Food Safety Resources

Spoilage microorganisms

Reviews on spoilage microorganisms and their control

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Aug 2023

Cheese Brine Composition and Microbiology

Information on the composition and microflora (especially yeasts) of brines used with Gouda-style and other cheeses.

import_contacts Food Safety Brief

Aug 2023

Sporolactobacillus in Food: Literature Discussing Prevalence and Control

This brief literature summary discusses the prevalence and control of Sporolactobacillus in food.

import_contacts Food Safety Brief

Jun 2023

Modified Atmosphere Packaging of Ready-to-Eat Meats

Discusses which gas mixtures are best for modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) to store ready-to-eat (RTE) meat products

import_contacts Food Safety Brief

Mar 2023

Isolation of Extremophiles/Acidophiles/Halophiles

A literature review on the isolation of microorganisms from high salt and/or acidic environments (extremophiles/acidophiles/halophiles).

import_contacts Food Safety Brief

Feb 2023

Dairy spoilage: Organisms, mechanisms, and modeling

A review on spoilage microorganisms, spoilage mechanisms in raw and pasteurized milk, and factors associated with spoilage. Includes a list of microbiological spoilage models, highlighting those which focus on dairy and dairy-based data. By FRI science writer Wendy Bedale.

import_contacts Food Safety Brief

Jul 2007

Microbial Food Spoilage and Losses and Control Strategies

Bacteria, yeasts, and molds causing food spoilage, factors affecting shelf-life of meats, dairy products, fish, cereals, vegetables, fruits, and juices.

import_contacts Food Safety Brief