Summary: A greenhouse mesocosm study found that wastewater residuals can promote the persistence and spread of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) through soil, water, plants, and earthworms, highlighting wastewater reuse in the dissemination of antimicrobial …
Summary: This 2026 review explores the ways in which synthetic biology is reshaping gut microbiome research, enabling the rational design of engineered commensal bacteria, synthetic gene circuits, and microbial consortia for therapeutic and diagnostic …
Summary: AI-integrated biosensors combine advanced biorecognition and machine learning to reduce matrix interference, improve signal interpretation, and enable rapid detection of pathogens in complex food systems. Source links: Food and Bioproducts Processing Food & …
Summary: Novel diagnostic system for rapid detection of Salmonella enterica that combines isothermal nucleic acid amplification with CRISPR-based collateral cleavage to enable highly sensitive and specific detection. Source links: Diagnostics Food & Beverage Feasibility of Salmonella …
Summary: Shotgun metagenomic sequencing of oral samples from children with noma revealed a distinct polymicrobial dysbiosis, characterized by enrichment of anaerobic and opportunistic pathogens, supporting a community-driven disease model. Source links: PLOS Neglected Tropical …
Summary: A recent study analyzed 200 retail ground meat samples collected in Indiana from 2022–2024. Overall prevalence of Salmonella was only 4%, but multidrug-resistant (MDR) strains were identified including several isolates that matched known …
Summary: Reliable detection of cereulide in powdered infant formula requires optimized water/acetonitrile extraction with salting-out, highlighting that extraction chemistry – not just LC-MS/MS instrumentation – is critical for accurate quantification in complex, lipid-rich matrices. …
Summary: B. longum ssp. infantis probiotic strain EVC001 reduces incidence of necrotizing enterocolitis in premature babies. Source links: Journal of Perinatology and Journal of Pediatrics Microbiome Reducing Necrotizing Enterocolitis in Preterm Infants (Image Credit: iStock/IvanJekic) Why This …
Summary: A new study developed quantitative kinetic models describing how temperature, pH, and water activity interact to regulate cereulide toxin production by emetic strains of Bacillus cereus. The findings providing actionable parameters for predictive food …
Summary: New study analyzes the 2022 U.S. infant formula shortage and recovery using integrated measures of retail in-stock rates, sales data, and household survey responses. Source links: Journal of Food Protection Food & Beverage …
Summary: The Reoccurring, Emerging, and Persisting (REP) strain framework is a new surveillance model that uses WGS and epidemiologic patterns to identify pathogens responsible for illnesses occurring over extended periods rather than discrete outbreaks. …
Summary: Alarge population-based study demonstrates that oral antibiotic use is associated with long-lasting changes in gut microbiome composition, with measurable effects persisting for up to 8 years after exposure, particularly following certain antibiotic classes. …
Summary: Washed fecal transplantation significantly improved atopic dermatitis severity in adult participants by reshaping both the gut and skin microbiomes, suggesting that targeting the gut–skin axis is a viable therapeutic strategy. Source links: BMC …
Summary: A review of 35 current publications on postbiotics, addresses their sources, mechanisms, health benefits, formulation strategies, and regulatory considerations. Source links: Food Frontiers Food & Beverage Review of Current Literature on Advantages of Postbiotics …
Summary: Using a novel enrichment (R & F® Bacillus cereus Group Enrichment Broth) and detection scheme, researchers found B.cereus group species in 50 per cent of PIF and infant cereal samples. WGS and cytotoxicity assays confirmed the presence of …
Summary: A study of 6 US cull hog processing facilities found Salmonella in tonsils and mesenteric lymph nodes of boars, sows, and gilts, with >59% of carcasses positive in at least one lymphatic tissue, highlighting internal …
Summary: Study highlights the dynamic interplay between host age, antibiotic exposure, and the upper respiratory microbiome in children prone to recurrent acute otitis media. Source links: mSphere Microbiome Antibiotics and Age Influences URT Microbiome …
Summary: Viable But Non-Culturable (VBNC) E. coli and P. aeruginosa are prevalent across source, tap, and potable drinking water even after treatment. Predictive models suggest health risks from these VBNC pathogens exceed acceptable thresholds. Source links: Environmental Pollution …
Summary: Fecal microbiome profiling from 328 Icelandic children and their 214 mothers reveals a unique early-life gut colonization and a durable perinatal imprint from mothers affected with maternal gestational diabetes mellitus. Source links: mSphere …
Summary: Powdered Infant Formula (PIF) reconstituted using sterile 70°C water, sterile room-temperature water, or a common at-home preparation machine (AHPM) contains viable bacteria and yeast, indicating that conventional reconstitution guidance may not guarantee microbiological …
Summary: A 2025 study by Dabritz et al. shows infant botulism is on the rise; in Nov 2025, a Clostridium botulinum outbreak has been linked to the ByHeart brand of infant formula in the US. Source links: Pediatrics Food & …
Summary: Colonization of the human gut by antibiotic-resistant strains is strain‐ and context‐specific rather than singularly driven by antibiotic selection. Source links: Nature Communiciations Microbiome Colonization Success Found to be Highly Strain- and Context-Dependent …
Summary: A new modelling approach to estimate Salmonella inactivation in low-moisture foods under non-isothermal elevated-heat conditions involves tracking temperature changes in real-time and applying sequential kinetic modelling. Source link: Journal of Food Protection Food & Beverage …
Summary: Lucy Sutton et al. (2025) show that mature biofilms of L. monocytogenes on stainless‐steel surfaces failed to respond to high‐concentration sanitizers. Source links: Journal of Food Protection Food & Beverage Sanitizer May Not Always Be …
Summary: Yadav et al. (2025) assessed how the multi-stage sanitation process impacts microbial populations in a large commercial beef-processing facility by tracking total aerobic counts, Enterobacteriaceae/coliforms, and microbial composition via sequencing. Source links: Journal of Food Protection …
Summary: Commercially available spray-on surface biocide (SAQAS) showed no significant antimicrobial effect at either 5- or 30-day post-application under real world conditions. Source links: Applied And Environmental Microbiology Food & Beverage Questions to Ask …
Summary: An optimized molecular-based workflow for detecting Cryptosporidium oocysts across complex agricultural matrices is described. The system integrates ddPCR with improved sample preparation and DNA recovery. Source links: Journal of Food Protection Food & Beverage Study …
Summary: Study shows that combining MALDI-TOF MS with machine learning (XGBoost) can accurately identify Salmonella serotypes. This combined approach might soon provide diagnostic labs with a rapid and cost-effective approach to resolving Salmonella serotypes. Source links: Journal of Clinical …
Summary: A multicenter study systematically compared six ISO 11731:2017 standardized culture techniques for detecting Legionella in 276 hospital hot-water samples. Detection rates varied significantly depending on the method used. Source links: Applied and Environmental Microbiology Water …
Summary: A rationally defined, 7-member microbial consortium assembled from isolated yeast and bacterial strains found during spontaneous cocoa fermentation was found to faithfully reproduce the chemical, sensory, and microbiological attributes of traditional fine-flavor chocolate. …
Summary: Campylobacter is the leading cause of bacterial gastroenteritis in Europe. Improper handling of raw chicken – boosts Campylobacter cross-contamination risk in the kitchen; replacing cutting boards or knives was found to reduced pathogen …
Summary: E. coli O157:H7 and Salmonella Typhimurium were inoculated onto lettuce and cucumber plants. The pathogens were frequently detected internally, indicating that these routes may allow entry into edible tissues and persist through harvest. Source links: …
Summary: A survey of smallholder farms in South Africa identified frequent contamination with extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL)- and AmpC-producing Enterobacterales and Pseudomonas aeruginosa – informal farming systems may serve as reservoirs for multidrug-resistant bacteria. Source links: Journal of Food …
Summary: Four-year follow-up data from a randomized, placebo-controlled trial shows that fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) in adolescents with obesity improves metabolic health and body composition despite no significant changes in BMI. Source links: Nature …
Summary: The crossover of avian influenza A(H5N1) to dairy cattle and the recovery of virus in milk from infected cows pose a risk for human transmission. Whilst pasteurization is known to inactivate the virus, …
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