Microbial Contamination in the Food: Monitoring and Future Perspectives
A special issue of Foods (ISSN 2304-8158). This special issue belongs to the section "Food Microbiology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 March 2026 | Viewed by 460
Special Issue Editor
Interests: antimicrobial resistance; food microbiology; coagulase-negative staphylococci; enterococci; Listeria monocytogenes; pathogens; biofilm; virulence factors
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Microbial contamination in food remains a significant challenge for food safety worldwide, posing risks to public health and leading to economic losses. This Special Issue will gather the latest research on detection, monitoring, and control strategies for microbial contaminants in various food matrices. Emphasis will be placed on emerging pathogens, biofilm formation, antimicrobial resistance, and virulence factors affecting food quality and safety. Contributions addressing innovative methods for microbial risk assessment, novel preservation techniques, and future perspectives in food microbiology are highly encouraged. This Special Issue will provide valuable insights for researchers, industry professionals, and policymakers committed to improving food safety standards globally.
Prof. Dr. Wioleta Chajȩcka-Wierzchowska
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- microbial contamination
- food safety
- antimicrobial resistance
- biofilm
- foodborne pathogens
- virulence factors
- detection methods
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