Essays on Food Microbiology

Food microbiology is an area of study that cover microorganisms that can prevent, create or contaminate food. This area of study also includes the study of microorganisms causing food spoilage. Over the years Escherichia coli O157:H7 has been insulated with increasing frequency from fresh produce. Some produce that are included are bean sprouts, cantaloupes, apples and leaf lettuce. Lettuce is the main focus of this study. E. coli O157:H7 is a strain coming from Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli (EHEC), which is…...

Abstract Strawberry is a healthy fruit with numerous health-benefit compounds. Unfortunately, it is highly perishable and occasionally can be contaminated with foodborne pathogens. The overall goal of this study was to evaluate pulsed light (PL) processing for disinfection of strawberries, extension of shelf life, and preservation of quality attributes and compounds that are beneficial to health. Preliminary screening of PL conditions based on visual appearance of strawberries was conducted, and 3 PL treatments were identified for full evaluation. Salmonella inoculum…...

The following sample essay on "The Era of Rampant Drug Resistance" talks about the declining effectiveness of antibiotics. As a result, harmful microorganisms remain alive, including reproduction, despite contact with chemotherapy drugs. For organization like high end tertiary care that are performing high end surgeries, transplants and oncology related work where there is immunosuppressive therapies, probably the challenges are multiplying with times. On the other end, there are chronic diseases and morbidities due to diseases like diabetes are increasing due…...