Vol 3, No 1 (2014)

Published: 2014-01-21

Original Articles

Preliminary investigation on multiple-locus variable number tandem repeat analysis profiles of Listeria monocytogenes isolates from pork meat tested from packaging to fork

Alessandra De Cesare, Antonio Parisi, Marta Caruso, Frédérique Pasquali, Gerardo Manfreda
DOI https://doi.org/10.4081/ijfs.2014.1660
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Shelf life of anchovy products (Engraulis encrasicolus): evaluation of sensory, microbiological and chemical properties

Andrea Ariano, Luigi Scarano, Amalia Mormile, Maria Barile, Giuseppe Palma, Nicoletta Murru
DOI https://doi.org/10.4081/ijfs.2014.1678
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Isolation of Cronobacter spp. (Enterobacter sakazakii) from artisanal mozzarella

Francesco Casalinuovo, Paola Rippa, Luciana Battaglia, Nicola Parisi
DOI https://doi.org/10.4081/ijfs.2014.1526
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Multiresidue screening method for detection of benzimidazoles and their metabolites in liver and muscle by high-performance liquid chromatography: method development and validation according to Commission Decision 2002/657/EC

Marilena Gili, Marino Prearo, Paola Stella, Federica Ostorero, Maria Cesarina Abete
DOI https://doi.org/10.4081/ijfs.2014.1640
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The capacity of Listeria monocytogenes mutants with in-frame deletions in putative ATP-binding cassette transporters to form biofilms and comparison with the wild type

Marina Ceruso, Pina Fratamico, Claudia Chirollo, Rosanna Taglialatela, Maria Luisa Cortesi, Tiziana Pepe
DOI https://doi.org/10.4081/ijfs.2014.1657
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Listeria monocytogenes persistence in ready-to-eat sausages and in processing plants

Anna Mureddu, Roberta Mazza, Federica Fois, Domenico Meloni, Roberto Bacciu, Francesca Piras, Rina Mazzette
DOI https://doi.org/10.4081/ijfs.2014.1697
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Animal welfare evaluation at a slaughterhouse for heavy pigs intended for processing

Roberta Stocchi, Nicholas Aconiti Mandolini, Maria Marinsalti, Natalina Cammertoni, Anna Rita Loschi, Stefano Rea
DOI https://doi.org/10.4081/ijfs.2014.1712
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Storage test on apple juice after ultrasound treatment

Filomena Montemurro, Luca Fasolato, Stefania Balzan, Roberta De Nardi, Giorgio Marchesini, Barbara Cardazzo, Enrico Novelli
DOI https://doi.org/10.4081/ijfs.2014.955
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Applied Studies

Influence of rainfall on E. coli concentrations in clams: results of collaboration between competent health authority and producers’ association in the province of Fermo (Italy)

Valentina Gentili, Loredana Di Giacomo, Sandro Fichera, Antonio Angellotti, Paolo Ascani, Ezio Ferretti, Angeliki Riganatou, Anna Rita Loschi, Stefano Rea
DOI https://doi.org/10.4081/ijfs.2014.995
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Short Communications

Monitoring of foodborne pathogens in raw cow milk in Tuscany

Laura Gasperetti, Alessia D'Alonzo, Matteo Senese, Ilaria Fabbri, Cristina Cirri, Carla Milioni, Valeria Valenza, Rita Tolli, Francesca Campeis, Roberto Fischetti
DOI https://doi.org/10.4081/ijfs.2014.1715
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Monitoring the presence of genetically modified potato EH92-527-1 (BPS-25271-9) in commercial processed food

Maria Giovanna Tilocca, Gianfranca Serratrice, Maria Agostina Oggiano, Maria Rosalba Mancuso, Ilaria Mascia, Edoardo Marongiu, Bruna Vodret
DOI https://doi.org/10.4081/ijfs.2014.1628
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Case of contamination by Listeria monocytogenes in mozzarella cheese

Sara Greco, Rita Tolli, Teresa Bossù, Eda Maria Flores Rodas, Fabiola Di Giamberardino, Alessandro Di Sirio, Silvia Vita, Veronica De Angelis, Stefano Bilei, Michele Sonnessa, Antonietta Gattuso, Luigi Lanni
DOI https://doi.org/10.4081/ijfs.2014.1708
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Twelve-year analysis of cattle and buffalo slaughtering in Lazio Region (2000-2012): animal husbandry and veterinary public health implications

Selene Marozzi, Paola Scaramozzino, Renato Colafrancesco
DOI https://doi.org/10.4081/ijfs.2014.1665
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Microbiological assessment of freshly-shot wild boars meat in Lazio Region, Viterbo territory: a preliminary study

Eda Maria Flores Rodas, Tatiana Bogdanova, Teresa Bossù, Sabrina Pecchi, Francesco Tomassetti, Paola De Santis, Rita Tolli, Roberto Condoleo, Sara Greco, Alberto Brozzi, Stefano Bilei, Giuseppe Micarelli, Enrica Martini, Massimo Palazzetti
DOI https://doi.org/10.4081/ijfs.2014.1711
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Regional monitoring plan for the detection of allergens in food from Campania Region. First year monitoring results

Rosa Gagliardi, Loredana Biondi, Roberta Pellicanò, Vincenzo Caligiuri, Donatella Nava
DOI https://doi.org/10.4081/ijfs.2014.1661
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Editorials

Introduction to Risk Assessment Terminology

Andrea Serraino
DOI https://doi.org/10.4081/ijfs.2014.2183
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Introduction to Challenge Test and Microbiological Characterisation of Local Products

Andrea Serraino, Federica Giacometti
DOI https://doi.org/10.4081/ijfs.2014.2270
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Risk Assessment Terminology

The term risk: etymology, legal definition and various traits

Gaetano Liuzzo, Stefano Bentley, Federica Giacometti, Elena Bonfante, Andrea Serraino
DOI https://doi.org/10.4081/ijfs.2014.2269
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Challenge Test and Microbiological Characterisation of Local Products

Study of growth potential of Listeria monocytogenes in low fat salami: an innovative Italian meat product

Elena Dalzini, Elena Cosciani-Cunico, Enrico Pavoni, Barbara Bertasi, Paolo Daminelli, Guido Finazzi, Marina Nadia Losio, Giorgio Varisco
DOI https://doi.org/10.4081/ijfs.2014.2112
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Growth potential of Listeria monocytogenes in sliced turkey bresaola packed in modified atmosphere

Elena Dalzini, Elena Cosciani-Cunico, Stefano D’Amico, Chiara Sfameni, Barbara Bertasi, Marina Nadia Losio, Andrea Serraino, Paolo Daminelli
DOI https://doi.org/10.4081/ijfs.2014.2231
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Behaviour of Escherichia coli O157:H7 during the manufacture and ripening of an Italian traditional raw goat milk cheese

Elena Cosciani-Cunico, Elena Dalzini, Stefano D'Amico, Chiara Sfameni, Barbara Bertasi, Marina Nadia Losio, Federica Giacometti, Paolo Daminelli
DOI https://doi.org/10.4081/ijfs.2014.2243
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