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1. Bacillus cereus
Foodborne Intoxication Most Likely Linked to Bacillus cereus in a School Canteen Hot Ready-to-Eat Meal.
Biggel M, Weber M, Ebenstreit C, Schiess P, Schmidt M, Dussy F, Parrat Y, Ledergerber M, Wuerfel E, Hollenstein F, Cernela N, Stephan R, Nüesch-Inderbinen M.
J Food Prot. 2026 Apr;89(4):100721. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfp.2026.100721. Epub 2026 Feb 13.
PMID: 41692127
Virulence potential of Bacillus cereus sensu lato group bacteria isolated from green leafy vegetables.
Çetin BS, Akpınar Kankaya D, Özden Tuncer B, Tuncer Y.
Folia Microbiol (Praha). 2026 Apr;71(2):427-441. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12223-025-01275-3. Epub 2025 May 28.
PMID: 40434623
Microbiological quality of plant-based cheese analogues and pathogen behavior in cashew nut-based varieties in cashew nut-based varieties.
Correia JS, Amorim-Neto DP, Lang E, da Silva Láscaris MP, Pian BMD, Margalho LP, da Pia AKR, Legabão BC, Schreiber AZ, Strabelo GP, Sant’Ana AS.
Int J Food Microbiol. 2026 Apr 16;451:111670. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2026.111670. Epub 2026 Feb 5.
PMID: 41666777
Effect of Organic Acids on Pathogenic and Lactic Acid Bacteria in Directly Raw Milk Cheddar Cheese.
El-Garhi HM, Abd-Elghany AA, Ibrahim AMA, El-Aidie SAM, Castro-Muñoz R.
Probiotics Antimicrob Proteins. 2026 Mar;18(2):1917-1937. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12602-025-10622-2. Epub 2025 Jul 2.
PMID: 40601202 Free PMC article.
Integrated transcriptomic and metabolomic analyses reveal the antibacterial mechanism of whey fermentation powder against Bacillus cereus L18 and its efficacy in Liangpi preservation.
Fan S, Wang J, Zhou J, Deng Z, Peng P, Wang X, Zhang Z, Li Z, Suo B.
Food Res Int. 2026 Apr 30;230:118606. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodres.2026.118606. Epub 2026 Feb 4.
PMID: 41794485
Assessment of Bacillus cereus concentration in soy-based beverages prepared from cold plasma-decontaminated raw materials.
Fernández-Felipe MT, Valdez-Narváez MI, Randazzo W, Rodrigo D.
Food Sci Technol Int. 2026 May 4:10820132261446803. https://doi.org/10.1177/10820132261446803. Online ahead of print.
PMID: 42080388
Understanding a novel circular Bacteriocin with potent activity against Bacillus cereus, its biofilms, and spores for food preservation.
Gao M, Liu S, Li F, Geng C, Yang C, Li F, Zeng H, Zhao D, Xin B, Zeng X.
Food Res Int. 2026 Aug 1;237:119341. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodres.2026.119341. Epub 2026 Apr 30.
PMID: 42169303
A WGS workflow for identifying genetically modified and foodborne-pathogenic Bacillus isolates.
Godfroid M, Van Uffelen A, Fraiture MA, De Keersmaecker SCJ, Vanneste K, Roosens NHC, Bogaerts B.
Food Chem (Oxf). 2025 Dec 8;12:100338. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fochms.2025.100338. eCollection 2026 Jun.
PMID: 41496866 Free PMC article.
Swift quantitative risk assessment and multi-criteria decision analysis on main food-borne pathogens in market food in Zhejiang Province, China.
He Y, Zhu Y, Zhang H, Chen J, Zhu B, Wang J, Zhang R, Chen L, Qi X, Zhang J.
Food Microbiol. 2026 Jun;136:104988. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fm.2025.104988. Epub 2025 Nov 27.
PMID: 41478674
On-site detection of airborne foodborne pathogens using a field-deployable recombinase polymerase amplification and CRISPR/Cas12a cleavage activity assay.
Jeong Y, Lee J, Choi S, Shin D, Jang S, Son SU, Kang T, Jung J, Hwang J, Lim EK.
Biosens Bioelectron. 2026 Jul 15;304:118571. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bios.2026.118571. Epub 2026 Feb 28.
PMID: 41806413
Variation in the vacuum ultraviolet amalgam lamp radiation resistance of emetic Bacillus cereus, as affected by sucrose levels in soy milk.
Kang SY, Lee JI, Yong SS, Kang DH.
Int J Food Microbiol. 2026 Mar 2;448:111591. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2025.111591. Epub 2025 Dec 17.
PMID: 41435773
The Microbiological Quality of Ready-to-Eat Salad and Salad Components Collected from Retail and Catering Premises in England and Northern Ireland.
Kesby M, Aird H, Forester E, Johnston R, Jorgensen F, Lai S, Aranega-Bou P, Sadler-Reeves L, Jenkins C, Chattaway M, Willis C.
J Food Prot. 2026 Jun;89(6):100789. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfp.2026.100789. Epub 2026 Apr 22.
PMID: 42031144
Impact of natural antimicrobials on survival behavior and cell morphology of acid-stressed pathogens in ready-to-eat rice.
Kim NH, Baik SB, Yoon KS.
Int J Food Microbiol. 2026 Jul 2;456:111826. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2026.111826. Epub 2026 Apr 30.
PMID: 42068703
Echinatin from licorice exhibits antibacterial and anti-biofilm effects against Bacillus cereus: Mechanism and application in milk preservation.
Li X, Fu S, Guo H, Wang J, Shi X, Yin K, Li J, Wang Y, Tu J, He F, Xia X.
Int J Food Microbiol. 2026 May 21;458:111857. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2026.111857. Online ahead of print.
PMID: 42172940
Exploring food spoilage: an inquiry-based laboratory for food microbiology education.
Mangieri N, Arioli S, Isotti M, Russo P, Mora D.
J Microbiol Biol Educ. 2026 Apr 30;27(1):e0033525. https://doi.org/10.1128/jmbe.00335-25. Epub 2026 Mar 23.
PMID: 41870056 Free PMC article.
Selective Carbohydrate Modulation Enhances BLIS-Mediated Bioprotection Against Multidrug-Resistant Foodborne Pathogens During Vegetable Fermentation.
Meidong R, Srichan C, Tipsing S.
Curr Microbiol. 2026 May 26;83(7):383. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00284-026-04975-2.
PMID: 42191890
From extraction to application: Nanoemulsified lemongrass oil for biofilm and spore control in food preservation.
Mohd Daud IS, Mahmud Ab Rashid NK, Palmer J, Flint S.
Int J Food Microbiol. 2026 Apr 2;450:111654. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2026.111654. Epub 2026 Jan 22.
PMID: 41605129 Review.
Recent progress in typical foodborne spore-forming bacteria detection.
Ni Y, Pang D, Li H, Zhou G, Li Y, Yao Y, Xu B.
Food Chem. 2026 Mar 1;504:147858. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2026.147858. Epub 2026 Jan 4.
PMID: 41512810 Review.
Effects of intense pulsed light on apples and pears for convenience infant food: inactivation of Bacillus cereus spores and changes of antioxidant activity.
Ryu HM, Jeon JH, Cheigh CI.
Food Sci Biotechnol. 2026 Apr 24;35(7):2023-2032. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10068-026-02163-3. eCollection 2026 Jun.
PMID: 42148218 Free PMC article.
Improving electrochemical aptasensor sensitivity for Bacillus cereus spore detection in food safety applications.
Sentic M, Rizzotto F, Novakovic Z, Karajic A, Heddi B, Vidic J.
Talanta. 2026 Mar 1;299:129147. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.talanta.2025.129147. Epub 2025 Nov 24.
PMID: 41289776
Cereulide-Mediated Emetic (Vomiting) Toxicity of Bacillus cereus in Infant Formula: Mitochondrial Mechanisms, Analytical Methods, and Risk Assessment.
Sonji G, Sonji N, El Katerji A.
Toxicol Mech Methods. 2026 May 24:1-32. https://doi.org/10.1080/15376516.2026.2677629. Online ahead of print.
PMID: 42178504 Review.
A Cross-Sectional Survey of Foodborne Pathogens in Farm-Sold Frozen Dessert in Switzerland.
Tresch S, Biggel M, Stephan R.
J Food Prot. 2026 Apr;89(4):100714. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfp.2026.100714. Epub 2026 Feb 3.
PMID: 41644006
Food safety assessment of last mile delivery as an alternative food distribution system for ready-to-eat multi-ingredient salad bowls.
Vermeersch M, Uyttendaele M, Mayr C, Yeramian N, Elois MA, Rodriguez-Lazaro D, Kostic T, Jacxsens L.
Int J Food Microbiol. 2026 Aug 2;457:111822. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2026.111822. Epub 2026 May 1.
PMID: 42119174
Source attribution of foodborne pathogens in the Netherlands using structured expert elicitation.
Wijnen LI, Nane GF, Benincà E, Pijnacker R, Franz E, Cooke RM, Mughini-Gras L.
Int J Food Microbiol. 2026 Jun 2;454:111735. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2026.111735. Epub 2026 Mar 16.
PMID: 41849915
Inactivation mechanisms of cold plasma on Bacillus cereus biofilms and its application in simulated meat processing environments.
Wu X, Wang S, Zhao H, Feng Z, Wang H, Liu Y.
Food Microbiol. 2026 Oct;139:105134. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fm.2026.105134. Epub 2026 Apr 26.
PMID: 42215214
Modelling Cereulide production of Bacillus cereus under different temperature, pH, and water activity conditions.
Yang X, Wang Y, Liu Y, Liu Z, You C, Wang Y, Dong Q, Chen D.
Food Res Int. 2026 Jun 1;233(Pt 1):118956. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodres.2026.118956. Epub 2026 Mar 16.
PMID: 41942206
Biofilm formation, cell hydrophobicity, cytotoxic potential, genetic diversity, resistance to antimicrobials, and toxigenic profile properties among Bacillus cereus groups isolated from kitchen sponges in the Republic of Korea.
Yoon SG, Lee SW, Lee HI, Cho HD, Yoon JH.
Food Sci Biotechnol. 2026 Feb 19;35(5):1339-1353. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10068-026-02095-y. eCollection 2026 Apr.
PMID: 41909852 Free PMC article.
Proteomic-lipidomic based MALDI-TOF MS for rapid discrimination of Bacillus cereus and Bacillus thuringiensis and its emetic-producing strain in food.
Zeng X, Wang Y, Mai YP, Jia BZ, Wang H, Xu ZL.
Food Chem. 2026 May 15;511:148750. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2026.148750. Epub 2026 Mar 6.
PMID: 41818989
Evolution of foodborne disease surveillance in China: A 32-year journey from monitoring to early warning.
Zhang Z, Chen W, Liu X, Deng Y, Hong H, Wu S.
One Health. 2026 Jan 31;22:101348. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.onehlt.2026.101348. eCollection 2026 Jun.
PMID: 41704562 Free PMC article.
Optimized SPE-UPLC-MS/MS Method for Sensitive Determination of Cereulide in Complex InfantFormula Matrices.
Zhou Z, Wang Z, Mu C, Qi Y, Zhang J, Cui X, Fan S, Xiao J, Zhao R.
Toxins (Basel). 2026 May 8;18(5):222. https://doi.org/10.3390/toxins18050222.
PMID: 42188624 Free PMC article.
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2. Campylobacter
Recombinant LAB vector-based multicomponent vaccine against Campylobacter jejuni potentially promoting a healthier microbial balance in the poultry gut.
Biswas P, Ahmed S, Mondal S, Oladokun S, Gundogdu O, Mallick AI.
Microbiome. 2026 May 7. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40168-026-02421-w. Online ahead of print.
PMID: 42098871
Distribution and characteristics of Campylobacter spp. in turkeys at slaughter.
Blomvall L, Kivistö R, Jaakkonen A, Olkkola S, Fredriksson-Ahomaa M.
Food Microbiol. 2026 Mar;134:104938. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fm.2025.104938. Epub 2025 Sep 25.
PMID: 41136155
Research note: Mobile slaughter in poultry meat production in Germany - First microbiological results.
Bonczyk M, Alter T, Szott V, Jensen KC, Boelhauve M, Schönknecht A.
Poult Sci. 2026 Apr;105(4):106421. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psj.2026.106421. Epub 2026 Jan 12.
PMID: 41581354 Free PMC article.
Global frequency of Campylobacter-associated hospitalisations: A systematic review and meta-analyses.
Callaghan TJ, Lau CL, Doi SA, Smith JJ, Kennedy U, Powell-Romero F, Vilcins D, Cobbold RN, Jennison AV, Chakma S, Sherlock R, Magalhães RJS.
J Infect. 2026 Mar;92(3):106695. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jinf.2026.106695. Epub 2026 Jan 30.
PMID: 41621728
Quantitative microbial risk assessment of hyperaerotolerant and multidrug-resistant Campylobacter jejuni and C. coli related to contaminated chicken meat consumption.
Chong KH, Mahyudin NA, Hasan H, New CY, Sabri NM, Jiang S, Padmanabhan K, Jabar NAA, Pan W, Sim DXY, Radu S, Nor-Khaizura MAR.
Food Res Int. 2026 Jul 1;235:118980. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodres.2026.118980. Epub 2026 Mar 20.
PMID: 42083157
When Disinfection Fails: Biocide Tolerance as a Driver of Campylobacter Persistence and Resistance.
Fonseca IM, Martins I, Oleastro M, Ferreira S.
Antibiotics (Basel). 2026 Mar 30;15(4):357. https://doi.org/10.3390/antibiotics15040357.
PMID: 42041320 Free PMC article. Review.
Restaurant-associated campylobacteriosis outbreak likely linked to duck liver pâté.
Gibson E, Dalton C, Vidler M, Murray P, King R, Wheatland S, Whitley M, Edwards A.
Commun Dis Intell (2018). 2026 Mar 24;50. https://doi.org/10.33321/cdi.2026.50.025.
PMID: 41871324
Detection and quantification of thermotolerant Campylobacter spp. on eggshells by cultivation and viability Real-time PCR.
Goenaga JC, Buhler C, Wenning M, Müller M, Schiffmann AP, Thielke S, Brüggemann-Schwarze S, Heise J, Tenhagen BA, Alt K, Fischer M, Stingl K.
Int J Food Microbiol. 2026 Jul 2;456:111807. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2026.111807. Epub 2026 Apr 20.
PMID: 42019234
Food-related factors influencing phage efficacy in reducing Campylobacter jejuni counts.
Henz S, Nitzsche R, Stukenborg L, Aganovic K, Hertel C.
Food Microbiol. 2026 Mar;134:104930. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fm.2025.104930. Epub 2025 Sep 10.
PMID: 41136147
Occurrence of Antimicrobial Resistance in Indicator Bacteria and Campylobacter spp. Isolated from Commercial Raw-Meat-Based Food for Dogs and Cats in Belgium.
He J, Chantziaras I, Garcia-Graells C, Ringenier M, Dewulf S, Boyen F, Dewulf J, Boland C.
Antibiotics (Basel). 2026 Mar 10;15(3):282. https://doi.org/10.3390/antibiotics15030282.
PMID: 41892444 Free PMC article.
Campylobacter Contamination and Antimicrobial Resistance in Retail Meat from Vietnam and Japan.
Hoang HTT, Le YH, Khong DT, Nguyen TN, Tetsuka N, Yamamoto M, Yamamoto Y.
J Food Prot. 2026 Apr;89(4):100731. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfp.2026.100731. Epub 2026 Feb 25.
PMID: 41759586
Meat-Borne Bacterial Pathogen Detection: Conventional, Molecular and Emerging AI-Based Strategies.
Hussain A, Abbas Q, Nadeem M, Nazar A, Athar A, Rahman HUU.
Diagnostics (Basel). 2026 Apr 30;16(9):1360. https://doi.org/10.3390/diagnostics16091360.
PMID: 42122064 Free PMC article. Review.
Sources of Human Campylobacteriosis Cases in Estonia and the Genomic Associations with Broiler Chicken Meat Isolates.
Ivanov I, Takkinen HK, Takkinen J, Roasto M, Mäesaar M.
Pathogens. 2026 May 16;15(5):539. https://doi.org/10.3390/pathogens15050539.
PMID: 42198665 Free PMC article.
Impact of Electron Beam (eBeam) Treatment on Meat Quality and Sensory Attributes of Ground Chicken and Turkey.
Kalapala T, Esquivel J, Arsi K, Assumpcao ALFV, Kumar-Phillips G, Perera R, Johnson S, Seo HS, Donoghue A, Owens CM, Obe T, Pillai SD, Jesudhasan PRR.
Poult Sci. 2026 May 1;105(8):107037. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psj.2026.107037. Online ahead of print.
PMID: 42134144 Free PMC article.
Meat and Poultry Safety at Farmers’ Markets: Vendor Practices, Consumer Perceptions, and Associated Outbreaks.
Khouryieh HA, McBride S, Shen C, Silva LHP.
J Food Prot. 2026 May;89(5):100760. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfp.2026.100760. Epub 2026 Mar 18.
PMID: 41861998 Review.
Genomic epidemiology of Salmonella and Campylobacter in poultry production: Quantifying the contribution of primary breeders.
Lipman DJ.
Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2026 Mar 31;123(13):e2536554123. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.2536554123. Epub 2026 Mar 25.
PMID: 41880575
Prevalence and Multidrug Resistance of Campylobacter from Fresh, Refrigerated, and Frozen Chicken and Pork Meat in Southern China.
Liu R, He H, Peng J, Jing W, Cheng Z, Zheng Z, Xu C, Liao M, Zhang J.
Foodborne Pathog Dis. 2026 Feb 27:15353141261426882. https://doi.org/10.1177/15353141261426882. Online ahead of print.
PMID: 41761631
Prevalence, antimicrobial resistance and virulence genes of Campylobacter isolated from retail duck meat in Southern China.
Lixuan C, Haishan H, Tianshuang M, Jin G, Ruowei X, Zexin Z, Jianmin Z.
Int J Food Microbiol. 2026 Mar 2;448:111577.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2025.111577. Epub 2025 Dec 11.
PMID: 41418580
Antimicrobial activity of vinegar water in chilled chicken carcasses.
Long C, Rion MSI, Coe C, Suszynski C, Adejumo R, Moritz J, Freshour A, Orndorff C, Boltz T, Jones L, Shen C.
Poult Sci. 2026 May;105(5):106674. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psj.2026.106674. Epub 2026 Feb 19.
PMID: 41734666 Free PMC article.
Genomic insights and survival dynamics of Campylobacter from ruminants in UHT milk, raw milk and dairy products.
Marotta F, Di Romualdo R, Di Domenico E, Villani C, Di Giulio E, Janowicz A, Di Timoteo F, Giorgini G, Matteucci G, Castelli P, Coccia L, Zoppi S, Di Ilio A, Cammà C, Tirloni E, Stella S, Garofolo G.
Front Microbiol. 2026 Mar 11;17:1791201. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2026.1791201. eCollection 2026.
PMID: 41889650 Free PMC article.
Phenotypic and Genotypic Determination of Aerotolerant Growth in Campylobacter Species Isolated from Commercial Broiler Chickens at Slaughter.
McMillan EA, Robinson-McKenzie TS, Meinersmann RJ, Berrang ME.
J Food Prot. 2026 May 25;89(7):100821. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfp.2026.100821. Online ahead of print.
PMID: 42191073
Comparative Performance and Species-Specific Recovery Biases of Culture-Based Methods for Campylobacter Detection in Food Products: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Meethai C, Phothawon P, Nale JY, Wisessombat S.
Vet Sci. 2026 Apr 23;13(5):415. https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci13050415.
PMID: 42188885 Free PMC article. Review.
Assessment of the Microbiological Quality of Raw Milk Sold Through Vending Machines at the Farm Level in Switzerland.
Paravicini T, Stevens MJA, Barmettler K, Cernela N, Stephan R.
Pathogens. 2026 Mar 17;15(3):322. https://doi.org/10.3390/pathogens15030322.
PMID: 41901775 Free PMC article.
The role of Campylobacter group II phages in mitigating Campylobacter contamination across the poultry food chain: Current applications and future prospects.
Rafiq MS, Haider SS, Li Z, Sarmad M, Ma D, Khan MA, Wang J, Gu S, Tao P, Khan MT, Hao H.
Food Res Int. 2026 Aug 1;237:119365. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodres.2026.119365. Epub 2026 May 2.
PMID: 42169327 Review.
Modeling multidrug resistance in Campylobacter coli and Campylobacter jejuni isolated from swine at U.S. slaughter plants.
Varga C.
Int J Food Microbiol. 2026 Apr 2;450:111638. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2026.111638. Epub 2026 Jan 14.
PMID: 41548296
Source attribution of foodborne pathogens in the Netherlands using structured expert elicitation.
Wijnen LI, Nane GF, Benincà E, Pijnacker R, Franz E, Cooke RM, Mughini-Gras L.
Int J Food Microbiol. 2026 Jun 2;454:111735. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2026.111735. Epub 2026 Mar 16.
PMID: 41849915
Psychrotolerant spoilage bacteria enhanced Campylobacter jejuni culturability on refrigerated chicken meat.
Yan R, Watson SC, Wei X, Kovac J.
Food Microbiol. 2026 Sep;138:105051. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fm.2026.105051. Epub 2026 Feb 6.
PMID: 41963066
A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis on Campylobacter Species Prevalence in Chicken in Italy.
Zarea AAK, Iulietto MF, Mandel T, Scaramozzino P, Condoleo R.
Vet Med Sci. 2026 May;12(3):e70857. https://doi.org/10.1002/vms3.70857.
PMID: 42030436 Free PMC article. Review.
3. Clostridium botulinum, Clostridium perfringens and Clostridium difficile
A large outbreak in Argentina of type D botulism in vaccinated cattle associated with phosphorus deficiency and osteophagy.
Caspe SG, Della-Rosa P, Sala JM, Uzal FA.
J Vet Diagn Invest. 2026 May;38(3):532-536. https://doi.org/10.1177/10406387251412625. Epub 2026 Jan 29.
PMID: 41612717
Multistate Infant Botulism Outbreak Associated with Powdered Infant Formula.
Chung CH, Barash JR, Castonguay JL, Penzel-McNamara C, Lee K, Read JS, Padgett KA, Dover N, Judson AJ, Lamere L, Taylor EV, Cope JR, Conrad A, Medford R, Brooks M, Whitlock L, Dykes J, Lúquez C, Bracken JM, Grube SM, Khouri JM.
NEJM Evid. 2026 Apr;5(4):EVIDpha2600020. https://doi.org/10.1056/EVIDpha2600020. Epub 2026 Feb 25.
PMID: 41739440
Commercial foodborne botulism in Italy: reinforcing vigilance through scientific rigour.
Galassi FM, Varotto E, Burioni R.
Intern Emerg Med. 2026 May 27. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11739-026-04280-7. Online ahead of print.
PMID: 42201620 No abstract available.
Laboratory Diagnostics of Botulism Cases in Livestock in Poland in 2022-2024.
Jarosz A, Sapała M, Grenda T.
Pathogens. 2026 Mar 10;15(3):302. https://doi.org/10.3390/pathogens15030302.
PMID: 41901755 Free PMC article.
Recent progress in typical foodborne spore-forming bacteria detection.
Ni Y, Pang D, Li H, Zhou G, Li Y, Yao Y, Xu B.
Food Chem. 2026 Mar 1;504:147858. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2026.147858. Epub 2026 Jan 4.
PMID: 41512810 Review.
Foodborne Illness Outbreaks Linked to Microbial Hazards Associated with Non-Dairy Fermented and Cultured Foods in the United States, 2011-2023.
Weed BD, Carstens CK, Eisenstein TA, Fay ML, Salazar JK.
J Food Prot. 2026 May 14;89(7):100813. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfp.2026.100813. Online ahead of print.
PMID: 42134597
Virulence, antimicrobial resistance, and mobile genetic elements profile of Clostridium perfringens isolated from animal derived food chains.
Chang Z, Zhao H, Wang X, Dong Y, Wang J, Guo D, Han K, Jiang Y.
One Health. 2026 Mar 30;22:101398. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.onehlt.2026.101398. eCollection 2026 Jun.
PMID: 42004748 Free PMC article.
Characteristics and comparative genomic analysis of Clostridium perfringens isolates from a foodborne outbreak.
Liang J, Shi J, Xu L, Li Y, Xia K, Sun L, Dong Q, Wang Y, Wang X.
Int J Food Microbiol. 2026 Mar 16;449:111623. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2026.111623. Epub 2026 Jan 5.
PMID: 41518788
Wastewater reuse for production of plant-based foods: does spore-forming Clostridioides difficile or Clostridium perfringens represent a health risk?
Mrozinski A, Le Maréchal C, Topp E.
Appl Environ Microbiol. 2026 May 20;92(5):e0017326. https://doi.org/10.1128/aem.00173-26. Epub 2026 Apr 21.
PMID: 42012158 Free PMC article. Review.
Estimation of the Prevalence of Clostridium perfringens in Raw, Heat-Treated, and Fully Cooked Processed Meat Products in the USA.
Seman DL, Milkowski AL.
J Food Prot. 2026 Jun;89(6):100778. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfp.2026.100778. Epub 2026 Apr 3.
PMID: 41936847
Foodborne infections and intoxications in Poland in 2021-2023.
Księżak E, Polański P, Kosyra M, Nowacka Z, Sadkowska-Todys M.
Przegl Epidemiol. 2026 Mar 3;79(4):716-729. https://doi.org/10.32394/pe/218645. Epub 2026 Mar 3.
PMID: 41979591 English, Polish.
Fate of Clostridioides difficile spores in brain heart infusion broth and selected foods.
Marcos P, Whyte P, Bolton D.
Lett Appl Microbiol. 2026 May 11;79(5):ovag043. https://doi.org/10.1093/lambio/ovag043.
PMID: 42033330
High thermal resistance and inactivation behaviour of Clostridioides difficile spores in milk.
Taylan Yalçın G, Tosun Demir MN, Demirel Zorba NN.
Braz J Microbiol. 2026 Jun 1;57(1):164. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42770-026-01975-z.
PMID: 42223834
4. E. coli O157, STEC, VTEC
Shiga Toxin-Producing Escherichia coli Outbreak in Canadian Daycare Centers.
Eltorki M, Ajayi OO, Seok J, Xie J, Rizzuti FA, Berenger BM, Tarr PI, Pavia AT, Snedeker K, Grisaru S, Vanderkooi OG, Chui L, Tarr GAM, Vomiero G, Freedman SB.
JAMA Netw Open. 2026 Mar 2;9(3):e261278. https://doi.org/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2026.1278.
PMID: 41805954 Free PMC article.
Intense Pulsed Light Treatment for Reducing Escherichia coli and Salmonella on Fresh-Cut Romaine Lettuce and Its Effects on Product Quality.
Gyawali R, Degala HL, Biswal AK, Bardsley CA, de Souza PM, Mahapatra AK.
J Food Sci. 2026 Jun;91(6):e71146. https://doi.org/10.1111/1750-3841.71146.
PMID: 42212412
Internalization of Escherichia coli O157:H7 in fresh-cut vegetables under different conditions and the role of surface appendages in internalization.
Huang S, Wang C, Shi H.
Food Res Int. 2026 Mar 1;227:118275. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodres.2025.118275. Epub 2025 Dec 28.
PMID: 41652689
Post-Harvest UV-C Treatment of Microgreens for Inactivation of Salmonella enterica, Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Listeria monocytogenes.
Işık S, Çetin B, Moreira J, Topalcengiz Z.
Foods. 2026 Mar 10;15(6):974. https://doi.org/10.3390/foods15060974.
PMID: 41897696 Free PMC article.
Isolation and Characterization of Shiga toxin-Producing Escherichia coli from Minced Beef and Minced Pork on the Norwegian Market.
Johannessen GS, Urdahl AM, Johansen AM, Bækken MS, Økland M, Sekse C.
J Food Prot. 2026 May;89(5):100756. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfp.2026.100756. Epub 2026 Mar 12.
PMID: 41831650
Water and food contamination with Escherichia coli pathotypes in the southwest region of Cameroon.
Karngong Nfor G, Chukwuemeka Enemuor S, Mofolorunsho KC, Arome Omatola C, Marvelous Emurotu O, Chimaeze Mbara K.
J Water Health. 2026 Mar;24(3):432-445. https://doi.org/10.2166/wh.2026.234. Epub 2026 Feb 14.
PMID: 41910058
Prevalence of the Six Major Non-O157 Serogroups of Shiga Toxin-Producing Escherichia coli in Food Marketed in Morocco.
Ouarroud B, El Maadoudi M, Kounnoun A, El Mamoun L, Barakat A.
Foodborne Pathog Dis. 2026 Mar;23(3):165-171. https://doi.org/10.1089/fpd.2024.0163. Epub 2026 Feb 17.
PMID: 40009406
Preharvest Animal Management Controls and Intervention Options for Reducing Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Other Shiga Toxin-Producing E. coli Shedding in Cattle: A Critical Analysis.
Perez HG, Seidel DS, Callaway TR.
Foodborne Pathog Dis. 2026 Feb 19:15353141251386418. https://doi.org/10.1177/15353141251386418. Online ahead of print.
PMID: 41069195 Review.
Molecular characterization of multi-drug resistance Escherichia coli O157:H7 from calf feces and cow milk in Bangladesh.
Samad MA, Karim MR, Mahmud MA, Sagor MS, Hossain MS, Uddin ASMA, Hasan M, Hossen A, Akter MN.
Sci Rep. 2026 Feb 19;16(1):9940. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-026-36237-3.
PMID: 41714334 Free PMC article.
Food poisoning from raw horse meat contaminated with Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli O157 linked to nationwide spread of closely related strains, Japan, 2023.
Seto J, Lee K, Matoba Y, Izumiya H, Suzuki M, Ikeda T, Mizuta K, Sugawara Y, Sugai M, Akeda Y, Iyoda S.
Microbiol Spectr. 2026 Mar 31;14(5):e0411525. https://doi.org/10.1128/spectrum.04115-25. Online ahead of print.
PMID: 41914630 Free PMC article.
Detection challenges of Escherichia coli O157 in raw meat: Diagnostic discordance between VIDAS, qPCR, and culture-based methods.
Soycan A, Bilgin M.
Diagn Microbiol Infect Dis. 2026 Sep;116(1):117446. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.diagmicrobio.2026.117446. Epub 2026 May 1.
PMID: 42102705
Development of Machine-Learning Models for Predicting Escherichia coli O157:H7 Inactivation on Fresh-Cut Lettuce during Chlorine Washing.
Tarlak F, Possas A, Posada-Izquierdo GD, Jiménez-Jiménez F, Pérez-Rodríguez F.
J Food Prot. 2026 Mar;89(3):100686. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfp.2025.100686. Epub 2025 Dec 18.
PMID: 41421804
Portable electrochemical impedance biosensing with DRT-enabled machine learning for detecting E. coli O157:H7 in poultry meat.
Tian Y, Liu Z, Pallerla C, Mahmoudi S, Bist RB, Xiao Y, Howell T, Subbiah J, Wang D.
Front Artif Intell. 2026 Mar 26;9:1741144. https://doi.org/10.3389/frai.2026.1741144. eCollection 2026.
PMID: 41971621 Free PMC article.
Use of Gb3 trisaccharides with oligo-EG linker for the detection of Escherichia coli O157:H7 Shiga toxins present in a fresh vegetable salad.
Uzawa H, Tanaka D, Oba Y, Seto Y, Nishida Y.
Anal Bioanal Chem. 2026 Apr;418(9):2593-2605. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00216-026-06387-4. Epub 2026 Mar 4.
PMID: 41776044 Free PMC article.
5. Listeria monocytogenes
Safety of Ready-to-Eat Green Leafy Salads: Growth Potential of Listeria monocytogenes During Shelf Life.
Abdul ME, Cipriani P, Cosciani-Cunico E, Monastero P, Ducoli S, Norton A, Merigo D, Pavoni E, Finazzi G, Losio MN, Dalzini E.
Foods. 2026 Mar 25;15(7):1136. https://doi.org/10.3390/foods15071136.
PMID: 41976429 Free PMC article.
Molecular typing and genomic characterization of persistent Listeria monocytogenes clones in a bakery production facility.
Almeida G, Ferreira V, Carneiro L, Santos I, Nogueira T, Magalhães R, Felix B, Teixeira P.
Int J Food Microbiol. 2026 May 25;458:111874. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2026.111874. Online ahead of print.
PMID: 42224768
Nevertheless, they persist: addressing the stalemate of persistence in food-associated Listeria monocytogenes research.
Alteio LV, Spiegel F, Rychli K, Wagner M.
Crit Rev Microbiol. 2026 Mar;52(2):302-322. https://doi.org/10.1080/1040841X.2025.2555938. Epub 2025 Sep 9.
PMID: 40923842 Review.
Evaluation of the Disinfection Capacity of Electrolyzed Water and Growth Rates of Listeria monocytogenes on Chives at Different Storages for Ensuring Microbiological Quality of Fresh Vegetable Foods.
An H, Chang H.
Foods. 2026 Mar 9;15(5):957. https://doi.org/10.3390/foods15050957.
PMID: 41829231 Free PMC article.
Multidrug-resistant and hypervirulent Listeria monocytogenes in foods and food-processing environments in southern Brazil.
Barcellos Jaskulski I, Klein Scheik L, Schneid Kroning I, Ramires T, Rauber Kleinübing N, Bach LG, Wink Faleiro G, Völz Lopes G, Padilha da Silva W.
Microb Pathog. 2026 Apr;213:108338. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.micpath.2026.108338. Epub 2026 Jan 29.
PMID: 41619986
Towards a global method of Listeria challenge testing in food: diversity requires harmonization.
Barcia-Cruz R, Leclercq A, Danan C, Asséré A.
Food Res Int. 2026 Aug 1;237:119298. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodres.2026.119298. Epub 2026 Apr 30.
PMID: 42169269 Review.
Genomic and phenotypic characterisation of Listeria monocytogenes strains isolated from pig feces on farm and from pork meat at retail in France.
Boscher E, Félix B, Rincé A, Legrandois P, Sajan L, Soumet C, Denis M.
PLoS One. 2026 Mar 2;21(3):e0341663. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0341663. eCollection 2026.
PMID: 41770792 Free PMC article.
The Secondary Colonizer Hypothesis: an Ecological View of Listeria monocytogenes Persistence in Food Processing Environments.
Burnett J, Buckley D, Grinstead D.
J Food Prot. 2026 May 5;89(7):100801. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfp.2026.100801. Online ahead of print.
PMID: 42097451 Review.
Results on Listeria monocytogenes Strains From Ready-to-Eat Meat Products and Food Production Environments in Namibia, Sudan, and Zambia: A Focus on Genomic Characterization of Strains.
Centorotola G, Ziba MW, Shilangale RP, Mohmmed NM, Mtonga S, Kabunda O, Cornacchia A, Chiaverini A, Ferrara M, Torresi M, Ancora M, Cammà C, Ntahonshikira C, Hemberger Y, Scacchia M, Khaiseb S, Muuka G, Pomilio F.
J Food Prot. 2026 May;89(5):100762. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfp.2026.100762. Epub 2026 Mar 19.
PMID: 41864584
Survival of Listeria monocytogenes on Fermented Spanish-Style Pitted Green Table Olives from Halkidiki and Conservolea Cultivars Following Postprocessing Contamination and Storage Under Aerobic Refrigerated (4 °C) Conditions.
Charmantzi N, Panagou EZ.
J Food Prot. 2026 Jun;89(6):100786. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfp.2026.100786. Epub 2026 Apr 16.
PMID: 42000044
Evaluation of the effectiveness of commonly used sanitation strategies against dual-species biofilms of Listeria monocytogenes and Pseudomonas fluorescens in the food industry.
Deniz A, Felton VA, Critzer F, Lacasa J, Phebus RK, Drolia R, Yucel U, Trinetta V.
Food Microbiol. 2026 Oct;139:105161. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fm.2026.105161. Epub 2026 May 19.
PMID: 42215185
Persistence and localization of Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica Javiana and Listeria monocytogenes during recirculating hydroponic cultivation of leaf lettuce.
Dhulappanavar GR, Topalcengiz Z, Dickson RW, Gibson KE.
Food Microbiol. 2026 Mar;134:104950. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fm.2025.104950. Epub 2025 Oct 6.
PMID: 41136166
Genomic Features and Antimicrobial Susceptibility of Listeria innocua Isolated from Raw Drinking Milk in Poland.
Douarre PE, Pyz-Łukasik R, Borsuk G, Paszkiewicz W.
Foods. 2026 Mar 13;15(6):1017. https://doi.org/10.3390/foods15061017.
PMID: 41897739 Free PMC article.
Stress-Driven Tolerance and Persistence of Listeria monocytogenes Across the Farm-to-Fork Continuum.
Elbehiry A, Marzouk E, Abalkhail A.
Biology (Basel). 2026 Feb 10;15(4):310. https://doi.org/10.3390/biology15040310.
PMID: 41744619 Free PMC article. Review.
Listeria monocytogenes: Genomic characterization of persistent strains historically isolated from cheese processing facilities.
Fritsch L, Schmidt RS, Marti E.
Int J Food Microbiol. 2026 May 16;453:111734. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2026.111734. Epub 2026 Mar 12.
PMID: 41844065
Phage-activated edible biopackaging for Listeria monocytogenes control in cheese: in vitro and in vivo assessment of whey protein- and tapioca starch-based solutions.
Garofalo G, Pisana C, Caccamo M, Busetta G, Donà G, Cappellaro A, Marcelli B, Wouters JA, Settanni L, Gaglio R, Caggia C.
Food Microbiol. 2026 Sep;138:105087. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fm.2026.105087. Epub 2026 Mar 18.
PMID: 41963060
Industrial-scale application of bacteriophages on baby spinach: One-year study of Listeria control, quality and microbial community shifts.
Gil MI, Tudela JA, Illán G, Hernández N, Andújar S, Sabater D, Allende A, Truchado P.
Food Res Int. 2026 Mar 31;228:118384. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodres.2026.118384. Epub 2026 Jan 12.
PMID: 41703847
Transcriptomic analysis reveals differential infection of Listeria monocytogenes on fresh-cut cucumber and fresh-cut pork.
Hou W, Xu W, Zhang Z, Zhao X, Wang D.
Food Res Int. 2026 Mar 31;228:118412. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodres.2026.118412. Epub 2026 Jan 13.
PMID: 41703867
Survival of Salmonella enterica and Listeria monocytogenes on the surface of whole avocados and subsequent transfer to pulp after cutting.
Hur M, Diez-Gonzalez F.
Food Microbiol. 2026 Sep;138:105094. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fm.2026.105094. Epub 2026 Mar 26.
PMID: 41963034
Inactivation of Salmonella Typhimurium and Listeria monocytogenes in apple juice through combination treatment with lactic acid, mild heat, and ultrasound.
Hwang YN, Song WJ.
Food Sci Biotechnol. 2026 Jan 30;35(5):1355-1362. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10068-026-02099-8. eCollection 2026 Apr.
PMID: 41909865
Post-Harvest UV-C Treatment of Microgreens for Inactivation of Salmonella enterica, Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Listeria monocytogenes.
Işık S, Çetin B, Moreira J, Topalcengiz Z.
Foods. 2026 Mar 10;15(6):974. https://doi.org/10.3390/foods15060974.
PMID: 41897696 Free PMC article.
Advancing Raw Milk Safety and Quality: A Critical Review of Existing and Emerging Nonthermal Technologies.
Khan MU, Zhen L, Kong L, Yang J, Tian J, Khan TU, Chen Z, Hongliang L.
Compr Rev Food Sci Food Saf. 2026 Mar;25(2):e70430. https://doi.org/10.1111/1541-4337.70430.
PMID: 41804096 Review.
The Microbiological Quality of Ready-to-Eat Salad and Salad Components Collected from Retail and Catering Premises in England and Northern Ireland.
Kesby M, Aird H, Forester E, Johnston R, Jorgensen F, Lai S, Aranega-Bou P, Sadler-Reeves L, Jenkins C, Chattaway M, Willis C.
J Food Prot. 2026 Jun;89(6):100789. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfp.2026.100789. Epub 2026 Apr 22.
PMID: 42031144
Chicken broth-based extracellular metabolomics reveals phase-dependent metabolic shifts of Listeria monocytogenes under refrigeration.
Kim HJ, Hong H, Kim HJ, Kim GD, Jo C.
Int J Food Microbiol. 2026 Jun 2;454:111749. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2026.111749. Epub 2026 Mar 24.
PMID: 41887059
Evaluation of selective enrichment media for accurate most probable number enumeration of Listeria monocytogenes in ready-to-eat seafood products.
Komori K, Kono Y, Nakamura A, Kuda T, Takahashi H.
J Microbiol Methods. 2026 Apr 30;246:107527. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mimet.2026.107527. Online ahead of print.
PMID: 42069066
Modeling of Listeria monocytogenes and Staphylococcus aureus behavior in salted and cured meat products.
Láscaris MPS, Correia JS, Amorim-Neto DP, Machado BDP, Lang E, Silva LP, Santos ACC, Pallone JAL, Costa DS, Akiyama CA, Bragotto APA, Tomaz MARV, Silva DCV, Rodrigues VS, Sant’Ana AS.
Int J Food Microbiol. 2026 Mar 2;448:111596. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2025.111596. Epub 2025 Dec 19.
PMID: 41442895
Genomic and transcriptomic analysis of biofilm formation in foodborne Listeria monocytogenes isolates under combined environmental stress.
Liu Z, Gao X, Wang Y, Fan X, Li W, Ning P, Li X.
Food Microbiol. 2026 Oct;139:105148. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fm.2026.105148. Epub 2026 May 12.
PMID: 42215228
Prevalence, genetic diversity, and drug-resistance of Listeria monocytogenes ST8 in enoki mushrooms: Comparative genomic and phenotypic analysis with meat and clinical ST8 isolates.
Lyu J, Xu B, Dou X, Gao B, Li L, Liu Y, Nychas GJ, Yuan C, Wang X, Dong Q, Li Z.
Int J Food Microbiol. 2026 Aug 2;457:111825. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2026.111825. Epub 2026 May 1.
PMID: 42105392
Salmonella enterica and Listeria monocytogenes Inactivation Dynamics During Low-Temperature Sous Vide Cooking of Beef Steaks.
Manzoor A, Allen G, Havelaar AH, Scheffler JM.
J Food Prot. 2026 Apr;89(4):100730. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfp.2026.100730. Epub 2026 Feb 25.
PMID: 41759584
Whole-Genome Sequencing and Genomic Characterization of a Multi-Drug Resistant Phenotype of Listeria monocytogenes Isolated from Pet Food.
Mataragka A, Mataragas M, Tzimotoudis N, Galiatsatos I, Stathopoulou P, Paramithiotis S, Ikonomopoulos J, Andritsos ND.
Microorganisms. 2026 May 12;14(5):1097. https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms14051097.
PMID: 42197481 Free PMC article.
Controlling Listeria monocytogenes in the food processing environment: Lessons learned from a salmon processor associated with outbreaks.
Møretrø T, Langsrud S, Heir E, Fagerlund A.
Int J Food Microbiol. 2026 Mar 16;449:111604. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2025.111604. Epub 2025 Dec 29.
PMID: 41494419
Biocontrol Validation of a Strictly Lytic Phage A511 and a Commercial Phage PGL Shows Reduction of Listeria monocytogenes in Raw Scottish Salmon Fillet Postharvest.
Mutai IJ, Maina M, Kubala A, Dowah A, Wang B, Gurusinghe A, Crumlish M, Rees CED, Bhandare S.
J Food Prot. 2026 May;89(5):100755. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfp.2026.100755. Epub 2026 Mar 12.
PMID: 41831649
Quorum sensing in Listeria monocytogenes and control strategies for its inhibition in the food industry.
Pang X, Wang Y, Feng Z, Xu R, Sun J, Li X, Lu Y, Yuk HG.
Int J Food Microbiol. 2026 Feb 16;447:111518. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2025.111518. Epub 2025 Nov 11.
PMID: 41343984 Review.
Assessment of the Microbiological Quality of Raw Milk Sold Through Vending Machines at the Farm Level in Switzerland.
Paravicini T, Stevens MJA, Barmettler K, Cernela N, Stephan R.
Pathogens. 2026 Mar 17;15(3):322. https://doi.org/10.3390/pathogens15030322.
PMID: 41901775 Free PMC article.
Survival of Listeria monocytogenes on Blueberries and Raspberries Stored at 4 °C and -18 °C.
Ruiz-Cuadra M, Murphy CM.
Foods. 2026 Feb 10;15(4):638. https://doi.org/10.3390/foods15040638.
PMID: 41750829 Free PMC article.
Systematic Literature Review to Determine Existing Data on the Growth of Listeria monocytogenes in Ready-to-Eat Foods Performed Based on the European Union Reference Laboratory (EURL) Lm Technical Guidance Documents.
Singer A, Stephan R.
Foods. 2026 Apr 17;15(8):1402. https://doi.org/10.3390/foods15081402.
PMID: 42073290 Free PMC article. Review.
Biological Control of Listeria monocytogenes Growth in Fermented Buttermilk Enriched with Microfiltration Retentate.
Śmigiel P, Kowalik J, Bielecka M.
Foods. 2026 May 14;15(10):1742. https://doi.org/10.3390/foods15101742.
PMID: 42195947 Free PMC article.
Virulence, cytotoxicity potential and biofilm production ability of Listeria spp. isolated from raw fish in Poland.
Sołtysiuk M, Przyborowska P, Wiszniewska-Łaszczych A, Tobolski D.
BMC Vet Res. 2026 Mar 6;22(1):220. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-026-05323-z.
PMID: 41792774 Free PMC article.
Whole-genome sequencing and machine learning reveal candidate genomic features associated with Listeria monocytogenes persistence in two ice cream facilities.
Sun L, Zhou J, Shen Y, Du X, Liang J, Chen S, Jia H.
Int J Food Microbiol. 2026 Jul 2;456:111811. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2026.111811. Epub 2026 Apr 23.
PMID: 42054945
Efficacy of Environmental Sampling Devices for Listeria monocytogenes Detection in a Ready-to-Eat Production Facility.
Tomás Fornés D, Fornés Pérez A, Barat Baviera JM, Moreno Trigos Y, Fuentes López A.
Foods. 2026 Apr 10;15(8):1313. https://doi.org/10.3390/foods15081313.
PMID: 42073200 Free PMC article.
Inhibitory effect of gentisic acid on biofilm formation of Listeria monocytogenes in vitro and on food-related surfaces.
Wang A, Gu Y, Cheng Y, Zhang M, Xia X.
Food Microbiol. 2026 Mar;134:104920. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fm.2025.104920. Epub 2025 Aug 29.
PMID: 41136137
Perspective: Moving the dial on Listeria monocytogenes in the dairy industry-Managing risks for consumers and processors.
Yates CR, Wiedmann M.
J Dairy Sci. 2026 May;109(5):4661-4669. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2025-28208. Epub 2026 Mar 2.
PMID: 41780855 No abstract available.
Genomic insights into the evolution and adaptation of Listeria monocytogenes in poultry production systems.
Zhang L, Ishii S, Rothrock MJ Jr, Oladeinde A, Li X.
Food Res Int. 2026 May 31;232:118941. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodres.2026.118941. Epub 2026 Mar 12.
PMID: 41895992
Machine learning modeling for predicting growth dynamics of Listeria monocytogenes using ComBase database: A comprehensive feature engineering approach.
Zhou Z, An H, Li Z, Liu Y, Dong Q.
Food Res Int. 2026 Apr 30;230:118585. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodres.2026.118585. Epub 2026 Feb 5.
PMID: 41794467
6. Mycobacterium
Genetic diversity of Mycobacterium bovis in dairy products and cattle tissues from northwest Iran using a 12-locus MIRU-VNTR approach.
Aminoleslami L, Hanifian S, Shayegh J, Afaghi-Gharamaleki A, Javadi A, Talifar H.
Sci Rep. 2026 May 11. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-026-45704-w. Online ahead of print.
PMID: 42115637
Bovine Tuberculosis in Raw Milk: A Herd-Level Prevalence Study by PCR and ELISA Testing in Sylhet Region of Bangladesh.
Basak LR, Islam MT, Mazumder SK, Rajib DMM, Chowdhury MNU, Ahsan MI, Hossain MM, Ahmed S, Mahbub-E-Elahi ATM.
Vet Med Sci. 2026 May;12(3):e70906. https://doi.org/10.1002/vms3.70906.
PMID: 41910171
Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors of Bovine Tuberculosis in Dairy Cattle Determined by Comparative Intradermal Tuberculin Test in Mali and Niger, 2024.
Biguezoton A, Gagara H, Traore C, Dabire D, Bengaly Z, Moussa MMA, Issoufou K, Ousmane M, Mori M, Saegerman C.
Pathogens. 2026 Apr 14;15(4):421. https://doi.org/10.3390/pathogens15040421.
PMID: 42075748 Free PMC article.
Detection of nontuberculous mycobacteria in milk and nasal swab of cattle tested positive by tuberculin skin test, Interferon-γ release assay and MycoPac dual lateral flow assay.
Pal S, Samanta S, Haque MZ, Jana PS, Veerasami M, Nanda PK, Mukherjee A, Dandapat P.
Antonie Van Leeuwenhoek. 2026 May 26;119(6):134. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10482-026-02343-5.
PMID: 42189300
7. Norovirus
On the detection of foodborne viral contamination in edible seaweeds.
Alcaine-Bellido B, Rodrigo D, Randazzo W.
Int J Food Microbiol. 2026 May 16;453:111733. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2026.111733. Epub 2026 Mar 12.
PMID: 41850139
Co-prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 and Noroviruses in Wastewater Collection and Treatment Facilities of the Eastern Cape Region, South Africa: An Exacerbated Public and Environmental Health Risk Concern.
Dlamini M, Msolo L, Nontongana N, Ebomah KE, Okoh AI.
Food Environ Virol. 2026 Apr 20;18(2):19. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12560-026-09688-0.
PMID: 42008209 Free PMC article.
Investigation of the presence of human adenovirus, norovirus, and rotavirus in tap water in Marrakech, Morocco.
Elfellaki N, Berrouch S, Rafi H, Goïta S, Lachkar H, Hafid JE.
Appl Environ Microbiol. 2026 Mar 18;92(3):e0159525. https://doi.org/10.1128/aem.01595-25. Epub 2026 Feb 27.
PMID: 41757981 Free PMC article.
Environmental Surveillance of Norovirus RNA in Restaurant Settings: Cleaning Materials as Primary Viral Reservoirs.
Osman EA, Al-Gafri A, Albahri A, Saifeldin TM, Zawateieh A, Abdelrahman SA, Hussein EI.
Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2026 Mar 4;23(3):321. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph23030321.
PMID: 41899698 Free PMC article.
Environmental tracking of viral pathogens in surface waters around Paris using high-throughput PCR.
Waldman P, Fraisse A, Tran ML, Perelle S, Martin-Latil S.
Sci Total Environ. 2026 Mar 10;1020:181554. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2026.181554. Epub 2026 Feb 21.
PMID: 41723973
Investigation of Common Foodborne Virus Contamination in Commercially Available Fresh Fruits, Vegetables, and Their Ready-To-Eat Products in Shijiazhuang, China.
Wang Y, Xiang J, Wang J, Sun X, Hu X, Xu X, Wang J.
Food Environ Virol. 2026 Mar 6;18(1):11. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12560-026-09685-3.
PMID: 41790333
Evaluation of BioFire® FilmArray® Gastrointestinal panel for the detection of norovirus in complex food matrices.
Watier-Grillot S, Loutreul J, Boudaud N, Sauvageot C, Thiébaut E, Pommier de Santi V, Chesnay A.
Food Microbiol. 2026 Mar;134:104931. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fm.2025.104931. Epub 2025 Sep 10.
PMID: 41136148
Global burden of enteric infectious diseases, diarrhoeal diseases, and corresponding aetiologies, 1990-2023: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023.
GBD 2023 Diarrhoeal Disease and Enteric Infectious Diseases Collaborators.
Lancet Infect Dis. 2026 Jun 2:S1473-3099(26)00194-5. https://doi.org/10.1016/S1473-3099(26)00194-5. Online ahead of print.
PMID: 42229499
8. Salmonella
The role of contaminated eggshells used in poultry feed in a diffuse nationwide outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis, the Netherlands, 2023 to 2025.
Adriaansens DL, van den Berg OE, Lanzl MI, van der Weijden C, van Dommelen M, Nagel K, Batstra-Blokpoel J, Brandwagt DA, van der Zwaluw K, Mooijman K, van Hoek AH, Mans-Poulie J, van den Beld M, Castelijn G, Koene M, Slegers-Fitz-James IA, Franz E, Pijnacker R.
Euro Surveill. 2026 Mar;31(9):2500603. https://doi.org/10.2807/1560-7917.ES.2026.31.9.2500603.
PMID: 41788031 Free PMC article.
Occurrence and Antimicrobial Resistance of Salmonella in Raw Beef and Meat Contact Surfaces: A Cross-Sectional Study From Hossana Town, Central Ethiopia.
Alemu A, Abaya G, Godebo G, Mussema A.
Can J Infect Dis Med Microbiol. 2026 Feb 25;2026:7477794. https://doi.org/10.1155/cjid/7477794. eCollection 2026.
PMID: 41768968 Free PMC article.
Genomic insights into the prevalence and genetic diversity of Salmonella in chicken eggs in Saudi Arabia.
Alsufyani AT, Bin Jaddua R, Alreshoodi FM, Alarawi M, Alajel SM, Alaqeel S, Alshdokhi E, Alhamed A, Almutairi H, Alzahrani KO, Alotaibi N, Alajlan A, Almaary KS, Dawoud TM, Gojobori T, Fanning S, Aljohani AM, Mukhtar LE.
Front Microbiol. 2026 Feb 25;17:1760213. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2026.1760213. eCollection 2026.
PMID: 41822133 Free PMC article.
Assessment of Potential Zoonotic Risks in Aquaponic Lettuce Production: A Prototype for Experimental Greenhouse Trials.
Antaki-Zukoski E, Mangalam G, Aminabodi P, de Alexandre Sebastião F, Soto Martinez E, Martínez-López B, Conte F, Taber S, Illanes O, Nino Fong R, Jay-Russell M.
Foodborne Pathog Dis. 2026 Mar 25:15353141261437344. https://doi.org/10.1177/15353141261437344. Online ahead of print.
PMID: 41882960
The Effectiveness of Postharvest Processing on Microbiological Safety of Game Meat-A Systematic Review.
Ayaz ND, Aydin A, Bilska-Zając E, Branciari R, Deksne G, Economou V, Futoma-Kołoch B, Głogowski R, Neves EG, Jansen F, Korpysa-Dzirba W, Lauková A, Lazou T, Pálsdóttir GR, Peruzy MF, Prakas P, Ranucci D, Roila R, Różycki M, Rubiola S, Sakaridis I, Vieira-Pinto M.
Compr Rev Food Sci Food Saf. 2026 Mar;25(2):e70420. https://doi.org/10.1111/1541-4337.70420.
PMID: 41762644 Free PMC article. Review.
Quantitative risk assessment of nontyphoidal Salmonella in retail pork in China.
Bai L, Wang J, Wang Y, Li L, Yang D, Yang S, Zheng R, Si H, Wang L, Wang Y, Liu Z.
Food Res Int. 2026 May 1;231(Pt 2):118739. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodres.2026.118739. Epub 2026 Feb 19.
PMID: 41819918
From Past to Present: Transformation of Food Safety Management and Food Safety Culture in the California Almond Industry.
Chen H, Harris LJ, Birmingham T, Huang G, Feng Y.
Compr Rev Food Sci Food Saf. 2026 Mar;25(2):e70427. https://doi.org/10.1111/1541-4337.70427.
PMID: 41762722 Free PMC article. Review.
Sentinel Surveillance-Based Epidemiological Analysis of Foodborne Diseases in Shengsi County, China, 2019-2024.
Chen J, Liu X, Wang H, Su Y, Bao R, Ma L, Zhang H.
Infect Drug Resist. 2026 May 28;19:594651. https://doi.org/10.2147/IDR.S594651. eCollection 2026.
PMID: 42232786 Free PMC article.
Non-relevant Salmonella serotypes in fresh poultry meat: critical issues for official control officers at market level.
Costa E, Garretto V, Pedonese F, Gori A, Biglia C, Mattalia M, Armani A.
Ital J Food Saf. 2026 Mar 19. https://doi.org/10.4081/ijfs.2026.14843. Online ahead of print.
PMID: 41859924
Salmonella infection in chickens: pathogen, pathogenesis, and dietary non-drug feed additives as alternatives to antibiotics - a comprehensive review.
El-Shall NA, Adiguzel MC, Abd El-Ghany WA, Gamal WA.
Folia Microbiol (Praha). 2026 Feb 28. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12223-025-01403-z. Online ahead of print.
PMID: 41762430 Review.
A comprehensive review of foodborne disease burden associated with protein foods: a 13-year evaluation of incidence and outbreaks in high-income countries.
Faria AS, Cadavez V, Prieto MA, Gonzales-Barron U.
Ital J Food Saf. 2026 Apr 29. https://doi.org/10.4081/ijfs.2026.14867. Online ahead of print.
PMID: 42057701
Advanced biosensing strategies for high-risk foodborne pathogens: a comprehensive review of Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes.
Gumush SE, Al-Attar R, Sandbecker E, Pandit S.
Food Chem (Oxf). 2026 May 20;12:100417. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fochms.2026.100417. eCollection 2026 Jun.
PMID: 42232065 Free PMC article. Review.
Genomic characterization of antimicrobial resistance and virulence determinants in Salmonella Infantis isolated from human, food, and animal sources.
Han J, Tang E, Zhao S, Foley SL.
Appl Environ Microbiol. 2026 Apr 22;92(4):e0197525. https://doi.org/10.1128/aem.01975-25. Epub 2026 Mar 23.
PMID: 41870134 Free PMC article.
Contribution of foods and poor food-handling practices to the DALY-based burden of foodborne diseases in China.
He W, Zhang S, Qi Y, Wang Y, Bai L, Xu J, Liu Z, Wu J, Wang Y.
Food Res Int. 2026 Jun 1;233(Pt 1):118933. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodres.2026.118933. Epub 2026 Mar 12.
PMID: 41942195
Meat and Poultry Safety at Farmers’ Markets: Vendor Practices, Consumer Perceptions, and Associated Outbreaks.
Khouryieh HA, McBride S, Shen C, Silva LHP.
J Food Prot. 2026 May;89(5):100760. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfp.2026.100760. Epub 2026 Mar 18.
PMID: 41861998 Review.
Competitive exclusion strategies utilizing healthy caecal microbiota impair Salmonella enterica serovars colonization in broilers.
Kolososki IMM, Benevides VP, Rodrigues HLS, Ferreira VA, Rabelo ALC, Santos MCB, Lima TS, Campos IC, Almeida AM, Carvalho RL, Dix MFF, Codognotto TA, Berchieri Junior A, Saraiva MMS.
Avian Pathol. 2026 Jun;55(3):299-308. https://doi.org/10.1080/03079457.2026.2630671. Epub 2026 Mar 5.
PMID: 41784215
Prevalence of Escherichia coli, Campylobacter spp. and Salmonella spp. in the East African Community: a systematic literature review and meta-analysis.
Kuboka M, Mutie I, Artursson K, Lindahl J, Carlsson G, Mutua F, Grace D.
Food Microbiol. 2026 Jun;136:105004. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fm.2025.105004. Epub 2025 Dec 12.
PMID: 41478681
Genomic epidemiology of Salmonella and Campylobacter in poultry production: Quantifying the contribution of primary breeders.
Lipman DJ.
Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2026 Mar 31;123(13):e2536554123. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.2536554123. Epub 2026 Mar 25.
PMID: 41880575
Fifty years of chicken-source Salmonella in China: Evolutionary shifts in epidemiology, antimicrobial resistance, and genomic lineages.
Liu F, Zhang L, Shen Q, Xu S, Wang H, Zhang C.
Poult Sci. 2026 Apr;105(4):106464. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psj.2026.106464. Epub 2026 Jan 19.
PMID: 41621339 Free PMC article.
Quantile regression forest-based early warning of Salmonella foodborne risk using multi-source food safety surveillance data.
Liu W, Zhou Y, Yan R, Zou H, Sun J, Liu P.
Food Res Int. 2026 Jun 1;233(Pt 1):118962. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodres.2026.118962. Epub 2026 Mar 18.
PMID: 41942211
Analysis of foodborne disease outbreak surveillance in the China Mainland 2014-2023.
Li T, Li X, Liu M, Shahbaz Z, You J, Quan Z, Li J, Liu Y, Xu Y, Wang L.
Food Microbiol. 2026 Oct;139:105143. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fm.2026.105143. Epub 2026 May 7.
PMID: 42215223 Review.
Serotyping, drug resistance, virulence, and antibiotic resistance genes of Salmonella isolated from contaminated food.
Motassim EH, Skenndri S, Mouahid M, Bouchrif B, Dahani S, Bouchriti N, Derkaoui S, Karib H, Abdellaoui Maane I, Nassik S.
J Infect Dev Ctries. 2026 Mar 31;20(3):374-380. https://doi.org/10.3855/jidc.21392.
PMID: 41990053
Salmonella Infections: Global Trends and Emerging Challenges.
Ranjan A, Chandna M, Stevens NJ, Kandil J, Dinh B, Kuhn M, Mian N, Tran B, Hamid A, Kim P, Desin TS.
Microorganisms. 2026 Apr 2;14(4):816. https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms14040816.
PMID: 42075213 Free PMC article. Review.
Effect of recipe composition and storage conditions on Salmonella survival in sauces made from contaminated tahini paste.
Rao M, Tamber S.
Microbiol Spectr. 2026 May 28:e0052026. https://doi.org/10.1128/spectrum.00520-26. Online ahead of print.
PMID: 42206853
Prevalence and risk factors for Salmonella infection in layer flocks in Israel between 2018 and 2023.
Shachaf B, Wiseman A, Elnekave E.
Poult Sci. 2026 May;105(5):106686. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psj.2026.106686. Epub 2026 Feb 21.
PMID: 41780491 Free PMC article.
Large outbreak of Salmonella Muenchen linked to dried coconut pieces, September 2020 to July 2021, Germany.
Staat D, Simon S, Pietsch M, Lamparter MC, Fischer J, Schewe T, Rosner BM, Wagner T, Siling K, Overhoff J, Schäfers C, Aust O, Hiller E, Flieger A, Stark K, Gillesberg Lassen S, Meinen A.
Epidemiol Infect. 2026 Apr 17;154:e55. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0950268826101423.
PMID: 41992696 Free PMC article.
Phage treatment significantly reduces Salmonella shedding in layer hens and Salmonella abundance on the surface of the eggs they produce.
Thanki AM, Whenham N, Dale T, Bedford MR, Masey O’Neill HV, Clokie MRJ.
Poult Sci. 2026 Mar;105(3):106416. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psj.2026.106416. Epub 2026 Jan 9.
PMID: 41534294 Free PMC article.
In vivo models to study gastrointestinal Salmonella infections.
Thiers I, Lories B, Steenackers H.
Gut Microbes. 2026 Dec 31;18(1):2659456. https://doi.org/10.1080/19490976.2026.2659456. Epub 2026 Apr 15.
PMID: 41986923 Free PMC article. Review.
Interregional outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium linked to fresh cheese: A case-case study guided by whole-genome sequencing (WGS), Portugal, March-June 2024.
von Schreeb S, Silveira L, Pista Â, Gomes JP, Oleastro M, Raposo SG, Lutsiv V, Rachadell J, Pinto H, Correia Rico P, Pestana L, Pessoa VL, Carlos Silva A, Dinis A, Almeida MH, Danis K, Vasconcelos P, Pinto Leite P, Ricoca Peixoto V.
Epidemiol Infect. 2026 May 4;154:e68. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0950268826101538.
PMID: 42071313
Foodborne Illness Outbreaks Linked to Microbial Hazards Associated with Non-Dairy Fermented and Cultured Foods in the United States, 2011-2023.
Weed BD, Carstens CK, Eisenstein TA, Fay ML, Salazar JK.
J Food Prot. 2026 May 14;89(7):100813. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfp.2026.100813. Online ahead of print.
PMID: 42134597
Source attribution of foodborne pathogens in the Netherlands using structured expert elicitation.
Wijnen LI, Nane GF, Benincà E, Pijnacker R, Franz E, Cooke RM, Mughini-Gras L.
Int J Food Microbiol. 2026 Jun 2;454:111735. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2026.111735. Epub 2026 Mar 16.
PMID: 41849915
Health risk and disease burden of pork-derived nontyphoidal Salmonella in Chinese households: A quantitative microbiological risk assessment.
Zhang S, He W, Bai L, Qi Y, Xu J, Wang Y, Liu Z, Wu J, Wang Y.
Int J Food Microbiol. 2026 Apr 16;451:111672. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2026.111672. Epub 2026 Feb 6.
PMID: 41655324
Evolution of foodborne disease surveillance in China: A 32-year journey from monitoring to early warning.
Zhang Z, Chen W, Liu X, Deng Y, Hong H, Wu S.
One Health. 2026 Jan 31;22:101348. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.onehlt.2026.101348. eCollection 2026 Jun.
PMID: 41704562 Free PMC article.
9. Staphylococcus
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Staphylococcal Food Poisoning From Cheese Products: A Narrative Review of Public Health Implications and Preventive Strategies. Chaidoutis E, Chatzimpirou O, Migdanis A, Migdanis I, Papadakis A, Pitiriga V, Lazaris AC, Kavantzas N. Cureus. 2026 Apr 28;18(4):e107857. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.107857. eCollection 2026 Apr. PMID: 42220823 Free PMC article. Review |
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Prevalence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and multidrug resistance among food handlers in a hospital food and nutrition unit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Cunha RO, Guedes D, Pinto EO, Alves S, Garcia-Gomes ADS. Lett Appl Microbiol. 2026 Mar 6;79(3):ovag021. https://doi.org/10.1093/lambio/ovag021. PMID: 41661153 |
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Swift quantitative risk assessment and multi-criteria decision analysis on main food-borne pathogens in market food in Zhejiang Province, China. He Y, Zhu Y, Zhang H, Chen J, Zhu B, Wang J, Zhang R, Chen L, Qi X, Zhang J. Food Microbiol. 2026 Jun;136:104988. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fm.2025.104988. Epub 2025 Nov 27. PMID: 41478674 |
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Integrated microneedle patch and machine learning in time-resolved fluorescent immunochromatography test strip for accurate and rapid detection of Staphylococcus aureus enterotoxin B in salmon. Jiang H, Du H, Jiang D, Liu X, Wu H, Huang M, Sun R, Sun X, Zeng S, Ju Y, Yang J. Int J Food Microbiol. 2026 May 16;453:111725. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2026.111725. Epub 2026 Mar 6. PMID: 41806717 |
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Antibacterial efficacy and mechanisms of hawthorn leaf extract against poultry-derived Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli: potential as natural food preservatives. Lian H, Li Y, Li D, Gao P, Liu X. Braz J Microbiol. 2026 Mar 5;57(1):71. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42770-026-01900-4. PMID: 41784891 |
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A Foodborne Outbreak Caused by ST8(CC8)-spa t024 Methicillin-Sensitive Staphylococcus aureus Harboring sea, seq, and sek - Taizhou City, Zhejiang Province, China, February 2025. Shen W, Wei X, Hu H, Zhu G, Sheng Y, Wang N, Pang T, Wang L, Wang L, Zhan L, Yang Z, Yan X, Lin H. China CDC Wkly. 2026 Feb 13;8(7):169-174. https://doi.org/10.46234/ccdcw2026.028. PMID: 41953696 Free PMC article |
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Impact of wet- and dry-lab workflows on genome assembly, typing and enterotoxin gene detection in whole-genome sequencing of foodborne Staphylococcus aureus. Vingadassalon N, Hennekinne JA, Nia Y, Maurischat S, Borowiak M, Byrne B, Dygico LK, Ciupescu L, Guedes H, Almeida G, Rola J, Bomba A, Kibilds J, Kubicova Z, Mackiw E, Kowalska J, Romanó A, Rojo LV, Romano A, Zuccon F, Van Nieuwenhuysen T, Bogaerts B, Vanneste K, Cavaiuolo M. Int J Food Microbiol. 2026 Jun 16;455:111761. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2026.111761. Epub 2026 Apr 3. PMID: 41965222 |
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Source attribution of foodborne pathogens in the Netherlands using structured expert elicitation. Wijnen LI, Nane GF, Benincà E, Pijnacker R, Franz E, Cooke RM, Mughini-Gras L. Int J Food Microbiol. 2026 Jun 2;454:111735. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2026.111735. Epub 2026 Mar 16. PMID: 41849915 |
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Evolution of foodborne disease surveillance in China: A 32-year journey from monitoring to early warning. Zhang Z, Chen W, Liu X, Deng Y, Hong H, Wu S. One Health. 2026 Jan 31;22:101348. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.onehlt.2026.101348. eCollection 2026 Jun. PMID: 41704562 Free PMC article |
10. Vibrio
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Occurrence and Distribution of Vibrio alginolyticus in Shellfish. Ekundayo TC, Tabit FT. Foods. 2026 May 8;15(10):1642. https://doi.org/10.3390/foods15101642. PMID: 42195845 Free PMC article |
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Exploring physicochemical property and food safety in dried shrimp production: Risks and mitigation strategies. Fitriana F, Anuntawirun S, Roongrojmongkhon N, Dachsri P, Atwill ER, Thiptara A, Jeamsripong S. PLoS One. 2026 Feb 9;21(2):e0342315. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0342315. eCollection 2026. PMID: 41662256 Free PMC article |
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Vibrio vulnificus: A Highly Virulent Bacterium on the Rise. Fuller Switzer DK. Adv Emerg Nurs J. 2026 Apr-Jun 01;48(2):81-84. https://doi.org/10.1097/TME.0000000000000621. PMID: 42066219 Review |
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Correlation of Elastic Light Scatter pattern analysis of clinical and shellfish strains of Vibrio parahaemolyticus from New Zealand with virulence characteristics. Guo X, Bari S, Zhang Y, Robinson JP, Patsekin V, Fletcher GC, Vidovic S, Gehring A, Lindsay J, On SLW. Int J Food Microbiol. 2026 Mar 2;448:111579. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2025.111579. Epub 2025 Dec 16. PMID: 41418579 |
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Swift quantitative risk assessment and multi-criteria decision analysis on main food-borne pathogens in market food in Zhejiang Province, China. He Y, Zhu Y, Zhang H, Chen J, Zhu B, Wang J, Zhang R, Chen L, Qi X, Zhang J. Food Microbiol. 2026 Jun;136:104988. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fm.2025.104988. Epub 2025 Nov 27. PMID: 41478674 |
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Analysis of foodborne disease outbreak surveillance in the China Mainland 2014-2023. Li T, Li X, Liu M, Shahbaz Z, You J, Quan Z, Li J, Liu Y, Xu Y, Wang L. Food Microbiol. 2026 Oct;139:105143. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fm.2026.105143. Epub 2026 May 7. PMID: 42215223 Review |
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CRISPR/Cas12a empowered electrochemical biosensor for ultrasensitive detection of Vibrio parahaemolyticus in seafood samples. Li Y, Chen X, Yang Z, Wang Z, Wang R. Anal Chim Acta. 2026 Mar 15;1391:345158. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aca.2026.345158. Epub 2026 Jan 26. PMID: 41663224 |
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Phenotypic and molecular characterization of Vibrio cholerae from aquatic products. Shen Y, Ma J, Jian H, Song S, Li Z, Miao F, Long X, Jie Y, Wang Y, Lin F, Dang Y, Yang H. J Invertebr Pathol. 2026 May 1;218:108644. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jip.2026.108644. Online ahead of print. PMID: 42070747 |
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Portable and point-of-care molecular detection of pathogenic Vibrio parahaemolyticus in shrimp. Trinh TND, Trinh KTL, Nguyen HA, Nguyen HMT, Nhi NTH, Minh VTT, Nam NN, Lee NY. Analyst. 2026 May 18;151(10):2791-2799. https://doi.org/10.1039/d6an00099a. PMID: 41945402 |
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Molecular epidemiological analysis of Vibrio parahaemolyticus in foodborne diseases in Liaoning province, 2023-2024. Wang W, Liu X, Yu L, Zhang M, Wei T, Li X, Ma J, Zhao T, Zheng Y, Wang Q, Wang Y, Diao W. Front Public Health. 2026 Mar 31;14:1780398. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2026.1780398. eCollection 2026. PMID: 41988575 Free PMC article |
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Comparative persistence of opportunistic Vibrio alginolyticus and major foodborne Vibrio species (Vibrio cholerae, Vibrio parahaemolyticus, and Vibrio vulnificus) in ready-to-eat seafood under different storage conditions. Yu H, Rhee MS. Food Res Int. 2026 Jun 1;233(Pt 1):118957. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodres.2026.118957. Epub 2026 Mar 17. PMID: 41942207 |
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Molecular Epidemiology, Antibiotic Susceptibility, and Virulence Profiling of Vibrio parahaemolyticus Isolated from Aquatic Foods in Shenzhen, China. Zha F, Luo R, Hu L, Chen W, Xue CX. Foodborne Pathog Dis. 2026 May 27:15353141261454539. https://doi.org/10.1177/15353141261454539. Online ahead of print. PMID: 42202172 |
11. Cryptosporidium, Giardia and Toxoplasma
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Current research trends towards the control of protozoans in foods. Ayed M, Cadavez V, Gonzales-Barron U. Ital J Food Saf. 2026 Mar 25. https://doi.org/10.4081/ijfs.2026.15114. Online ahead of print. PMID: 41885787 |
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Fish and shellfish as sentinels of aquatic contamination: Global distribution and One Health implications of zoonotic Cryptosporidium and Giardia. Li N, Qin Z, Zhang K, Dhakal P, Li J, Zhao J, Zhang L. One Health. 2026 Feb 27;22:101378. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.onehlt.2026.101378. eCollection 2026 Jun. PMID: 41809017 Free PMC article. Review |
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Cryptosporidium within a One health framework: a comprehensive review of public health impact, environmental concerns, and emerging strategies for prevention and treatment. Ras R, Abdelkhalek A, Raya-Álvarez E, Shady RM, AlGabbani Q, Abdelbaset AE, Saleem ASA, Shukry M, Agil A, Elmahallawy EK. Front Vet Sci. 2026 Mar 12;13:1731158. https://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2026.1731158. eCollection 2026. PMID: 41908954 Free PMC article. Review |
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Prevalence of intestinal parasite and associated factors among fruits and vegetables collected from local markets of woldia town, north east Ethiopia. Abebe W, Abebe G, Kebede H, Almaw A, Misganaw T. Sci Rep. 2026 Apr 1;16(1):15361. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-026-47206-1. PMID: 41922516 Free PMC article |
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Current research trends towards the control of protozoans in foods. Ayed M, Cadavez V, Gonzales-Barron U. Ital J Food Saf. 2026 Mar 25. https://doi.org/10.4081/ijfs.2026.15114. Online ahead of print. PMID: 41885787 |
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Fish and shellfish as sentinels of aquatic contamination: Global distribution and One Health implications of zoonotic Cryptosporidium and Giardia. Li N, Qin Z, Zhang K, Dhakal P, Li J, Zhao J, Zhang L. One Health. 2026 Feb 27;22:101378. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.onehlt.2026.101378. eCollection 2026 Jun. PMID: 41809017 Free PMC article. Review. |
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Occurrence of Toxoplasma gondii in raw milk of domestic ruminants and human sera: a seromolecular study from Upper Egypt. Elbarbary NK, Gareh A, Gamal B, El-Halim MOA, Ragab MF, Fotouh A, Ali MA, Mohamed YM. Ir Vet J. 2026 Apr 10;79(1):22. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13620-026-00338-2. PMID: 41964007 Free PMC article |
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Prevalence and Genetic Diversity of Toxoplasma gondii in Foods: A Global Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Shamsi L, Mamizadeh M, Norouzi R, Heidari S, Mohammadi MR, Pouryousef A, Badri M, Asghari A, Shadfar F. Foodborne Pathog Dis. 2026 Jun 1:15353141261451633. https://doi.org/10.1177/15353141261451633. Online ahead of print. PMID: 42220265 Review |
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Molecular detection of Toxoplasma gondii in wild oysters and seawater on the southeast coast of South Korea. Shin H, Hong S, Ryoo S, Chai JY, Jung BK. Food Microbiol. 2026 Mar;134:104925. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fm.2025.104925. Epub 2025 Sep 5. PMID: 41136142 |
12. Hepatitis A and Hepatitis E
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Impacts of phenolic compounds on RT-qPCR detection of hepatitis A virus in berries. Collard MÈ, Jubinville É, Goulet-Beaulieu V, Jean J. Food Microbiol. 2026 Jun;136:105005. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fm.2025.105005. Epub 2025 Dec 9. PMID: 41478682 |
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Viral RNA detections of enteric pathogens from caprine raw milk in Central Italy. Ferri G, Astolfi A, Malatesta F, Pennisi L, Vergara A. Front Microbiol. 2026 Mar 16;17:1739370. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2026.1739370. eCollection 2026. PMID: 41918536 Free PMC article |
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Evaluation of three virus RNA extraction platforms for the detection of human norovirus, hepatitis A virus, hepatitis E virus and tick-borne encephalitis virus in different foodstuffs. Hennechart-Collette C, Fourniol L, Waldman Vigne P, Fraisse A, Perelle S. Int J Food Microbiol. 2026 Mar 16;449:111592. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2025.111592. Epub 2025 Dec 18. PMID: 41505818 |
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How Wastewater Monitoring is Helping to Investigate a Hepatitis A Outbreak Linked to Oysters’ Consumption. Le Guyader FS, Figoni J, Ollivier J, Chaghouri A, Parnaudeau S, Nisavanh A, Le Mennec C, Normand J, Deslandes A, Martel M, Erouart S, Roque-Afonso AM. Food Environ Virol. 2026 May 13;18(2):21. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12560-026-09694-2. PMID: 42126500 Free PMC article |
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Shellfish as a Potential Source of Hepatitis E Virus: Epidemiological Evidence, Biological Plausibility, and Research Gaps. Okamoto H. Viruses. 2026 Feb 9;18(2):220. https://doi.org/10.3390/v18020220. PMID: 41754563 Free PMC article. Review |
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Hepatitis E in Thailand: From Seroprevalence to Foodborne and Transfusion-Associated Risks. Poovorawan Y, Kanokudom S, Nilyanimit P, Puenpa J. J Clin Med. 2026 Apr 9;15(8):2837. https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm15082837. PMID: 42074640 Free PMC article. Review |
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Bridging virology, public health, and food safety: a comprehensive review of hepatitis A virus. Shi JM, Zhou SY, Ren F. Antonie Van Leeuwenhoek. 2026 Feb 20;119(3):55. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10482-026-02264-3. PMID: 41718774 Review |
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The Effectiveness of Postharvest Processing on Microbiological Safety of Game Meat-A Systematic Review. Ayaz ND, Aydin A, Bilska-Zając E, Branciari R, Deksne G, Economou V, Futoma-Kołoch B, Głogowski R, Neves EG, Jansen F, Korpysa-Dzirba W, Lauková A, Lazou T, Pálsdóttir GR, Peruzy MF, Prakas P, Ranucci D, Roila R, Różycki M, Rubiola S, Sakaridis I, Vieira-Pinto M. Compr Rev Food Sci Food Saf. 2026 Mar;25(2):e70420. https://doi.org/10.1111/1541-4337.70420. PMID: 41762644 Free PMC article. Review. |
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Hepatitis E virus in wild boar from Poland. Didkowska A, Klich D, Matusik K, Di Lecce E, D’Alessio N, Serra F, Levante M, Ptak M, Kwiecień E, Di Bartolo I, De Sabato L, Fusco G, Filip-Hutsch K, Anusz K, Amoroso MG. Sci Rep. 2026 Mar 11;16(1):13100. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-026-42235-2. PMID: 41813770 Free PMC article |
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Viral RNA detections of enteric pathogens from caprine raw milk in Central Italy. Ferri G, Astolfi A, Malatesta F, Pennisi L, Vergara A. Front Microbiol. 2026 Mar 16;17:1739370. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2026.1739370. eCollection 2026. PMID: 41918536 Free PMC article. |
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Hepatitis E virus in pigs at the moment of slaughter in Spain, 2015 and 2017. García N, Hernández M, Santamaría-Palacios J, Martínez I, Navarro A, Muñoz-Chimeno M, Escobar F, Fongaro G, Yeramian N, Trząskowska M, Avellón A, Eiros JM, Domínguez L, Valero A, Goyache J, Rodríguez-Lázaro D. Food Microbiol. 2026 Jun;136:105011. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fm.2025.105011. Epub 2025 Dec 11. PMID: 41478688 |
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Genomic characterization and recombination analysis of hepatitis E virus in humans and swine across Asia: implications for food safety. Liu D, He Z, Luo Q, Liu B, Zhang P, Chen J, Wang X, Wang G, Huang Y, Xiang H, Cai R. Front Microbiol. 2026 Mar 11;17:1744587. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2026.1744587. eCollection 2026. PMID: 41889644 Free PMC article |
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Shellfish as a Potential Source of Hepatitis E Virus: Epidemiological Evidence, Biological Plausibility, and Research Gaps. Okamoto H. Viruses. 2026 Feb 9;18(2):220. https://doi.org/10.3390/v18020220. PMID: 41754563 Free PMC article. Review |
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Hepatitis E in Thailand: From Seroprevalence to Foodborne and Transfusion-Associated Risks. Poovorawan Y, Kanokudom S, Nilyanimit P, Puenpa J. J Clin Med. 2026 Apr 9;15(8):2837. https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm15082837. PMID: 42074640 Free PMC article. Review |
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Quantitative Risk Assessment of Hepatitis E Virus from Shellfish Consumption Among Chinese Residents Using Monte Carlo Simulation. Xie Q, Liu Y, Zhang Z, Zhang H, Xu J, Wang Y, Zhao Y. Microorganisms. 2026 Mar 27;14(4):765. https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms14040765. PMID: 42075162 Free PMC article. |
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Hepatitis E virus infection among raw pork products, pig feces, and human cases in Shandong Province, China: A prospective cross-sectional molecular study. Zhu X, Lv J, Feng Y, Meng X, Zhang L, Yan B. Int J Food Microbiol. 2026 May 21;458:111858. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2026.111858. Online ahead of print. PMID: 42176577 |
13. Tick-borne Encephalitis Virus (TBEV)
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Evaluation of three virus RNA extraction platforms for the detection of human norovirus, hepatitis A virus, hepatitis E virus and tick-borne encephalitis virus in different foodstuffs. Hennechart-Collette C, Fourniol L, Waldman Vigne P, Fraisse A, Perelle S. Int J Food Microbiol. 2026 Mar 16;449:111592. doi: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2025.111592. Epub 2025 Dec 18. PMID: 41505818 |
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Investigation of tick-borne encephalitis virus in raw ruminant milk in Turkiye using real-time PCR. Ormanci S, Albayrak H. Arch Virol. 2026 Mar 3;171(4):111. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00705-026-06585-6. PMID: 41774230 |
14. Yersinia spp
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Deciphering the potential risks of Yersinia enterocolitica across multi-points in food chain: prevalence, biofilm, and cross-stage transmission routes. Fang Z, Mao J, Chen Z, Wu Y, Zhao X, Tian R, Lv Y, Xiao X, Yan J, Lou X, Li J. Food Res Int. 2026 Feb 28;226:118107. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodres.2025.118107. Epub 2025 Dec 20. PMID: 41539755 |
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Sensitivity of Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification in Comparison to Digital Droplet PCR for Identification of Yersinia pseudotuberculosis in Raw Goat Milk. Kim TC, Zaharieva MM, Najdenski HM. Foods. 2026 Feb 19;15(4):767. https://doi.org/10.3390/foods15040767. PMID: 41750959 Free PMC article. |
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From foodborne to environmental Yersinia enterocolitica: Comparative insights into antimicrobial resistance and virulence for food safety. Lou X, Mao J, Wu Y, Xia Y, Zhang W, Gao J, Wang Y, Yan J, Xiao X, Li J, Fang Z. Food Res Int. 2026 Aug 31;238:119442. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodres.2026.119442. Epub 2026 May 14. PMID: 42215109 |
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