Real time detection of foodborne pathogens: Applications in food quality monitoring and biosecurity

V. Velusamy, K. Arshak, O. Korostynka, Ashok Vaseashta, C. Adley

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Abstract

Contamination of foods by harmful bacteria by natural events or malicious intent poses a serious threat to public health and safety. This review introduces current technologies in detecting pathogens in food and foodborne illnesses. Causes of foodborne diseases and trends impacting foodborne diseases such as globalization and changes in micro-organisms, human populations, lifestyles, and climates are addressed. In addition, a review of the limitations in detecting pathogens with conventional technologies is presented. Finally, a review of nanostructured and nanomaterials based sensing technologies by pathogen, detection limits, and advantages is described.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationTechnological Innovations in Sensing and Detection of Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear Threats and Ecological Terrorism
PublisherSpringer Verlag
Pages149-158
Number of pages10
ISBN (Print)9789400724877
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2012

Publication series

NameNATO Science for Peace and Security Series A: Chemistry and Biology
ISSN (Print)1874-6489

Keywords

  • Biodiversity
  • Food quality
  • Monitoring
  • Pathogens

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