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Genetic Diversity and Antimicrobial Resistance of Listeria monocytogenes within Produce Handling and Processing Environments

Creator:

Bland, Rebecca N.

Abstract:

Listeria monocytogenes is a foodborne pathogen frequently associated with food processing environments. Its presence is particularly concerning in facilities handling minimally processed and ready-to-eat foods. Recent outbreaks associated with fresh produce, such as packaged salads and mushrooms, highlight the need to better understand and control these pathogens in environments that...

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Masters Thesis

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AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Rebecca Bland for the degree of Master of Science in Food Science
Characterization of Thermal Regimes of Side Channels, Alcoves, and Ponds on the Willamette River, OR

Creator:

Gombert, Carolyn E.

Abstract:

The thermal regime of rivers plays a key role in aquatic ecosystem health. In the Willamette River, OR, the present day main channel temperature is often too warm for cold water fishes during the late spring, summer, and early fall. At these times, cold water fishes tend to be concentrated...

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Masters Thesis

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, Dr. Rebecca Flitcroft, and Dr. Tala Navab-Daneshmand for their help and support throughout the
Cleaning and Sanitizing Surfaces on Produce Farms: Optimizing What, How, and When

Creator:

Ohman, Erik

Abstract:

Production of fresh produce takes place outdoors, and therefore, is exposed to many routes of contamination (e.g., soil, contaminated water, manure, etc.) by human pathogens. Although precautions are taken to reduce this risk, pathogens can be regularly introduced to produce handling facilities. To manage the risk of cross-contamination from potentially...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis