The Link Between Food Safety and Microbiology
A special issue of Life (ISSN 2075-1729).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 26 February 2026 | Viewed by 16
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Food safety and microbiology fields are intricately linked, with advances in microbial detection, characterization, and control strategies playing a pivotal role in protecting public health and ensuring the integrity of the global food supply. As we face increasing challenges from emerging pathogens, antimicrobial resistance, and evolving food production systems, the need for integrative approaches to food microbiology has never been more critical. This Special Issue highlights cutting-edge research exploring the dynamic relationship between microbiological hazards and food safety management. Topics may include, but are not limited to, molecular characterization of foodborne pathogens, microbial ecology in food environments, predictive microbiology, novel detection and control technologies, risk assessment, and the role of beneficial microbes in food preservation and safety enhancement. Researchers are invited to contribute original studies, reviews, and short communications that reflect innovative approaches, interdisciplinary methods, and real-world applications in food microbiology. This Special Issue provides a platform for food scientists, microbiologists, and public health professionals to share insights that bridge fundamental microbial science with applied food safety solutions.
Dr. Babak Pakbin
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- food safety
- food microbiology
- beneficial microbes
- food preservation
- food safety enhancement
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