Leading Research: tagged food safety
Review of literature for understanding eggs contamination during cold-chain transportation
This scope of this project is to determine if various lower storage temperatures will mitigate the
growth of Salmonella Enteritis and Salmonella Typhimurium. The work will involve literature
review, use of specific scientific databases, and collaboration with scientists to ensure accurate
information is gathered.Surveillance for antimicrobial resistance in enteric commensals and pathogens in the Australian commercial egg industry
Funded by the Commonwealth government, the Australian egg industry investigated the levels of antimicrobial resistance of E. coli and Enterococcus on egg farms.
This research helps the egg industry to understand how effectively antimicrobials are currently being used.Promotion of competitive exclusion by ‘good’ bacteria against Salmonella
To investigate one way of biologically controlling Salmonella, potential control organisms were isolated from the layer farm environment by demonstration of inhibition to a single Salmonella Typhimurium strain. The ability of the isolates to inhibit Salmonella growth using the agar overlay method was assessed, then the ability of the isolates to competitively exclude Salmonella attachment to stainless steel coupons was assessed by the use of pre-formed biofilms.
Traceability Technology Desktop Review
To review current egg traceability systems and available technologies to support enhanced traceability in the Australian egg industry
Workshops for development of Salmonella control strategies in egg industry
The risk of Salmonella outbreaks related to egg production minimised through the development and uptake of a Salmonella specific extension and control program.
The Culinary Uses of Eggs
Effective response and management of salmonella challenges in the egg industry developed to defend the egg category, increase the strength of the egg brand and facilitate access to new markets.