Foodborne Toxigenic Organisms: A Tribute to Professor Hannu Korkeala
A special issue of Toxins (ISSN 2072-6651). This special issue belongs to the section "Bacterial Toxins".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 1322
Special Issue Editors
Interests: botulism; botulinum neurotoxin; Clostridium botulinum; food safety
Interests: botulism; botulinum neurotoxins; Clostridium botulinum; BoNT-producing clostridia; food safety; food hygiene
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Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue will focus on foodborne toxigenic organisms as a tribute to Professor Hannu Juhani Korkeala. Professor Korkeala is a distinguished Finnish veterinarian and one of the leading experts in food hygiene, epidemiology, and the prevention of foodborne diseases. His research explores a wide range of pathogens that cause food poisoning in humans. Korkeala’s groundbreaking work has advanced our understanding of genetic mechanisms, as, using molecular biology techniques, he has identified mechanisms that contribute to foodborne illness outbreaks and developed strategies to mitigate risks. His contributions have been instrumental in improving food hygiene, food safety, and epidemiology. Throughout his career, Professor Korkeala has held prestigious academic positions, including Head of the Department of Food and Environmental Hygiene at the University of Helsinki. His research has led to numerous international collaborations and projects, including work on C. botulinum and its toxins. His leadership has earned him numerous awards, including honorary memberships in the Finnish Veterinary Association and the Royal Swedish Agricultural Academy, as well as recognition from the German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina. His work has not only shaped the field of food hygiene but also enhanced public health globally by addressing the challenges posed by pathogens in food supply within the One Health framework. With his exceptional talent for motivating others, he has attracted young researchers and students from around the world, significantly contributing to their educational programs.
Although Hannu has retired from the University of Helsinki, he remains an invaluable mentor to researchers and students entering the fields of foodborne pathogens, food hygiene, and public health.
For this Special Issue, we welcome diverse contributions, including reviews, research articles, that present a contemporary and comprehensive overview of knowledge pertaining to strategies to enhance food hygiene and safety.
Dr. Yagmur Derman
Dr. Fabrizio Anniballi
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- foodborne toxigenic organisms
- foodborne pathogens
- food safety
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