldwide. Due to apple’s significance as an important export product from New ...Article