Search Results - "Sirsat, Sujata A."

Food Safety Exam Phrasing for Food Service Employees by Acosta, Karla M., Little, Thomas A., Khan, Ali, Yu, Heyao, Madera, Juan M., Sirsat, Sujata A.

“…•Exam phrasing positively impacted test−taking ability in the personal hygiene section.•No significant differences were seen in the basic food safety…”
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Linking food safety training with whistle-blowing: The mediation roles of job satisfaction and self-efficacy by Yu, Heyao, A. Sirsat, Sujata, Neal, Jack A.

“…PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to develop a validated food safety whistle-blowing scale and examine how training influences food handlers’…”
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Comparative microbial analyses of hydroponic versus in-soil grown Romaine lettuce obtained at retail by Mohammad, Zahra H., Prado, Isabelle do, Sirsat, Sujata A.

“…The overarching goal of this study was to assess the microbiological profile of hydroponically grown Romaine lettuce and in-soil Romaine lettuce (organic and…”
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Consumers’ Knowledge and Handling Practices Associated with Fresh-Cut Produce in the United States by Yu, Heyao, Lin, Zhihong, Lin, Michael S., Neal, Jack A., Sirsat, Sujata A.

“…Previous studies have shown that three factors influence fresh-cut produce safety from farm to fork: (1) post-harvest practices in processing facilities, (2)…”
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Isolation of Beer-Spoiling Bacteria from Texas Craft Breweries by Goodman, Mary, Neal, Jack A., Corsi, Aaron, Sirsat, Sujata A.

“…For craft brewers establishing their brands in a competitive marketplace, spoilage incidents due to microbial contamination can result in financial loss and…”
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Microbial Profile of Soil-Free versus In-Soil Grown Lettuce and Intervention Methodologies to Combat Pathogen Surrogates and Spoilage Microorganisms on Lettuce by Sirsat, Sujata A, Neal, Jack A

“…Aquaponics is an effective method to practice sustainable agriculture and is gaining popularity in the US; however, the microbial safety of aquaponically grown…”
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Implications of Temperature Abuse on Unpasteurized Beer Quality Using Organoleptic and Chemical Analyses by Mohammad, Zahra H., Ray, Christopher C., Neal, Jack A., Cordua, Glenn, Corsi, Aaron, Sirsat, Sujata A.

“…Beer flavor and sensory quality are affected by storage time and temperature due to chemical breakdown and aging. This study aimed to investigate the…”
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Quantification of pathogen cross-contamination during fresh and fresh-cut produce handling in a simulated foodservice environment by A. Clark, Jeffrey, E. Norwood, Hillary, A. Neal, Jack, A. Sirsat, Sujata

“…Fresh and fresh-cut produce are associated with a significant proportion of foodborne disease outbreaks, driving the need for proper food handling that…”
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Safety and Quality of Romaine Lettuce Accessible to Low Socioeconomic Populations Living in Houston, TX by Sirsat, Sujata A, Mohammad, Zahra H, Raschke, Isabella

“…Previous empirical evidence has demonstrated that low-socioeconomic status (SES) communities have higher rates of gastroenteritis; however, there is a paucity…”
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The Persistence of Foodborne Pathogens on Produce Box Cartons by Sirsat, Sujata A.

“…Previous studies have shown that a majority of vendors at farmers markets reuse cardboard cartons to store and transport produce to and from farmers markets,…”
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Optimization of the RNA extraction method for transcriptome studies of Salmonella inoculated on commercial raw chicken breast samples by Sirsat, Sujata A, Muthaiyan, Arunachalam, Ricke, Steven C

“…There has been increased interest in the study of molecular survival mechanisms expressed by foodborne pathogens present on food surfaces. Determining genomic…”
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Persistence of Foodborne Pathogens on Farmers' Market Fomites by Beiza, Alberto A, Mohammad, Zahra H, Sirsat, Sujata A

“…The number of farmers' markets registered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture has seen a significant increase, jumping from 1,755 in 1994 to 8,771 in 2019…”
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Escherichia coli, an Intestinal Microorganism, as a Biosensor for Quantification of Amino Acid Bioavailability by Chalova, Vesela I, Sirsat, Sujata A, O'Bryan, Corliss A, Crandall, Philip G, Ricke, Steven C

“…In animal diets optimal amino acid quantities and balance among amino acids is of great nutritional importance. Essential amino acid deficiencies have negative…”
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Impact of COVID-19 on the United States Food Service Industry and Science-Based Strategies for Pandemic Preparedness by Sirsat, Sujata A, Hilton, Conrad N

“…Epidemiologists suggest that even as we deal with the current COVID-19 crisis, we also prepare for future pandemics. The purpose of this special report is to…”
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Persistence and Transfer of Enveloped Phi 6 Bacteriophage on Hotel Guest Room Surfaces by Mohammad, Zahra H, Little, Thomas A, Sirsat, Sujata A

“…The hotel guest room environment can be contaminated through touch or aerosols and become a source of viral transmission. Understanding the extent of…”
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Enveloped Phi 6 Bacteriophage Persistence and Cross-Contamination on the Surface of Farmers Market Fomites by Mohammad, Zahra H, Little, Thomas A, Sirsat, Sujata A

“…This study aimed to investigate the survival and persistence of enveloped phi 6 bacteriophages on several fomites at farmers markets and simulate…”
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Coronavirus Surrogate Persistence and Cross-Contamination on Food Service Operation Fomites by Mohammad, Zahra H, Little, Thomas A, Sirsat, Sujata A

“…This study investigated the persistence and transfer rate of phi 6 bacteriophage (SARS-CoV-2 surrogate) on food contact surfaces and fomites that are commonly…”
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Exploring Foodborne Illness and Restaurant Cleanliness Reporting in Customer-Generated Online Reviews Using Business Analytics by Lee, Jack R. Hodges Minwoo, DeFranco, Agnes, Sirsat, Sujata A

“…Foodborne illness cases are chronically underreported, and it is crucial to investigate nontraditional strategies and approaches to identify food safety…”
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Enhancing hospitality students’ motivation to learn food safety knowledge using tablet personal computer (TPC)-based simulation game class activity by Yu, Heyao, Sirsat, Sujata A., Madera, Juan M.

“…Previous studies showed that students in hospitality major have relatively low interest and motivation to learn in food safety-related courses. The objectives…”
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Changing the layout of farmers markets can affect cross-contamination by Acosta, Karla M., Mohammad, Zahra H., Yu, Heyao, Kirkwood, Kristen, Gibson, Kristen, Neal, Jack A., Sirsat, Sujata A.

“…PurposeThe purpose of this study was to investigate whether the layout has an effect on cross-contaminations levels at farmers…”
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