Microbiological Risks in Food Processing

Dear Colleagues,

Microbiological hazards such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi in food processing can pose a serious threat to public health. If not managed effectively, their presence has the potential to contaminate food at various stages of processing. This can result in food-borne illnesses, imposing a considerable financial and health burden. Accordingly, the implementation of stringent food processing methods that are appropriate for different types of foods is crucial in minimising the food safety risks associated with microbiological hazards.

This Special Issue on "Microbiological Risks in Food Processing" aims to consolidate cutting-edge research and insights that addresses the critical challenges and advances in understanding, monitoring, and mitigating microbiological risks associated with food processing. Specifically, it will explore novel detection methods, the effects of both current and emerging processing techniques on food-borne pathogens, and how these shape the microbial ecology of foods. These collectively provide insights into the development of innovative strategies and interventions to ensure food safety during processing.

Dr. Chawalit Kocharunchitt
Prof. Dr. Tom Ross
Guest Editors

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• food safety
• antimicrobial interventions
• detection methods
• food-borne pathogens
• food processing
• microbial ecology of food