Advances in Microbial Food Safety
A special issue of Microorganisms (ISSN 2076-2607). This special issue belongs to the section "Food Microbiology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2025 | Viewed by 8
Special Issue Editors
Interests: food microbiology; fungal physiology; mycotoxin production; food and feed quality
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Microbial food safety remains a critical concern in ensuring public health and maintaining the integrity of global food systems. This Special Issue will focus on recent advances in the detection, control, and prevention of foodborne pathogens across the food supply chain. We invite contributions exploring innovative technologies, such as rapid molecular diagnostics, next-generation sequencing, predictive modelling, and smart packaging. An emphasis will also be placed on microbial risk assessment, the emergence of antimicrobial resistance, and the role of microbiomes in food safety and spoilage. This Special Issue will highlight interdisciplinary approaches combining microbiology, food science, and public health policy to develop effective strategies for mitigating microbial hazards in both developed and developing countries. By bringing together cutting-edge research and practical solutions, this Special Issue will support industry stakeholders, regulators, and researchers in enhancing food safety protocols and ensuring safer food for consumers worldwide.
Prof. Dr. Tünde Pusztahelyi
Dr. Szilvia Kovács
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- foodborne pathogens
- antimicrobial resistance
- rapid detection
- molecular diagnostics
- predictive modelling
- food safety management
- risk assessment
- food spoilage
- food hygiene
- contamination control
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