Advances in Risk Assessment of Emerging Foodborne Microbial Hazards and Contaminants
A special issue of Foods (ISSN 2304-8158). This special issue belongs to the section "Food Toxicology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 January 2026
Special Issue Editors
Interests: microplastic and microfiber contamination in food; food safety and chemical contaminants; food supply chain and risk prevention
Interests: foodborne pathogens; microbial contamination; bacterial identification; antimicrobial resistance (AMR); culture techniques; PCR in food microbiology
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
In recent years, the growing complexity of food production systems and global supply chains has led to increased concern over emerging foodborne risks. New microbial hazards, antimicrobial-resistant organisms, and contaminants, which may result from practices applied in the food chain and changes in environmental conditions, are challenging traditional approaches to food safety and risk assessment. This Special Issue, titled “Advances in Risk Assessment of Emerging Foodborne Microbial Hazards and Contaminants”, aims to gather high-quality contributions that reflect the latest progress in the detection, characterization, and evaluation of these threats. We welcome original research articles, reviews, and case studies focused on microbial pathogens (e.g., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC), Clostridium difficile), antimicrobial resistance (e.g., Enterobacteriaceae with ESBL (Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamase) production, Vancomycin-resistant Enterococci (VRE)), food contaminants (e.g., microplastics, endocrine-disrupting compounds), and innovative approaches to exposure and risk assessment. Of particular interest are interdisciplinary studies combining microbiology, novel contaminants in food chains, and risk assessment, including those exploring potential health impacts.
We look forward to receiving your valuable contributions, and we thank you for your interest in this Special Issue.
Prof. Dr. Serena Santonicola
Dr. Maria Francesca Peruzy
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- emerging foodborne pathogens
- antimicrobial resistance
- microplastics in food
- emerging chemical food contaminants
- exposure and risk assessment
- food safety
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