Shahsavari, Saeed

Lecturer, Department of Biostatistics, Health Products Safety Research Center, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin, Iran

[ 1 ] - Investigating the Presence of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Doogh

Background and purpose: Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are one of the most common environmental pollutants that are proven to be carcinogenic and mutagenic. Doogh, is a widely consumed fermented yoghurt drink in Iran. The aim of this study was to determine the presence and concentration of PAHs in different brands of Doogh in Tehran, Iran. Materials and methods: In this study, we synt...

[ 2 ] - Listeria monocytogenes Contamination in Unpasteurized Traditional Cheese Products in Qazvin, Iran

Background and purpose: Listeria monocytogenes is a foodborne pathogen and a pothential risk to public health. Listeriosis is one of the most serious infectious diseases in most developed countries. Consumption of raw milk and unpasteurized traditional dairy products such as cheese can be a major reason for listeriosis in humans. This reaserch aimed at investigating Listeria monocytogenes conta...