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Foodborne diseases in Kenya

East African Medical Journal, 2001
To determine the occurrence of foodborne disease outbreaks in Kenya and the efforts employed to combat them.Cross-sectional survey.Forty two districts in Kenya between 1970 and 1993.Foodborne disease outbreak episodes due to Staphylococcus aureus, Clostridium perfringens, Clostridium botulinum, Bacillus cereus, Escherichia coli, Campylobacter jejuni ...
Ombui, J. N., Kagiko, M. M., Arimi, S. M.   +2 more
openaire   +4 more sources

Healthy Aging Update, August 1, 2006, Vol. 1, no. 5 [PDF]

, 2006
This bimonthly electronic newsletter will provide information and resources on nutrition and health promotion and disease prevention. The Healthy Aging Update is produced for informal and educational purposes only.

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From Food Waste to Valorized Nanomaterials: Sustainable Green Synthesis and Biomedical Applications

ChemFoodChem, EarlyView.
Food waste‐derived biomolecules act as natural reducing and stabilizing agents for the green synthesis of functional NPs with applications in antimicrobial systems, food packaging, biomedical technologies, and environmental remediation. ABSTRACT Food waste is a global issue, with billions of tons discarded and unutilized annually, causing economic ...
Siddhraj Rajput, Gautam Priyadarshi, Santosh Kumar Sahu, Bhakti Patel, Avni Thakker, Sherzodbek Tashbaev, Gulomov Gafurjon Shavkatbek Ugli, Dipak Kumar Sahoo, Ashish Patel   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effect of soiling agents on disinfection efficacy of a pulsed‐xenon UV lamp towards Listeria monocytogenes on stainless steel surfaces

The Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering, EarlyView.
This study quantifies the effects of different soils found in the food processing environment on the efficiency of pulsed‐xenon UV disinfection. Abstract Listeria monocytogenes is a foodborne illness that poses a significant threat to human health in young, old, and immunocompromised persons and accordingly, prevention of Listeria contamination is of ...
Nazanin Yasoubi, William A. Anderson, Valerie C. A. Ward   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Evaluation of coccidia DNA in irrigation pond water and wastewater sludge associated with Cyclospora cayetanensis 18S rRNA gene qPCR detections

Microbiology Spectrum
The coccidian parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis is the causative agent for foodborne outbreaks of cyclosporiasis disease and multiple annual fresh produce recalls.
Jessica Hofstetter, Ann Arfken, Amy Kahler, Yvonne Qvarnstrom, Camila Rodrigues, Mia Mattioli   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Status and potential of bacterial genomics for public health practice : a scoping review [PDF]

, 2019
Background: Next-generation sequencing (NGS) is increasingly being translated into routine public health practice, affecting the surveillance and control of many pathogens.
Boon, Nele AM, Descamps, Tine, Devleesschauwer, Brecht, Robert, Annie, Roosens, Nancy HC, Van Goethem, Nina, Van Oyen, Herman   +6 more
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In Vitro Characterization of Technological and Health‐Promoting Properties of Enterocin Producing Lactic Acid Bacteria From Camel Milk and Its Suitability as a Dairy Starter

Food Chemistry International, EarlyView.
Enterocin‐producing Enterococcus faecium RSCUDR7 from camel milk exhibited strong probiotic and antimicrobial properties, along with stability in skim milk. Its suitability as a safe and effective dairy starter highlights its potential for developing functional probiotic dairy products.
Rahul Singhal, Kamalesh Kumar Meena, Manvik Joshi, Lokesh Gupta, Sunil Meena   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Comparing Individual and Community-level Characteristics of People with Ground Beef-associated Salmonellosis and Other Ground Beef Eaters: A Case-control Analysis

Journal of Food Protection
Salmonella is estimated to be the leading bacterial cause of U.S. domestically acquired foodborne illness. Large outbreaks of Salmonella attributed to ground beef have been reported in recent years. The demographic and sociodemographic characteristics of
Zainab Salah, Michelle Canning, David Rickless, Carey Devine, Ryan Buckman, Daniel C. Payne, Katherine E. Marshall   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Toxicological Evaluation of the Undesirable Components in Processed Infant Foods Using Artificial Intelligence

Future Postharvest and Food, EarlyView.
The detection of toxins in baby food using artificial intelligence. ABSTRACT Infant foods and baby formulas are becoming increasingly popular across the globe owing to their ease of consumption and nutritional value specific to infants. Impurities may find their way into the food chain at any point from the acquisition of raw materials to final ...
Poornima Singh, Anurag Singh, Ashutosh Upadhyay, Navneet Kumar   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Food Contamination and Safety in Nigeria: A Systematic Synthesis of Heavy Metals, Microbial Pathogens, and Health Risk Metrics

Food Safety and Health, EarlyView.
This is an infographic driver of food contaminants and health effects. ABSTRACT Food safety remains a critical challenge in Nigeria due to rapid urbanization and weak regulatory enforcement. This systematic review synthesizes empirical evidence from 2015 to 2025 to characterize food contaminant profiles and associated human health risks in Nigeria ...
Cecilia Nwadiuto Obasi, Naomi A. Mogborukor, Baridoo Donatus Dooka, Polycarp Dauda Madaki, Chiara Frazzoli, Mohamed Haddad, Orish Ebere Orisakwe   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source