PUBLICATIONS
Du, W.-X, M. D. Danyluk, and L. J. Harris. 2007. Evaluation of cleaning treatments for almond-contact surfaces. Trends Food Prot. In Press.
Uesugi, A. R., M. D. Danyluk, R. E. Mandrell and Linda J. Harris. 2007. Isolation of Salmonella Enteritidis PT 30 from a single almond orchard over a 5-year period. J. Food Prot. In Press.
Danyluk, M. D., T. M. Jones, S. J. Abd, F. Schlitt-Dittrich, M. Jacobs, and L. J. Harris. 2007. Prevalence and amounts of Salmonella found on raw
Danyluk, M. D., L. J. Harris, and W. H. Sperber. 2007. Chapter 9. Nuts and Cereals. IN: M. P. Doyle, and L. R. Beuchat (ed.). Food Microbiology: Fundamentals and Frontiers, 3rd ed., American Society for Microbiology Press.
Gabel, Michael M., Zhongli Pan, K. S. P. Amaratunga, Linda J. Harris, and James, F. Thompson. 2006. Catalytic infrared dehydration of onions. J. Food Sci. 71:E351-E356.
Uesugi, A. R., M. D. Danyluk, and L. J. Harris. 2006. Survival of Salmonella Enteritidis Phage Type 30 on inoculated almonds stored at -20, 4, 23 and 35°C. J. Food Prot. 69:1851-1857.
Danyluk, M., D., L. J. Harris, and D. W. Schaffner. Monte Carlo simulations assessing the risk of salmonellosis from consumption of almonds. J. Food Prot. 69:1594-1599.
Danyluk, M. D., L. J. Harris, and W. H. Sperber. 2006. Chapter 9. Nuts and Cereals. IN: Michael P. Doyle, and Larry R. Beuchat (ed.). Food Microbiology: Fundamentals and Frontiers, 3rd ed., American Society for Microbiology Press. In Press
Uesugi, A. R., and L.J. Harris. 2006. Growth of Salmonella Enteritidis Phage Type 30 in almond hull and shell slurries and survival in drying almond hulls. J. Food Prot. 69:712-718.
Min, S., L.J. Harris, and J. M. Krochta. November 2006. Inhibition of Salmonella enterica and Escherichia coli O157:H7 on roasted turkey by edible whey protein coatings incorporating the lactoperoxidase system. J. Food Prot. 69:784-793.
Min, S., L.J. Harris, Jung H. Han, and J.M. Krochta. 2005. Listeria monocytogenes inhibition by whey protein films and coatings incorporating lysozyme. J. Food Prot., 68(11):2317-2325.
Min, S., L. J. Harris, and J. M. Krochta. 2005. Listeria monocytogenes inhibition by whey protein films and coatings incorporating the lactoperoxidase system. J. Food Sci. 70:317-324.
Min, S., L.J. Harris, and J.M. Krochta. 2005. Antimicrobial effects of lactoferrin, lysozyme, and the lactoperoxidase system and edible whey protein films incorporating the lactoperoxidase system against Salmonella enterica and Escherichia coli O157:H7. J. Food Sci. 70:332-338.
Danyluk, M.D., A. R. Uesugi, and L. J. Harris. 2005. Survival of Salmonella Entertidis PT 30 on inoculated almonds after commercial fumigation with propylene oxide. J. Food Prot. 68:1613-1622.
Flessa, S., D. M. Lusk, L. J. Harris. 2005. Survival of Listeria monocytogenes on fresh and frozen strawberries. Int. J. Food Microbiol. 101:255-262.
Parnell, T.L., L. J. Harris, and T. V. Suslow. 2005. Reducing Salmonella on cantaloupes and honeydew melons using wash practices applicable to postharvest handling, foodservice, and consumer preparation. Int. J. Food Microbiol. 99:59-70.
Isaacs, S. J. Aramini, B. Ceibin, J.A. Farrar, R. Ahmed, D. Middleton, A.U. Chandran, L.J. Harris, M. Howes, E. Chan, A.S. Pichette, K. Campbell, A. Gupta, L.J. Lior, M. Pearce, C. Clark, F. Rodgers, F. Jamieson, I. Brophy, and A. Ellis. 2005. An international outbreak of salmonellosis associated with raw almonds contaminated with a rare phage type of Salmonella Enteritidis. J. Food Prot. 68:191-198.
Lang, M. M., L. J. Harris, and L. R. Beuchat. 2004. Survival and recovery of Escherichia coli O157:H7, Salmonella, and Listeria monocytogenes on lettuce and parsley as affected by method of inoculation, time between inoculation and analysis, and treatment with chlorinated water. J. Food Prot. 67:1092-1103.
Lang, M. M., L. J. Harris, and L. R. Beuchat. 2004. Evaluation of inoculation method and inoculum drying time for their effects on survival and efficiency of recovery of Escherichia coli O157:H7, Salmonella, and Listeria monocytogenes inoculated on the surface of tomatoes. J. Food Prot. 67:732-741.
Committee on the Review of the Use of Scientific Criteria and Performance Standards for Safe Food. 2003. Scientific criteria to ensure safe food, Food and Nutrition Board, Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources, National Academies Press, Washington, D.C.
Parnell, T.L. and L.J. Harris. 2003. Reducing Salmonella on apples using wash practices commonly used by consumers. Journal of Food Protection. 66:741-747.
Harris, L.J., J.N. Farber, L.R. Beuchat, M.E. Parish, T.V. Suslow, E.H. Garrett, F.F. Busta. 2003. Outbreaks associated with fresh produce: Incidence, growth and survival of pathogens in fresh and fresh-cut produce. Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety. 2S:78-141.
Beuchat, L.R., F.F. Busta, J.N. Farber, E. H. Garrett, L.J. Harris, M.E. Parish, T.V. Suslow. 2003, Analysis and evaluation of preventive control measures for the control and reduction/elimination of microbial hazards on fresh and fresh-cut produce. A report of the Institute of Food Technologists for the Food and Drug Administration of the United States Department of Health and Human Services. Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety. 2S:1-200.
Harris, L.J. 2002. Listeria monocytogenes. In Cliver, D.O. and H. Reimann (ed.). Foodborne diseases, second ed. Academic Press.
Harris, L.J., D. Zagory, and J. Gorny. 2002. Safety factors. In Kader, A. (ed.) Postharvest technology of horticultural crops. Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of California.
Suslow, T.V., J. Wu, W.F. Fett and L.J. Harris. 2002. Elimination and detection of Salmonella Mbandaka from naturally contaminated alfalfa seed by treatment with heat or calcium hypochlorite. Journal of Food Protection 65:452-458.
Knudsen, D.M., S.A. Yamamoto, and L.J. Harris. 2001. Survival of Salmonella spp. and E. coli O157:H7 on fresh and frozen strawberries. Journal of Food Protection 64:1483-1488.
Harris, L.J., L.R. Beuchat, T.M. Kajs, T.E. Ward, and C.H. Taylor. 2001. Efficacy and re-producibility of a produce wash in killing Salmonella on the surface of tomatoes assessed with a proposed standard method for produce sanitizers. J. Food Prot. 64:1477-1482.
Yamamoto, S.A., and L.J. Harris. 2001. Phosphate buffer increases recovery of E. coli O157:H7 from frozen apple juice. Journal of Food Protection 64:1315-1319.
Beuchat, L.R., J.M. Farber, E. Garrett, L.J. Harris, M.E. Parish, T.V. Suslow, and F.F. Busta. 2001. Standardization of a method to determine the efficacy of sanitizers in killing human pathogenic microorganisms on raw fruits and vegetables. Journal of Food Protection 64:1079-1084.
Beuchat, L.R., L.J. Harris, T.E. Ward, and T.M. Kajs. 2001. Development of a proposed standard method for assessing the eefficacy of fresh produce sanitizers. Journal of Food Protection 64:1003-1009.
Yamamoto, S.A., and L.J. Harris. 2001. The effects of freezing and thawing on the survival of E. coli O157:H7 in apple juice. International Journal of Food Microbiology 67:89-96.
Barakat, R.K., M.W. Griffiths, and L.J. Harris. 2000. Isolation and characterization of Carnobacterium, Lactococcus, and Enterococcus spp. from modified atmosphere packaged, refrigerated, poultry. International Journal of Food Microbiology 62:83-94.
Knight, K.P., F.M. Bartlett, R.C. McKellar, and L.J. Harris. 1999. Nisin reduces the thermal resistance of Listeria monocytogenes Scott A in liquid whole egg. Journal of Food Protection. 62:999-1003.
Reid, D.S. and L.J. Harris. 1999. Microorganisms and microbial toxins, p.9-21. In Jackson et al. (eds.) Impact of Processing on Food Safety. Plenum Publishers, New York.
Barakat, R.K. and L.J. Harris. 1999. Growth of Listeria monocytogenes and Yersinia enterocolitica on cooked modified atmosphere packaged poultry in the presence and absence of a naturally-occurring microbiota. Applied and Environmental Microbiology 65:342-345.
Keith, W. D., L. J. Harris and M. W. Griffiths. 1998. Reduction of bacterial levels in flour by pulsed electric fields. Journal of Food Process Engineering 21:263-269.
Keith, W.D., L.J. Harris, L. Hudson, and M.W. Griffiths. 1998. Pulsed electric fields as a processing alternative for microbial reduction in spice. Food Research International. 30:185-191.
Harris, L.J. 1998. Microbiology of vegetable fermentations, p. 45-72. In B. Woods (ed.) Microbiology of fermented foods, 2nd ed. Thompson Science, London.
Powell, D.P. and L.J. Harris. 1997. Hamburger hell: better risk communication for better health, 77-98. In D. Powell (ed.) Mad cows and mother's milk. Case studies in risk communication. McGill-Queen's University Press, Montreal.
Steele, M. S. Read, C. Poppe, L.J. Harris, A.M. Lammerding, W.B. McNab, J. Odumeru. 1997. Analysis of whole cell fatty acid profiles of verotoxigenic Escherichia coli and Salmonella enteritidis using the microbial identification system. Applied Environmental Microbiology 63(2):757-760.
Howes, M.P., M.W. Griffiths, L.J. Harris, and S.A. McEwen. 1996. Impact of a home study training program on food safety knowledge and practices of food handlers. Dairy Food and Environmental Sanitation 16:737-744.
Cottrell, T., L.J. Harris, T. Tanaka, and R.Y. Yada. 1995. The effect of site-directed mutagenesis of Lys 319 on the structure and function of porcine pepsinogen and pepsin. Journal of Biological Chemistry 270:19974-19978.
Jackman, R.L., T. Cottrell., and L.J. Harris. 1995. Protein Engineering. In Y.H. Hui and G.G. Khachatourians (ed.) Food Biotechnology: Microorganisms, Volume I: Principles and General Applications, VCH Publishers, New York.
Lammerding, A.M., M. Steele, L.J. Harris, J.J. Kolar, and J. Odumeru. 1995. Evaluation of a rapid fatty acid analysis system for typing Listeria monocytogenes. Conference Proceedings XII International symposium on Problems of Listeriosis, October 1995.
Harris, L.J., and M.W. Griffiths. 1992. The detection of foodborne pathogens by the PCR. Food Research International 25:457-469.
Harris, L.J., and M.E. Stiles. 1992. Reliability of Escherichia coli counts for vacuum-packaged ground beef. Journal of Food Protection 55:266-270.
Harris, L.J., H.P. Fleming, and T.R. Klaenhammer. 1992. Developments in nisin research. Food Research International 25:57-66.
Harris, L.J., H.P. Fleming, and T.R. Klaenhammer. 1992. Characterization of two nisin-producing Lactococcus lactis subsp. lactis strains isolated from a commercial sauerkraut fermentation. Applied and Environmental Microbiology 58:1477-1483.
Harris, L.J., H.P. Fleming, and T.R. Klaenhammer. 1992. A novel paired starter culture system for sauerkraut consisting of a nisin-resistant Leuconostoc mesenteroides and a nisin-producing Lactococcus lactis. Applied and Environmental Microbiology 58:1484-1489.
Harris, L.J., H.P. Fleming, and T.R. Klaenhammer. 1991. Sensitivity and resistance of Listeria monocytogenes ATCC 19115, Scott A, and UAL 500 to nisin. Journal of Food Protection 54:836-840.
Harris, L.J., M.A. Daeschel, M.E. Stiles, and T.R. Klaenhammer. 1989. Antimicrobial activity of lactic acid bacteria against Listeria monocytogenes. Journal of Food Protection 52:384-387.
General Interest Publications
Snart, J.E., M. L. Arpaia, and L.J. Harris. 2005. Oranges: Safe methods to store, preserve, and enjoy. University of California, Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Publication 8199.
Harris, L.J. July 2005. How clean is your cutting board? Fine Cooking 72:80-81.
Suslow, T.V. and L.J. Harris. 2004. Growing seed sprouts at home. University of California, Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Publication 8151.
Harris, L.J. 2004. Freezing & thawing. How to get safe, delicious results. Fine Cooking 67(6):84,86.
Harris, L.J., and H.L. Tan. 2004. Selling meat and meat products. University of California, Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Publication 8146.
Bruhn, C., A. Li-Cohen, L.J. Harris, and A. Spitler-Kashuba. 2004. Safe handling of fruits and vegetables. University of California, Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Publication 8121.
Kader, A., J. Thompson, K. Sylva, and L. Harris. 2004. Storing fresh fruits and vegetables for better taste. University of California, Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Publication 21590.
Parnell, T.L., T.V. Suslow, and L.J. Harris. 2004. Tomatoes: Safe methods to store, preserve, and enjoy. University of California, Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Publication 8116.
Parnell, T.L., T.V. Suslow, and L.J. Harris. 2003. Cantaloupe, Safe methods to store, preserve, and enjoy. University of California, Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Publication 8095.
Harris, L.J. 2002. Canning vegetables safely. University of California, Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Publication 8072.
Harris, L.J. 2002. Food safety during a short-term power outage. University of California, Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Publication 7624.
Suslow, T.V., and L.J. Harris. 2000. Guidelines for controlling Listeria monocytogenes in small- to medium-scale packing and fresh-cut operations. University of California, Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Publication 8015.
Harris, L.J. 1999. Safety and regulatory issues associated with herbal flavored vinegars and oils. Perishables Handling Quarterly, Davis, CA, No. 98, p. 11-12.
Harris, L.J. 1999. Use of herbs, decorative flowers and oils on specialty cheeses can create potential health hazards. California Dairy Dispatch. 6(3):6,8.
Harris, L.J. 1998. Peppers, Safe methods to store, preserve, and enjoy. University of California, Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Publication 8004.
Harris, L.J. 1997. Garlic, Safe methods to store, preserve, and enjoy. University of California, Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Publication 7231.
Powell, D.A. and Harris, L.J. 1997. Becoming electronic: Take me to your e-mail. Dairy, Food and Environmental Sanitation 17:796-797.
Harris, L.J. 1997. Microbial pathogens associated with produce. Perishables Handling Quarterly, Davis, CA No. 91, p. 2-3.
Harris, L.J. 1997. Reducing microbiological hazards in fresh produce. Produce Services Sourcebook, The Packer (Business newspaper of the produce industry), p. 68.
Harris, L.J. 1994. Fresh chilled pork - longer shelf life, bigger exports. Agri-food Research in Ontario. 17(4):16-19.
Published Abstracts 1996-present
Du, W.-X. and L.J. Harris. 2005. Survival of Salmonella Enteritidis PT 30 on almonds after exposure to hot oil. International Association for Food Protection Annual Meeting. Baltimore, MD. (Abstract P3-20).
Uesugi, A. R. and L. J. Harris. 2005. Survival of Salmonella Enteritidis PT 30 on almonds after exposure to hot water. International Association for Food Protection Annual Meeting. Baltimore, MD. (Abstract P3-19)
Uesugi, A. R., M. D. Danyluk, R. E. Mandrell, and L. J. Harris. 2005. Isolation of Salmonella Enteritidis PT 30 from a single almond orchard over a four-year period. International Association for Food Protection Annual Meeting. Baltimore, MD. (Abstract P3-18)
Schlitt-Dittrich, F., A. Uesugi, T.V. Suslow, and L.J. Harris. 2005. Survival of Escherichia coli O157:H7, Salmonella spp., and Shigella sp. on watermelon surfaces. International Association For Food Protection Annual Meeting. Baltimore, MD. (Abstract P3-13)
Danyluk, M.D., M.T. Brandl, and L.J. Harris. 2005. Migration of Salmonella Enteritidis PT 30 through almond hulls and shells. International Association for Food Protection Annual Meeting. Baltimore, MD. (Abstract T1-06) (1st Place Developing Scientist Competition -Oral Presentation)
Danyluk, M.D., L.J. Harris, and D.W. Schaffner. 2005. Monte Carlo simulations assessing the risk of salmonellosis from consumption of raw almonds. Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting. New Orleans, LA. (Abstract 88E-24)
Du, W.-X. and L.J. Harris. 2005. Evaluation of the efficacy of aqueous and alcohol-based quaternary ammonium sanitizers for reducing Salmonella in dusts generated in almond hulling and shelling facilities. Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting. New Orleans, LA. (Abstract 88E-18)
Min, S., L.J. Harris, and J.M. Krochta. 2005. Salmonella enterica and Escherichia coli O157:H7 inhibition on roasted turkey by edible whey protein coatings incorporating lactoperoxidase systems. Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA. (Abstract 88D-3)
Min, S., J.H. Han, L.J. Harris, and J.M. Krochta. 2005. Listeria monocytogenes inhibition by whey protein films and coatings incorporating lysozyme or lactoperoxidase systems. Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA. (Abstract 70A-2)
Min, S., L.J. Harris, and J.M. Krochta. 2005. Salmonella enterica and Escherichia coli O157:H7 inhibition by lactoferrin, lysozyme, and lactoperoxidase systems and by edible whey protein films incorporating lactoperoxidase systems. Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA. (Abstract 53C-18)
Nozawa-Inoue, M., M.D. Danyluk, K.R. Hristova, L.J. Harris, and K.M. Scow. 2005. Detection of Salmonella Enteritidis in almond orchard soil by real-time quantitative PCR. American Society for Microbiology 105th General Meeting. Atlanta, GA. (Abstract Q-253)
Du, W.-X., M.D. Danyluk, and L.J. Harris. 2004. Evaluation of dry-plant sanitation procedures used in almond huller/sheller facilities for reducing microbial loads on almond-contact surfaces. 2004 Annual Meeting, International Association of Food Protection, Phoenix, AZ (Abstract P243).
Uesugi, A.R., and L.J. Harris. 2004. Survival of Salmonella Enteritidis PT 30 on almond hulls and kernels. 2004 Annual Meeting, International Association of Food Protection, Phoenix, AZ (Abstract P242).
Danyluk, M.D., T.L. Parnell, and L.J. Harris. 2004. Reduction of foodborne pathogens on almonds using gaseous propylene oxide. 2004 Annual Meeting, International Association of Food Protection, Phoenix, AZ (Abstract P240).
Schlitt-Dittrich, F., L.R. Beuchat, and L. J. Harris. 2004. Comparison of inoculation method and drying time for their effects on survival and recovery.of Escherichia coli O157:H7, Salmonella, and Listeria monocytogenes inoculated onto apples and strawberries. 2004 Annual Meeting, International Association of Food Protection, Phoenix, AZ (Abstract P238).
Flessa, S., R. Vogel, and L.J. Harris. 2004. Drying stress-dependent expression of proteins of Shigella sonnei and Salmonella enterica serovar Enteriditis. 2004 Annual Meeting, International Association of Food Protection, Phoenix, AZ (Abstract P055).
Flessa, S, R.F., Vogel, and L.J. Harris. 2003. Survival of Shigella sonnei during desiccation on surfaces is dependent upon density of inoculum and inoculum carrier. 2003 Annual Meeting, International Association of Food Protection, New Orleans, LA. (Abstract P234)
Flessa, S., and L.J. Harris. 2002. Survival of Shigella flexneri on Strawberries stored at -20, 4, and 24°C. 2002 Annual Meeting, International Association of Food Protection, San Diego, CA.
Snart, J.E., L.J. Harris, and M. Parish. 2002. Reduction of Salmonella spp. in aqueous treatments used to pack fresh-market oranges. 2002 Annual Meeting, International Association of Food Protection, San Diego, CA.
Harris, L.J., S. Ontiveros, and A. Uesugi. 2002. Growth of Salmonella Enteritidis PT 30 on almond hulls and shells. 2002 Annual Meeting, International Association of Food Protection, San Diego, CA.
Parnell, T. L., and L.J. Harris. August 2001. Reducing Salmonella on the surface of apples using wash practices commonly used by consumers. 2001 Annual Meeting, International Association of Food Protection, Minneapolis, MN. (Abstract #P009)
Cifuentes, R., S. Goerge, A. Hernandez, T. Parnell, L.J. Harris, and T. Suslow. 2001. Evaluation of postharvest survival and growth of Salmonella, Escherichia coli and Listeria on peaches. 2001 Annual Meeting, International Association of Food Protection, Minneapolis, MN. (Abstract #P006)
Harris, L.J., C.A. Pettigrew, and C.H. Taylor. August 2000. Assessment of the microbial efficacy of a prototype GRAS produce wash on apples. 2000 Annual Meeting, International Association of Food Protection, Atlanta, GA. (Abstract #P19)
Suslow, T.V., M. Zuñega, J. Wu, L.J. Harris, and T. Parnell. August 2000. Potential for transference of inoculated and indigenous bacteria from the non-wounded rind of melons to the interior edible flesh. 2000 Annual Meeting, International Association of Food Protection, Atlanta, GA. (Abstract #P71)
Yamamoto, S.A. and L.J. Harris. August 2000. Phosphate buffer increases recovery of Escherichia coli O157:H7 from frozen apple juice. 2000 Annual Meeting, International Association of Food Protection, Atlanta, GA. (Abstract #P116)
Kajs, T.M., L.J. Harris, L.R. Beuchat, C.H. Taylor, and R.D. Poehner. June 2000. Sanitization efficacy of a produce wash on tomatoes at two GLP sites using a newly developed standard laboratory test method. Annual Meeting, Institute of Food Technologists, Dallas, TX. (Abstract #78F-14).
Harris, L.J. June 2000. Foodborne pathogens and illness associated with citrus juice. Annual Meeting, Institute of Food Technologists, Dallas, TX. (Abstract #44-2).
Harris, L.J., L. R. Beuchat, T. M. Kajs and T.E. Ward. August 1999. Development of a standard method for assessing the sanitizing efficacy of a prototype "GRAS" produce wash on tomatoes. 1999 Annual Meeting, International Association of Milk, Food and Environmental Sanitarians, Dearborne, MI. (Abstract #P65)
Knudsen, D., and L. J. Harris. August 1999. Survival of E. coli O157:H7 and Salmonella spp. on fresh strawberries. 1999 Annual Meeting, International Association of Milk, Food and Environmental Sanitarians, Dearborne, MI. (Abstract #P56)
Ward, T.E., L. J. Harris, and L.R. Beuchat. July 1999. Development of a method for assessment of the microbial efficacy of produce washes. Annual Meeting Institute of Food Technologists, Chicago, IL. (Abstract #65D-12)
Harris, L.J. July 1999. The use of workshops and teams in assisting new entrepreneurs. Annual Meeting Institute of Food Technologists, Chicago, IL. (Abstract #13-4)
Harris, L.J. August 1998. Methods of controlling and/or eliminating foodborne pathogens in produce. IN: Program and Abstracts 1998 Annual Meeting, International Association of Milk, Food and Environmental Sanitarians, Nashville, TN (Abstract #S4).
Olsen, C., and L.J. Harris. August 1998. Reduction of Salmonella spp. in cut cantaloupe. IN: Program and Abstracts 1998 Annual Meeting, International Association of Milk, Food and Environmental Sanitarians, Nashville, TN (Abstract P22).
Yamamoto, S, and L.J. Harris. August 1998. Sensitivity of E. coli O157:H7 to storage in frozen apple juice. Program and Abstracts 1998 Annual Meeting, International Association of Milk, Food and Environmental Sanitarians, Nashville, TN (Abstract T30).
Published Abstracts 1996-present (cont.)
Joshi, M., R.P. Singh, L.J. Harris and S.A. Yamamoto. June 1998. Modeling of microbial spoilage in fresh cut-lettuce during transportation and storage. IN: 1998 Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting Book of Abstracts, Atlanta, Georgia (Abstract 18-8).
Harris, L.J. July 1996. Effects of professional and media warnings about the hazards of Escherichia coli O157:H7 prior to and after the 1993 Jack-in-the-Box outbreak. IN: Program and Abstracts 1996 Annual Meeting, International Association of Milk, Food and Environmental Sanitarians, Seattle, Washington (Abstract 163).
Barakat, R.K. and L.J. Harris. June 1996. Characterization of Lactococcus spp. isolated from cooked modified atmosphere packaged poultry meat. IN: Program and Abstracts 1996 Annual Meeting, International Association of Milk, Food and Environmental Sanitarians, Seattle, Washington (Abstract 10).
Completed Theses Advised and Co-advised
Uesugi, Aaron. Growth and survival of Salmonella Enteritidis PT 30 on almond hulls and shells. M.S. Thesis. March 2004. Current Position: Post Graduate Researcher, University of California, Davis.
Parnell, Tracy. Reducing Salmonella on apples and cantaloupe using washing procedures commonly used by consumers. M.S. Thesis. March 2002. Current Position: Quality Assurance Microbiologiest, Bolthouse Farms, Bakersfield, CA.
Yamamoto, Sheryl. The effects of freezing on survival of E. coli O157:H7 in apple juice. M.S. Thesis. University of California, Davis, CA December 2000. Current Position: Microbiologist, Sacramento and Yolo County Mosquito and Vector Control District, Sacramento, CA
Knudsen, Dawn. Survival of Salmonella spp. and E. coli O157:H7 on fresh strawberries. M.S. Thesis. University of California, Davis, CA, September 1999. Current Position: Quality Assurance Manager, Verdelli Farms, Harrisburg, PA
Olsen, Carl. Reduction of Salmonella spp. in cut cantaloupe. M.S. Thesis, University of California, Davis, CA, June 1999. Current Position: Research Scientist at USDA ARS Albany, CA
Ditschun, Tanya L. Determining safe cooking times and temperatures for hamburgers with respect to pathogens and carcinogens. M. S. Thesis, University of California, Davis, CA., March 1999. Co-advisor. Ph.D. 2002 UC Davis under the direction of J.X. Guinard. Current Position: Pursuing the M.B.A. Degree at the University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario.
Kocaoglu, Nurdan. Encapsulation of bifidobacteria. M.S. Thesis. University of California, Davis, CA., February 1999. Current Position: Pursuing the Ph.D. at Ohio State University
Keith, William. Microbial reduction in flour and spice using pulsed electric fields. Ph.D. Dissertation. University of Guelph, May 1998., Current Position: Scientist, Agriculture Canada, Guelph, Ontario
Barakat, Reem. Shelf life, safety, and microbial ecology of a cooked modified atmosphere packaged refrigerated poultry product. Ph.D. Dissertation. University of Guelph, April 1998. Current Position: Biotechnology Specialist, Feed Division, Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Ottawa, Ontario
Ellenton, Jane. Encapsulation of bifidobacteria. M.Sc. Thesis. University of Guelph, January 1998. Current Position: Senior Quality Assurance Manager, A&P Canada, Mississuagua, Ontario
Completed Theses Advised and Co-advised (cont.)
Leclair, Kelley. The effect of nisin on the D- and z-values of Listeria monocytogenes Scott A in liquid whole egg. M.Sc. Thesis. University of Guelph, February 1997. Current Position: Researcher, Agriculture Canada, Guelph, Ontario.
Teo, Karen 1994. Structure function Studies of Tyr75 in porcine pepsin by site-directed mutageneses. M.Sc. Thesis. University of Guelph, April 1994. Co-advisor.
Cottrell, Tim J. 1993. Site-directed mutagenesis of porcine pepsinogen: synthesis, purification and analysis of two lysine 319 mutants. M.Sc. Thesis. University of Guelph, April 1993. Co-advisor.