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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...

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Masters Thesis

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as a trusted mentor means so much to me. Additionally, Dr. Stuart Reitz and Dr. Tala Navab
Prevalence of Volatile Phenols in Kombucha and Evaluation of Factors that Influence their Formation

Creator:

Navarro, Roxana

Abstract:

Kombucha is a traditional fermented beverage that has become increasingly popular in the United States due to its perceived health benefits and unique flavor profiles. The drivers of kombucha flavor have not been fully characterized, at least in part because it is produced using a complex microbial community, leading to...

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Masters Thesis
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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. Christopher Curtin and Tala Navab-Daneshmand. I appreciate your guidance throughout my project. To my lab