Foodborne Pathogen Reduction in Foods
A special issue of Foods (ISSN 2304-8158). This special issue belongs to the section "Food Microbiology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (10 January 2025) | Viewed by 1477
Special Issue Editor
Interests: food safety; antimicrobial; food microbiology; fermentation engineering; fermented food
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Foodborne pathogens are a major cause of illness and death worldwide. Diseases caused by these pathogens can range from mild gastroenteritis to severe, life-threatening conditions. Reducing pathogens in the food supply directly decreases the incidence of foodborne illnesses, improving public health outcomes. Ensuring that food products are free from harmful pathogens enhances their safety and quality. This leads to greater consumer confidence and trust in the food supply, promoting better dietary choices and overall health. Thus, proper strategies are critical to effectively reduce foodborne pathogens, ensuring the safety and quality of food supply from farm to table. In this Special Issue, we invite you to submit comprehensive reviews, research articles and short communications on the positive effects of identifying and implementing strategies to minimize the presence and impact of harmful microorganisms in the food industry, including improved detection methods, pre-harvest interventions, food packaging innovations and new antimicrobial natural agents.
Dr. Kai Zhong
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- foodborne pathogens
- antimicrobial
- detection
- packaging
- intervention
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