This paper uses discrete choice models, supported by GIS data, to analyse the National LandUseDatabase, a register ofmore than 21,000 English brownfields—previously used sites with orwithout contamination that are currently unused or underused. Using spatial discrete choice models, including the first application of a spatial probit latent class model with class-specific neighbourhood effects, ...

vast application of the antibiotic drugs in animals without due attention  to withdrawal times necessitates quality control of food stuff in terms of antibiotics' residues. antibiotic residues in food stuff cause bacterial resistance, allergic reactions, toxicity,  carcinogenic effects and change of natural micro flora of intestine in consumers. so, the aim of the present study is detectio...

Listeria monocytogenes is a human pathogen causing serious diseases. We aimed to determine food contamination with Listeria spp. in Kermanshah, Islamic Republic of Iran. Samples (185 dairy, 187 meat products and 158 ready-to-eat foods such as salads) were randomly collected from markets. After processing, samples were cultured in half-Fraser and Fraser broth followed by cultivation on PALCAM an...

Background & Aims of the Study: Given the importance of microbial contamination in creating food-borne diseases, this study was conducted to assess level of microbial contamination of pastry creams in Hamedan, Iran. Materials and Methods: Totally, 80 samples were randomly collected from the confectioneries and analyzed for microbial contamination according to Iranian nati...

Mycotoxins, as microbial secondary metabolites, frequently contaminate cereal grains and pose a serious threat to human and animal health around the globe. Deoxynivalenol (DON), a commonly detected Fusarium mycotoxin, has drawn utmost attention due to high exposure levels and contamination frequency in the food chain. Biological control is emerging as a promising technology for the management o...

Public health implications of microbial food safety and foodborne diseases in developing countries F ood is one of the most important transmission routes of diseases globally due to microbial contaminations (1). Global emergence and re-emergence of foodborne pathogens have made microbio-logical safety and quality of food of public and health important (1, 2). Globally, more than 250 sources of ...

Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium capable to adhere to the surfaces of equipment and utensils and subsequently form biofilms. It can to persist in the food processing environmental for extended periods of time being able to contaminate the final product. The aim of this study was to trace the contamination route of L. monocytogenes on a fresh mixed sausage processing line, from raw material...