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Endospore appendages enhance adhesion of Bacillus cereus sensu lato spores to industrial surfaces, modulated by physicochemical factors.

Albertsdottir Jonsmoen UL, Allred JA, Malyshev D, Segervald J, Andersson M, Aspholm ME.

Appl Environ Microbiol. 2025 Nov 19;91(11):e0094425. doi: 10.1128/aem.00944-25. Epub 2025 Oct 7.

PMID: 41055375      Free PMC article.     

Nanopore-based amplicon sequencing for rapid detection and identification of Bacillus spp. in plant-based products.

Bisaschi M, Bellassi P, Fontana A, Callegari ML, Bourdichon F, Del Casale A, Fracchetti F, Morelli L, Patrone V.

Front Microbiol. 2025 Dec 19;16:1701533. doi: 10.3389/fmicb.2025.1701533. eCollection 2025.

PMID: 41488308      Free PMC article.     

Infant formula milk shows microbiological contaminants that are not removed using recommended preparation methods.

Cairns S, Gilpin D, Cameron SJS.

J Appl Microbiol. 2025 Nov 4;136(11):lxaf267. doi: 10.1093/jambio/lxaf267.

PMID: 41143748     

Design, characterization, and application of novel antimicrobial peptides against Bacillus cereus.

Chen X, Cai Y, Huang S, Pu D, Xu Z, Soteyome T, Zhu J, Ye Y, Lin X.

Int J Food Microbiol. 2025 Nov 2;442:111398. doi: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2025.111398. Epub 2025 Aug 18.

PMID: 40845568     

Molecular and structural characterization of a Bacillus cereus strain producing an anthrax-like capsule.

Dahal P, La THA, Sarker MS, Fernando LD, Vlach J, Azadi P, Norris MH.

Microbiol Spectr. 2025 Oct 7;13(10):e0089925. doi: 10.1128/spectrum.00899-25. Epub 2025 Aug 13.

PMID: 40801542      Free PMC article.     

Assessment of the risk associated with Bacillus cereus isolates and potential combat with methanolic Artemisia vulgaris extract.

Fareid MA, El-Sherbiny GM, Elafandy NM, Eltoum NE, Othman MS, Sharaf MH, Abu-Elghait M, Elkhashab DM, Hamada FA.

Front Microbiol. 2025 Oct 28;16:1640200. doi: 10.3389/fmicb.2025.1640200. eCollection 2025.

PMID: 41229678      Free PMC article.     

Spore-forming bacteria inactivation during gelatin manufacturing: variability, resistance, and process implications.

Heckler C, Lang É, Margalho LP, Manfrinato BF, Sant'Ana AS.

Int J Food Microbiol. 2026 Jan 16;445:111480. doi: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2025.111480. Epub 2025 Oct 6.

PMID: 41101218     

Employing Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy as dereplication strategy in foodborne outbreak investigation of cereulide-producing Bacillus cereus.

Jacobs B, Masquelier J, Van Nieuwenhuysen T, Delbrassinne L, Van Hoorde K.

Int J Food Microbiol. 2026 Feb 16;447:111550. doi: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2025.111550. Epub 2025 Nov 25.

PMID: 41338054     

Curcumin-mediated photodynamic treatment efficiently inhibits Bacillus cereus and extends the shelf-life of flat rice noodles.

Ji HR, Yan JJ, Chen ZH, Shi WL, Chen LW, Wang J, Ding Y, Jiang AM, Du B, Liao CH, Lei HT, Zhou Q, Wu WL.

Food Res Int. 2025 Oct;218:116749. doi: 10.1016/j.foodres.2025.116749. Epub 2025 Jun 16.

PMID: 40790624     

Variation in the vacuum ultraviolet amalgam lamp radiation resistance of emetic Bacillus cereus, as affected by sucrose levels in soy milk.

Kang SY, Lee JI, Yong SS, Kang DH.

Int J Food Microbiol. 2026 Mar 2;448:111591. doi: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2025.111591. Epub 2025 Dec 17.

PMID: 41435773     

Heat resistance of bacterial spores isolated from plant-based matrices: Consequences for food safety and quality.

Karamcheti ST, Beekmann-Metselaar KI, Eijlander RT, Wells-Bennik MHJ, Zwietering MH, den Besten HMW.

Int J Food Microbiol. 2025 Dec 2;443:111426. doi: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2025.111426. Epub 2025 Sep 1.

PMID: 40957236     

Complete genome sequence of Bacillus cereus phage vB_BceH_LBC2, a lytic member of the genus Bequatrovirus.

Kim E-J, Lim J.

Microbiol Resour Announc. 2025 Nov 13;14(11):e0076225. doi: 10.1128/mra.00762-25. Epub 2025 Oct 17.

PMID: 41105478      Free PMC article.     

Reduction of viability, heat resistance, and biofilm formation and persistence of Bacillus cereus spores in beef stew broth by herb and spice extracts.

Kim GJ, Jin YH, Mah JH.

Food Res Int. 2025 Dec;221(Pt 4):117606. doi: 10.1016/j.foodres.2025.117606. Epub 2025 Sep 25.

PMID: 41185353     

Metabolomic insights into the role of isoleucine in regulating cereulide biosynthesis in emetic Bacillus cereus.

Li J, Qin K, Shang Y, Zhu Z, Li Y, Wu J, Chen M, Xue L, Wu Q, Wang J, Ding Y.

Food Res Int. 2026 Jan;223(Pt 1):117793. doi: 10.1016/j.foodres.2025.117793. Epub 2025 Nov 6.

PMID: 41352782     

Mechanism of monosodium fumarate in inhibiting Bacillus cereus spore growth and its implications for food safety control.

Li Y, Li X, Wang J, Chen L, Li Y, Wang H, Cui C, Chen F, Gu Q, Zhang Y, Wei X, Cao J, Wu Q, Ding Y.

Food Res Int. 2025 Dec;222(Pt 1):117660. doi: 10.1016/j.foodres.2025.117660. Epub 2025 Oct 19.

PMID: 41267269     

Population structure of Bacillus cereus sensu lato associated with foodborne outbreaks in France between 2004 and 2023.

Mozhaitseva K, Pairaud S, Firmesse O, Bonis M.

Food Microbiol. 2026 Jan;133:104882. doi: 10.1016/j.fm.2025.104882. Epub 2025 Jul 30.

PMID: 40889859     

An outbreak of food poisoning likely caused by Bacillus cereus at a secondary school in Mukono District, Uganda, July 2023.

Namara BG, Ssemanda I, Aceng FL, Kiyimba A, Aanyu D, Taremwa A, Lutwama JM, Nawajje VE, Kwesiga B, Bulage L, Migisha R, Kadobera D, Ario AR.

Sci Rep. 2025 Oct 21;15(1):36785. doi: 10.1038/s41598-025-20586-6.

PMID: 41120590      Free PMC article.     

Isolation and Characterization of Bacillus cereus Group Species in Powdered Infant Formula and Infant Cereal Using a Newly Developed Detection System.

Nguyen PT, Chandross-Cohen T, Kovac J, Restaino L.

J Food Prot. 2025 Dec 1;89(1):100677. doi: 10.1016/j.jfp.2025.100677. Online ahead of print.

PMID: 41338302     

Activity of essential oils against Bacillus cereus spores and its application to extend the shelf life of cooked rice.

Nur-Shahera MS, Mahyudin NA, Abdullah Sani MS, Chong KH, Jiangshan, Kousalya P, Nor-Khaizura MAR.

J Food Sci Technol. 2025 Dec;62(12):2390-2398. doi: 10.1007/s13197-024-06193-9. Epub 2025 Jan 3.

PMID: 41210640     

Chemical Composition and Antibacterial Potential of Lavandula latifolia and Lavandula angustifolia Essential Oils Against Bacillus cereus Isolated From Pipelines of Dairy Industry.

Saifi M, Didouh N, Aissaoui N, Khiri Z, Medjahdi K, Achek R, Daoud I, Araujo R.

Chem Biodivers. 2026 Jan;23(1):e01821. doi: 10.1002/cbdv.202501821. Epub 2025 Nov 7.

PMID: 41202180      Free PMC article.     

Improving electrochemical aptasensor sensitivity for Bacillus cereus spore detection in food safety applications.

Sentic M, Rizzotto F, Novakovic Z, Karajic A, Heddi B, Vidic J.

Talanta. 2026 Mar 1;299:129147. doi: 10.1016/j.talanta.2025.129147. Epub 2025 Nov 24.

PMID: 41289776     

The fate of spore-forming bacteria throughout the gelatin processing.

Stradiotto GC, Heckler C, Chincha AAIA, Sant'Ana AS.

Int J Food Microbiol. 2025 Nov 2;442:111355. doi: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2025.111355. Epub 2025 Jul 21.

PMID: 40706274     

Plant-derived efflux pump inhibitors potentiate Chlorin e6-based antimicrobial photodynamic therapy against Bacillus cereus and Escherichia coli.

Talarczyk A, Kublicka A, Matczuk A, Wieliczko A, Ulatowska-Jarża A, Buzalewicz I.

Biochem Biophys Res Commun. 2025 Dec 26;797:153214. doi: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2025.153214. Online ahead of print.

PMID: 41456352     

Genomic and Biological Insights of Bacteriophage ΦBc24 Targeting Bacillus cereus.

Tran NK, Lanh PT, Trinh Thu T, Phuoc MH, Duy ND, Hien VT, Quyen DV.

Curr Issues Mol Biol. 2025 Oct 31;47(11):906. doi: 10.3390/cimb47110906.

PMID: 41296410      Free PMC article.     

Detection of Bacillus production strains and contaminants in food enzyme products.

Van Uffelen A, Posadas A, Fraiture MA, Roosens NHC, De Keersmaecker SCJ, Marchal K, Vanneste K.

Food Chem (Oxf). 2025 Oct 4;11:100309. doi: 10.1016/j.fochms.2025.100309. eCollection 2025 Dec.

PMID: 41140834      Free PMC article.     

Effect of carbohydrate substrates on growth and enterotoxin gene expression in Bacillus cereus (pacificus).

Vyklicka K, Kucera J, Barton V, Bohm J, Reminek R, Kubasova P, Paskova K, Glatz Z, Lochman J, Ruzicka F, Borilova Linhartova P.

Sci Rep. 2025 Dec 10. doi: 10.1038/s41598-025-31689-5. Online ahead of print.

PMID: 41372493     

The mechanism of curcumin inhibits Bacillus cereus protease production by modulating the LuxS/AI-2 system.

Wang L, Li S, Liu J, Qi X, Cheng J, Guo L, Yang X, Jiang Y.

Int J Food Microbiol. 2025 Nov 2;442:111381. doi: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2025.111381. Epub 2025 Aug 5.

PMID: 40774136     

Modeling the growth of Bacillus cereus in fresh wet noodles of temperature abuses in cold chain.

Xing S, Xing W, Zeng X, Fan X, Gong H.

Food Res Int. 2025 Dec;221(Pt 2):117354. doi: 10.1016/j.foodres.2025.117354. Epub 2025 Aug 19.

PMID: 41174431     

Starvation-induced metabolic adaptation of Bacillus cereus during biofilm formation: Phenotypic characterization and proteomic analysis.

Yuan L, Zhang B, Dai H, Miao Y, Xu Z, Yang Z, Jiao XA.

Food Res Int. 2025 Nov;220:117167. doi: 10.1016/j.foodres.2025.117167. Epub 2025 Jul 29.

PMID: 41074349     

The stable superdormant Bacillus spores under 500 MPa: Isolation, characterization and development of strategy to reduce their abundance under high-pressure processing.

Zhang J, Kang S, Wang J, Zhang Y, Rao L, Liao X.

Int J Food Microbiol. 2026 Jan 30;446:111534. doi: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2025.111534. Epub 2025 Nov 23.

PMID: 41289864     

Prediction of reduction behavior by heating and strain variability of Campylobacter jejuni using amino acid phylogenetics from whole genome sequencing data.

Abe H, Kawasaki S.

Int J Food Microbiol. 2026 Jan 2;444:111446. doi: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2025.111446. Epub 2025 Sep 15.

PMID: 40974773     

Disinfection of Campylobacter Species and Salmonella Typhimurium in Contaminated Water Using Advanced Oxidation Processes.

Adesope S, Carlson M, Barashkov N, Owens C, Robinson SE, Obe T.

J Food Prot. 2025 Nov 27;89(1):100675. doi: 10.1016/j.jfp.2025.100675. Online ahead of print.

PMID: 41317992     

Antimicrobial resistance in meat and meat products from Asia: An urgent one health challenge- a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Ahmed MJ, Hossain MI, Bhuiyan MIH, Rahman MA, Kaderi IJ, Nirob AI, Rahi MAI, Mamun M, Alam KE, Chowdhury MJ, Bhandari P, Chalise R, Alam MJ, Chowdhury MTI, Ali M, Hossain D.

Poult Sci. 2025 Nov;104(11):105811. doi: 10.1016/j.psj.2025.105811. Epub 2025 Sep 10.

PMID: 40946657      Free PMC article.     

Broad-host-range bacteriophages CBP1 and CBP2 with dual-species activity against Campylobacter jejuni and Campylobacter coli.

Ahn E, Kim J, Kim J, Hur JI, Ryu S, Jeon B.

Int J Food Microbiol. 2026 Jan 2;444:111469. doi: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2025.111469. Epub 2025 Sep 27.

PMID: 41037991     

Administration route and trial repetition shape the effects of a commercial synbiotic on broiler production performance, cecal microbiota and pathogen colonization.

Avberšek J, Mahnič A, Kušar D, Papić B, Zorman Rojs O, Knafelc T, Perc J, Rupnik M, Ocepek M.

Poult Sci. 2025 Dec 28;105(3):106353. doi: 10.1016/j.psj.2025.106353. Online ahead of print.

PMID: 41478267     

Increased severity of two concurrent Campylobacter jejuni clones causing large outbreaks, Denmark, July to October 2025.

Benedetti G, Sørensen G, Canabarro APF, White ED, Larsen TG, Schjørring S, Nielsen EM, Müller L, Ethelberg S, Joensen KG.

Euro Surveill. 2025 Nov;30(47). doi: 10.2807/1560-7917.ES.2025.30.47.2500856.

PMID: 41311322     

Quantitative comparison of thermotolerant Campylobacter spp. growth in Preston broth with and without growth supplement.

Brueggemann-Schwarze S, Preuß S, Goenaga JC, Buhler C, Heise J, Stingl K.

Int J Food Microbiol. 2025 Nov 2;442:111356. doi: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2025.111356. Epub 2025 Jul 21.

PMID: 40737840     

The effectiveness of slurry ice for reducing Campylobacter on free-range poultry carcasses.

Calvo-Fernandez C, Lassen B, Jensen AN, Takeuchi-Storm N.

Int J Food Microbiol. 2026 Jan 2;444:111464. doi: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2025.111464. Epub 2025 Sep 22.

PMID: 40997604     

Early-Warning System for Antimicrobial Resistance in Campylobacter in the Broiler Production Chain from High-Level Indicators-A Graph-Based Machine Learning and Bayesian Approach.

Csorba S, Vribék K, Farkas M, Kovács EA, Pfeifer D, Süth M, Strang O, Zentai A, Farkas Z.

Vet Sci. 2025 Nov 12;12(11):1080. doi: 10.3390/vetsci12111080.

PMID: 41295718      Free PMC article.     

Influence of Salmonella and Campylobacter on the microbiota response of chicken thighs treated with different antimicrobials.

Dittoe DK, Feye KM, Rothrock MJ Jr, Ricke SC.

J Appl Microbiol. 2025 Nov 28;136(12):lxaf289. doi: 10.1093/jambio/lxaf289.

PMID: 41268955     

In vitro antimicrobial resistant pattern, plasmid profile and the survival of Campylobacter jejuni isolated from poultry sources.

Divya M, Rajakumar S, Ayyasamy PM.

Br Poult Sci. 2025 Dec;66(6):791-801. doi: 10.1080/00071668.2025.2494601. Epub 2025 May 21.

PMID: 40397406     

Antimicrobial resistance, virulence characteristics, and multilocus sequence typing of Campylobacter species from retail meat and milk products.

Eken CB, Arslan S, Özdemir F.

J Appl Microbiol. 2025 Oct 6;136(10):lxaf237. doi: 10.1093/jambio/lxaf237.

PMID: 40982216     

Simultaneous Detection of Fluoroquinolone- and Macrolide-Resistant Campylobacter jejuni/Campylobacter coli in Retail Chicken Meat Using Multiplex-PCR.

Fukuda A, Matsui A, Furuya Y, Suzuki Y, Tamura Y, Nakajima C, Usui M.

Microb Drug Resist. 2025 Oct 20. doi: 10.1177/10766294251389592. Online ahead of print.

PMID: 41115731     

Genomic epidemiology and the evolution of erm(B)-mediated macrolide resistance in Campylobacter.

Gao F, Colles FM, Ko S, Luo J, Sheppard SK, Chen M.

Microb Genom. 2025 Oct;11(10):001528. doi: 10.1099/mgen.0.001528.

PMID: 41060691      Free PMC article.     

WGS-based surveillance for Campylobacter spp. in human infections and chicken meat production in Italy (2023).

García-Fernández A, Artuso I, Marotta F, Di Romualdo R, Arena S, De Marchis ML, Pitti M, Primavilla S, Napoleoni M, Aschbacher R, Bracco S, Gradassi M, Janowicz A, Garofolo G, Villa L.

BMC Microbiol. 2025 Oct 28;25(1):696. doi: 10.1186/s12866-025-04272-1.

PMID: 41152732      Free PMC article.     

Considering the concept of nutritional modification coupled with phytase supplementation for reducing Campylobacter jejuni in broilers.

Gibbs K, Bello A, van der Klein S, Poulsen C, Kragh K, Marchal L.

Front Vet Sci. 2025 Oct 31;12:1686545. doi: 10.3389/fvets.2025.1686545. eCollection 2025.

PMID: 41246265      Free PMC article.     

Preharvest Control of Campylobacter Colonization in Chickens, with a Special Emphasis on Vaccination Strategies.

Gottapu C, Edison LK, Butcher GD, Kariyawasam S.

Microorganisms. 2025 Oct 15;13(10):2378. doi: 10.3390/microorganisms13102378.

PMID: 41156836      Free PMC article.      Review.     

Free-range versus conventional: A comparison of microbial composition and Campylobacter contamination in broiler carcasses after chilling.

Hautefeuille S, Guillou S, Bouju-Albert A, Misery B, Laroche B, Haddad N, Tareb R.

Poult Sci. 2025 Nov 14;105(1):106111. doi: 10.1016/j.psj.2025.106111. Online ahead of print.

PMID: 41349481      Free PMC article.     

The unfolded protein response is a critical mediator in Campylobacter jejuni pathogenesis and host defence.

Hong G, Omole Z, Davies C, Liaw J, Grabowska AD, Canonico B, Corcionivoschi N, Wren BW, Aksoy E, Dorrell N, Elmi A, Gundogdu O.

Microbes Infect. 2025 Oct 28:105582. doi: 10.1016/j.micinf.2025.105582. Online ahead of print.

PMID: 41167299     

Testing the effectiveness of 6% domestic vinegar on the reduction of Campylobacter species in chicken meat production.

Hrustemović E.

J Sci Food Agric. 2025 Dec;105(15):8687-8693. doi: 10.1002/jsfa.70110. Epub 2025 Aug 7.

PMID: 40772586     

Detection of Campylobacter species in different samples in the chicken meat industry, depending on the sampling season.

Hrustemović E.

J Sci Food Agric. 2025 Nov;105(14):7807-7816. doi: 10.1002/jsfa.70034. Epub 2025 Aug 8.

PMID: 40781868     

Whole-genome sequences of Campylobacter species isolated from surface water, Maryland, United States.

Jang H, Mammel MK, Balan KV, Harrison LM, Hiett KL, Babu US.

Microbiol Resour Announc. 2025 Dec 29:e0078125. doi: 10.1128/mra.00781-25. Online ahead of print.

PMID: 41461055     

Antimicrobial activity of corn starch cryogels incorporated with clove essential oil (Syzygium aromaticum) against antimicrobial-resistant Campylobacter jejuni: application as an absorbent pad in broiler meat packaging.

Kleinübing NR, da Cruz EP, Fonseca LM, Ramires T, Kröning IS, Crizel RL, Alves PIC, Ossugui EH, Lopes GV, Zavareze EDR, da Silva WP.

Int J Food Microbiol. 2025 Nov 2;442:111391. doi: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2025.111391. Epub 2025 Aug 13.

PMID: 40848632     

Research note: Dose- and time-dependent effects of phytogenic water supplementation on water utilization and Campylobacter control in broilers.

Ko H, Goo D, Katha HR, Kimminau E, Karnezos TP, Kim WK.

Poult Sci. 2025 Nov;104(11):105742. doi: 10.1016/j.psj.2025.105742. Epub 2025 Aug 26.

PMID: 40902344      Free PMC article.     

Prevalence of Escherichia coli, Campylobacter spp. and Salmonella spp. in the East African Community: a systematic literature review and meta-analysis.

Kuboka M, Mutie I, Artursson K, Lindahl J, Carlsson G, Mutua F, Grace D.

Food Microbiol. 2026 Jun;136:105004. doi: 10.1016/j.fm.2025.105004. Epub 2025 Dec 12.

PMID: 41478681     

Prevalence, antimicrobial resistance and virulence genes of Campylobacter isolated from retail duck meat in Southern China.

Lixuan C, Haishan H, Tianshuang M, Jin G, Ruowei X, Zexin Z, Jianmin Z.

Int J Food Microbiol. 2026 Mar 2;448:111577. doi: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2025.111577. Epub 2025 Dec 11.

PMID: 41418580     

Emergence of cfr(C) variant in Campylobacter coli derived food-producing animal origin.

Li H, Liu Y, Ge S, Huang H, Li W, Li S, Li X, Li C, Du XD, Xu C, Yao H.

Vet Microbiol. 2025 Nov;310:110742. doi: 10.1016/j.vetmic.2025.110742. Epub 2025 Sep 29.

PMID: 41038001     

Characterization of lincomycin resistance gene lnu(C)-carrying Campylobacter jejuni.

Li W, Ge S, Liu Y, Li H, Huang H, Xu C, Li C, Du XD, Shang Y, Yao H.

Vet Microbiol. 2025 Nov;310:110707. doi: 10.1016/j.vetmic.2025.110707. Epub 2025 Sep 2.

PMID: 40939429     

A novel phage receptor-binding protein as a rapid and specific biorecognition tool for detecting Campylobacter jejuni.

Lwin SZC, Linn KZ, Wang C, Abdelaziz MNS, Zhao J, Masuda Y, Honjoh KI, Miyamoto T.

Int J Food Microbiol. 2025 Dec 2;443:111409. doi: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2025.111409. Epub 2025 Aug 26.

PMID: 40885073     

Campylobacter jejuni and Campylobacter coli in broiler chicken livers: High prevalence and surface contamination, but low load in inner tissue.

Manzanares-Pedrosa A, Szumilas J, Ayats T, Nofrarías M, Cerdà-Cuéllar M.

Poult Sci. 2025 Nov;104(11):105646. doi: 10.1016/j.psj.2025.105646. Epub 2025 Aug 6.

PMID: 40840289      Free PMC article.     

Antimicrobial resistance patterns of Campylobacter jejuni isolated from retail raw chicken meat in Jordan.

Mayyas A, Al-Qadiri HM, Al-Holy MA, Olaimat AN, Alsmairat TN, Al-Slaihat AH, Al-Alami N, Amr RA, Alaseili R, Bakri FG, Rasco BA, Mahasneh ZMH.

Poult Sci. 2025 Nov;104(11):105657. doi: 10.1016/j.psj.2025.105657. Epub 2025 Aug 13.

PMID: 40865381      Free PMC article.     

Host clustering of Campylobacter species and enteric pathogens in a longitudinal cohort of infants, family members and livestock in rural Eastern Ethiopia.

Mekuria Z, Deblais L, Ojeda A, Mummed B, Singh N, Gebreyes W, Havelaar AH, Rajashekara G; on behalf on the CAGED Research Team.

Microbiome. 2025 Nov 3;13(1):225. doi: 10.1186/s40168-025-02203-w.

PMID: 41185061      Free PMC article.     

Low Prevalence and Concentrations of Campylobacter Detected on Retail Chicken Breasts.

Navarre A, Rupert K, Chandross-Cohen T, Kovac J.

J Food Prot. 2025 Oct-Nov;88(11):100635. doi: 10.1016/j.jfp.2025.100635. Epub 2025 Oct 9.

PMID: 41067577     

Molecular epidemiology and genetic relatedness of zoonotic Campylobacter species from human and food-producing animal sources in Enugu State, Nigeria.

Njoga EO, Chah KF, Oguttu JW.

Sci Rep. 2025 Dec 27. doi: 10.1038/s41598-025-34067-3. Online ahead of print.

PMID: 41455824     

Fecal carriage and multidrug resistance profiles of zoonotic Campylobacter species isolated from broilers in Nsukka, Nigeria.

Njoga EO, Ochi E, Nwobi OC, Ugwunwarua JC, Anidobe EC, Onwumere-Idolor OS, Kperegbeyi JI, Atadiose EO, Ogunniran TM, Ezenduka EV, Oguttu JW.

Vet World. 2025 Nov;18(11):3409-3419. doi: 10.14202/vetworld.2025.3409-3419. Epub 2025 Nov 23.

PMID: 41472764      Free PMC article.     

Giardia and Campylobacter: Fifteen years (2010-2024) of waterborne outbreaks in Europe.

Pace A, Pepe P, Fabbricino M, Mignano V, Ciuca L, Rinaldi L, Dipineto L.

Food Waterborne Parasitol. 2025 Oct 31;41:e00299. doi: 10.1016/j.fawpar.2025.e00299. eCollection 2025 Dec.

PMID: 41280732      Free PMC article.      Review.     

Raw Milk as a Source of Campylobacter Infection: Isolation and Molecular Identification of Campylobacter coli and Campylobacter jejuni in Ecuador.

Padilla-Cerda A, Loor-Giler A, Puga-Torres B, Santander-Parra S, Núñez L.

Pathogens. 2025 Nov 13;14(11):1155. doi: 10.3390/pathogens14111155.

PMID: 41305392      Free PMC article.     

Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Human Health Implications of Salmonella enterica and Campylobacter spp. in Vermont Backyard Poultry.

Patch CA, Larsen KM, Armstrong CM, Kanrar S, Michaelides AM, Chakraborty P, Harper K, Devlin V, Martin L, Lunna A, Blackwell HL, Nguyen SC, Penny A, Etter AJ.

Zoonoses Public Health. 2025 Nov;72(7):654-668. doi: 10.1111/zph.70004. Epub 2025 Jul 29.

PMID: 40734185      Free PMC article.     

Antimicrobial resistance profiles of Campylobacter spp. isolated from retail meat in Puerto Rico.

Quiñones Justiniano G, Vega Quiñones EM, Dudley EG, M'ikanatha NM, Malavez Y.

Microbiol Resour Announc. 2025 Nov 13;14(11):e0082125. doi: 10.1128/mra.00821-25. Epub 2025 Sep 30.

PMID: 41025838      Free PMC article.     

Population dynamics of Campylobacter jejuni in healthy dairy calves reared with and without exposure to wild birds.

Rapp D, Ross CM, Tegetmeyer HE, Maclean P, French NP, Brightwell G.

J Appl Microbiol. 2025 Nov 28;136(12):lxaf294. doi: 10.1093/jambio/lxaf294.

PMID: 41317002     

Exposure assessment model of Campylobacter concentration in United States broiler processing plants.

Rivera RE, Wang J, Mishra A, Thippareddi H, Kumar S, Singh M.

Poult Sci. 2025 Nov;104(11):105758. doi: 10.1016/j.psj.2025.105758. Epub 2025 Sep 1.

PMID: 40961772      Free PMC article.     

Survey of U.S. broiler establishments on Campylobacter Performance standards for parts.

Rivera RE, Thippareddi H, Kumar S, Singh M.

Poult Sci. 2025 Dec;104(12):105924. doi: 10.1016/j.psj.2025.105924. Epub 2025 Sep 30.

PMID: 41061415      Free PMC article.     

Exposure assessment of Campylobacter in United States broiler processing plants - Part 2: prevalence model.

Rivera RE, Wang J, Mishra A, Thippareddi H, Kumar S, Singh M.

Poult Sci. 2025 Dec;104(12):106011. doi: 10.1016/j.psj.2025.106011. Epub 2025 Oct 23.

PMID: 41151440      Free PMC article.     

Evidence of diversification and geographic separation in a lineage of Campylobacter jejuni co-circulating in cattle and humans.

Rodrigues JA, Vasco KA, Blankenship HM, Cha W, Mukherjee S, Sloup RE, Carbonell SL, Soehnlen MK, Manning SD.

Microb Genom. 2025 Oct;11(10):001553. doi: 10.1099/mgen.0.001553.

PMID: 41171631      Free PMC article.     

Antibiotic Resistance of Campylobacter Species Isolated From Foods, Animals and Humans in Iran Through One Health Approach: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Salmani F, Mohamadi S, Tasara T, Ansarifar E, Sadighara P, Zeinali T.

Vet Med Sci. 2026 Jan;12(1):e70746. doi: 10.1002/vms3.70746.

PMID: 41467599      Free PMC article.      Review.     

Detection of Campylobacter spp. and Yersina spp. in chicken burgers: Critical evaluation of CIN medium and characterization of psychrotolerant microbiota in commercial samples from Reus (Tarragona, Spain).

Sanchis M, Camuña-Pardo L, Martínez Quijada L, Pérez Escobar A, Gómez-Bertomeu F, Stchigel Glikman AM.

Rev Argent Microbiol. 2025 Oct-Dec;57(4):391-398. doi: 10.1016/j.ram.2025.06.002. Epub 2025 Jul 22.

PMID: 40701875     

Suspected Sources of Infection and Transmission Factors Associated With Campylobacteriosis in Northern Portugal.

Sousa S, Alves CM, Mendes A, Ribeiro N, Carvalho C.

Zoonoses Public Health. 2025 Dec;72(8):756-763. doi: 10.1111/zph.70015. Epub 2025 Sep 28.

PMID: 41017036      Free PMC article.     

Campylobacter Species Isolated From Wild Birds in Switzerland and Comparison to Isolates From Food and Human Origin.

Stevens MJA, Buvoli GN, Kelbert L, Cernela N, Stephan R.

Microbiologyopen. 2025 Dec;14(6):e70176. doi: 10.1002/mbo3.70176.

PMID: 41321254      Free PMC article.     

Protein expression and morphological adaptations of Campylobacter jejuni under prolonged cold stress in chicken juice.

Sung K, Park M, Kweon O, Savenka A, Paredes A, Khan S.

Food Microbiol. 2026 Jun;136:105020. doi: 10.1016/j.fm.2025.105020. Epub 2025 Dec 24.

PMID: 41478675     

Comparison of culture-based methods for detecting Campylobacter jejuni and Campylobacter hyointestinalis in dairy cattle feces.

Tuominen K, Hansson I, Söderlund R, Bertilsson S, Belaghi R, Tamminen L-M.

Microbiol Spectr. 2025 Oct 7;13(10):e0147525. doi: 10.1128/spectrum.01475-25. Epub 2025 Aug 15.

PMID: 40815177      Free PMC article.     

Campylobacter in the domestic kitchen: Linking human and microbiological behaviour.

van der Vossen-Wijmenga WP, den Besten HMW, Hazeleger WC, Zwietering MH.

Int J Food Microbiol. 2025 Oct 2;441:111270. doi: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2025.111270. Epub 2025 May 15.

PMID: 40561858     

A naturally isolated symbiotic Lactobacillus murinus suppresses multidrug-resistant Campylobacter jejuni via microbial metabolites.

Wang J, Asif A, Gu F, Gu S, Ding Y, Gu Y, Rafiq MS, Hao H.

Curr Res Microb Sci. 2025 Nov 25;10:100520. doi: 10.1016/j.crmicr.2025.100520. eCollection 2026.

PMID: 41439237      Free PMC article.     

Cultural Persistence of Tahnik Practice (Use of Honey) Despite Infant Botulism Risk: A Community-Based Study in Pakistan.

Adil T, Fatima S, Ghori AK, Iqbal R, Ibrahim FM, Elbarbary K.

J Community Health Nurs. 2026 Jan-Mar;43(1):59-70. doi: 10.1080/07370016.2025.2572611. Epub 2025 Oct 14.

PMID: 41084783     

Molecular Typing of Clostridium botulinum Isolated from Chili Pepper Preserves During a Botulism Outbreak.

Arnaboldi S, Benevenia R, Monastero P, Bornati L, Magagna G, Losio MN, Finazzi G.

Foods. 2025 Dec 6;14(24):4189. doi: 10.3390/foods14244189.

PMID: 41464896      Free PMC article.     

Exploring parents' knowledge, attitudes and practices on honey and botulism in the West Bank, Palestine: a cross-sectional study.

Awad BYH, Shahin FBY, Awad MYH, Warasna HJM, Mahfoud A, Jobran AWM, Owais TA.

Ann Med. 2025 Dec;57(1):2489012. doi: 10.1080/07853890.2025.2489012. Epub 2025 Apr 9.

PMID: 40200802      Free PMC article.     

Cold-tolerant Clostridium spp. related to meat spoilage in cattle farms in Austria.

Dorn-In S, Zand V, Angerer J, Özbek K, Eibl C, Schwaiger K.

Food Microbiol. 2025 Dec;132:104838. doi: 10.1016/j.fm.2025.104838. Epub 2025 Jun 6.

PMID: 40683718     

Letter to the editor: Peanut butter confirmed as the source in a case of infant botulism, United Kingdom, 2024.

Gensheimer KF, Punzalan C, Klontz K.

Euro Surveill. 2025 Oct;30(40):2500713. doi: 10.2807/1560-7917.ES.2025.30.40.2500713.

PMID: 41070452      Free PMC article.      No abstract available.

Protective efficacy of nanoencapsulation of algal extract for preventing and controlling Clostridium botulinum in fish products.

Hamad GM, Abushaala NM, Elshamandy NKF, Ibrahim DRK, Tawfik RG, Mahmoud AR, El-Halmouch Y, Abdallah R, Abu Ahmed SE, Ahmed EMH, Elshaer SE, Kholief MEA, Zeitoun AM.

Food Microbiol. 2026 Jan;133:104889. doi: 10.1016/j.fm.2025.104889. Epub 2025 Aug 4.

PMID: 40889851     

Clostridium botulinum serotype B: microbial genetics, toxin biosynthesis, current applications, and future prospects.

Kulshreshtha A, Jana S, Rana R, Khan A.

Arch Microbiol. 2025 Nov 12;208(1):9. doi: 10.1007/s00203-025-04540-8.

PMID: 41222722      Review.      No abstract available.

Nanobody-Functionalized Magnetic Beads for Enrichment of Foodborne Botulinum Toxin Type A Light Chain.

Luong HT, Kieu MB, Phi HT, Nguyen NH, Luu QM, Vu CT, Pham DT, Pham YB, Nguyen LTH, Nguyen TT, Nguyen NTA, Trinh TV, Tran TT, Le NTH.

J Microbiol Biotechnol. 2025 Oct 13;35:e2507042. doi: 10.4014/jmb.2507.07042.

PMID: 41084210      Free PMC article.     

Zebrafish in neurotoxin research: Insights into botulinum toxicity, mechanisms, and therapy.

Mohammed KA, Nwawuba SU, Canzian J, Fontana BD, Rosemberg DB, Adedara IA.

Food Chem Toxicol. 2025 Nov;205:115704. doi: 10.1016/j.fct.2025.115704. Epub 2025 Aug 14.

PMID: 40818637      Review.     

Familial Cluster of Foodborne Botulism Associated with Homemade Dairy Products: A Case Series.

Saravani K, Kamrava A, Poursamimi J.

Int Med Case Rep J. 2025 Oct 9;18:1295-1301. doi: 10.2147/IMCRJ.S553444. eCollection 2025.

PMID: 41089348      Free PMC article.     

Development and validation of a quantitative real-time PCR assay for the enumeration of Clostridium sporogenes in NaCl- and nitrite-reduced meat products.

Schuller N, Kreitlow A, Plötz M, Röpper D, Abdulmawjood A.

PLoS One. 2025 Dec 5;20(12):e0337645. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0337645. eCollection 2025.

PMID: 41348853      Free PMC article.     

Growth dynamics of Clostridium perfringens superdormant spores in cooked ground chicken by ultrasound-assisted mild heat treatment with nutrient.

Dong F, Wen Y, Zhong R, Cui L, Li W, Chen J, Zhang J, Xie S, Liao C.

Ultrason Sonochem. 2025 Nov;122:107586. doi: 10.1016/j.ultsonch.2025.107586. Epub 2025 Sep 24.

PMID: 41052503      Free PMC article.     

Sporulation Abilities and Heat Resistance of Clostridium perfringens Strains Isolated from French Food Borne Outbreaks.

Firmesse O, Maladen V, Bourelle W, Federighi M, Tran C, Mtimet N.

Foods. 2025 Oct 31;14(21):3735. doi: 10.3390/foods14213735.

PMID: 41227705      Free PMC article.     

Effect of coated organic acids on growth performance, Clostridium perfringens colonization, gut integrity and immune response in broilers challenged with subclinical necrotic enteritis.

Ko H, Goo D, Lee J, Gyawali I, Katha HR, Lee KY, Kim WK.

Poult Sci. 2025 Oct;104(10):105504. doi: 10.1016/j.psj.2025.105504. Epub 2025 Jun 28.

PMID: 40628145      Free PMC article.     

Milestones in Clostridium perfringens research since 1995.

McClane BA, Li J, Uzal FA, Rood JI.

Anaerobe. 2025 Dec;96:103011. doi: 10.1016/j.anaerobe.2025.103011. Epub 2025 Nov 4.

PMID: 41197791      Review.     

Effects of oak acorn (Quercus infectoria) powder and wood vinegar on growth performance, intestinal morphology and cecal Clostridium perfringens population in broiler chickens.

Omrani MG, Shargh MS, Rezaei M, Kardel AA.

Poult Sci. 2025 Nov;104(11):105852. doi: 10.1016/j.psj.2025.105852. Epub 2025 Sep 16.

PMID: 41016171      Free PMC article.     

Prevalence and antimicrobial resistance patterns of Clostridium perfringens from healthy broiler chickens: A potential public health threat.

Ramatla T, Ncube S, Mokgokong P, Nkhebenyane J, Molale-Tom L, Ndou R, Khasapane N, Bezuidenhout C, Thekisoe O, Lekota K.

One Health. 2025 Jul 30;21:101156. doi: 10.1016/j.onehlt.2025.101156. eCollection 2025 Dec.

PMID: 40792017      Free PMC article.     

Persistence of vegetative and sporulated forms of Clostridium perfringens exposed to air at different relative humidities.

Savard L, Moundanga S, Guyot S, Mtimet N, Firmesse O, Dupont S, Beney L.

Food Microbiol. 2026 Apr;135:104968. doi: 10.1016/j.fm.2025.104968. Epub 2025 Oct 21.

PMID: 41344760     

Isolation rate, genetic diversity, and toxinotyping of Clostridium perfringens isolated from French cattle, pig or poultry slaughterhouses.

Tran C, Poezevara T, Maladen V, Guillier L, Mtimet N, Malayrat C, Coadou T, Jambou L, Rouxel S, Le Bouquin S, Huneau-Salaün A, Thomas R, Lopez-Rizo C, Le Roux A, Houry B, Bièche-Terrier C, Ledormand P, Feurer C, Le Maréchal C, Firmesse O.

Food Microbiol. 2026 Jan;133:104898. doi: 10.1016/j.fm.2025.104898. Epub 2025 Aug 8.

PMID: 40889869     

Beyond the plate: Genomic characterization of an extensive school Clostridium perfringens type F outbreak.

Valdezate S, Medina-Pascual MJ, Rodríguez-García C, Pérez-Vázquez M, Valiente M, Serrano J, Rodríguez M, De Toro I, Villalón P.

Int J Infect Dis. 2026 Jan;162:108179. doi: 10.1016/j.ijid.2025.108179. Epub 2025 Nov 4.

PMID: 41197860     

Biological Activity Evaluation of Natural Carbon Dots Against Clostridium perfringens.

Wang S, He Y, Li L, Zheng Y, Wu W, Liu X, Luo Y, Wang Z, Zhang G, Xu Z.

Chem Biodivers. 2026 Jan;23(1):e01084. doi: 10.1002/cbdv.202501084. Epub 2025 Nov 25.

PMID: 41289043     

L- glutamine promotes germination of superdormant Clostridium perfringens spores mainly by lowering reactive oxygen species levels.

Xiao Q, Luo H, Chen C, Xu B, Li P.

Food Chem. 2025 Nov 30;493(Pt 1):145750. doi: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2025.145750. Epub 2025 Jul 28.

PMID: 40752441     

Effect of heat activation on the germination of superdormant Clostridium perfringens spores: A requirement for elevated temperature.

Xiao Q, Luo H, Chen C, Xu B, Li P.

Food Res Int. 2025 Dec;222(Pt 1):117607. doi: 10.1016/j.foodres.2025.117607. Epub 2025 Sep 30.

PMID: 41267233     

Study on the pathogenicity of Clostridium perfringens alpha toxin.

Xu C, She Y, Li H, Hou L, Ding W.

Infect Genet Evol. 2025 Oct;134:105811. doi: 10.1016/j.meegid.2025.105811. Epub 2025 Aug 9.

PMID: 40789382     

Construction and characterization of cortex-stripped Clostridium perfringens spores.

Yan L, Li M, Bai Y, Zhu Y, Ma Y, Zhao L, Sun L, Zhao G, Liang D.

Food Res Int. 2025 Dec;221(Pt 4):117540. doi: 10.1016/j.foodres.2025.117540. Epub 2025 Sep 19.

PMID: 41185296     

Isolation, characterisation, and biocontrol application of novel Clostridium perfringens phages on chicken meat.

Zuikarnain MZ, Asrore MSM, Yusof MT, Mustafa S, Chia SL, Hassim HA.

Int Microbiol. 2026 Jan 5. doi: 10.1007/s10123-025-00759-z. Online ahead of print.

PMID: 41489758     

Evaluation of probiotics efficiency for the prevention of Clostridioides difficile infection in hospitalized patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Almutawif YA, Najim MA, Khan NU.

Infection. 2025 Dec;53(6):2455-2466. doi: 10.1007/s15010-025-02580-2. Epub 2025 Jun 10.

PMID: 40493294     

Dissecting the role of flagellar subunits in C. difficile mucosal colonization.

Biswas B, Do TVT, Perdomo JG, Auchtung JM, Piepenbrink KH.

J Bacteriol. 2025 Dec 18;207(12):e0042825. doi: 10.1128/jb.00428-25. Epub 2025 Nov 24.

PMID: 41283672      Free PMC article.     

Clostridioides difficile pathogenesis and control.

Chilton CH, Viprey V, Normington C, Moura IB, Buckley AM, Freeman J, Davies K, Wilcox MH.

Nat Rev Microbiol. 2025 Oct 2. doi: 10.1038/s41579-025-01242-2. Online ahead of print.

PMID: 41039149      Review.     

Prevalence and molecular types of Clostridioides (Clostridium) difficile on Australian retail vegetables and household surfaces.

Collins DA, Lim SC, Chisholm J, Lattin M, Selvey L, Reid S, Riley TV.

Anaerobe. 2025 Dec;96:103000. doi: 10.1016/j.anaerobe.2025.103000. Epub 2025 Sep 24.

PMID: 41005723     

Novel Enterococcus faecium P2 as a probiotic for mitigating Clostridioides difficile infection.

Cui Y, Jia Q, Yan H, Hua X, Tan Y, Jian W, Gong X, Hayer K, Xing S, Zhang Y, Liu J, Wu Y, Yadegar A, Gu T, Tu Z.

Microb Pathog. 2025 Nov;208:108028. doi: 10.1016/j.micpath.2025.108028. Epub 2025 Sep 10.

PMID: 40934987     

Metabolic and pathogenic implications of sialic acid utilization in Clostridioides difficile infection.

da Silva Junior DM, Martins GC, Ferreira-Moura TA, Ordine JVW, Zaramela LS.

Future Microbiol. 2025 Dec;20(18):1305-1321. doi: 10.1080/17460913.2025.2603859. Epub 2025 Dec 18.

PMID: 41410624      Review.     

A sucrose-rich diet promotes Clostridioides difficile carriage without prior antibiotics and significantly exacerbates both acute disease and long-term colonization.

Erickson D, Chua M, Sheneman KR, Hernandez L, Collins J.

Gut Microbes. 2025 Dec 31;17(1):2566302. doi: 10.1080/19490976.2025.2566302. Epub 2025 Oct 14.

PMID: 41088805      Free PMC article.     

Dietary Fiber Modulates the Window of Susceptibility to Clostridioides difficile Infection.

Hewlett KK, PeBenito A, Hecht AL, Tiffany C, Tanes C, Glover RC, Fawad JA, Friedman ES, Reynolds JC, Bittinger K, Lewis JD, Wu GD, Ahuja NK, Zackular JP.

Gastroenterology. 2025 Oct;169(5):970-982. doi: 10.1053/j.gastro.2025.04.027. Epub 2025 May 16.

PMID: 40383305     

The Transmission of Clostridioides (Clostridium) difficile with a One Health Perspective.

Lim SC, Riley TV.

Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2025 Dec;39(4):597-610. doi: 10.1016/j.idc.2025.07.003. Epub 2025 Sep 6.

PMID: 40915891      Review.     

Microbiome Therapeutics for Clostridioides difficile Infection.

Lucky CW, Medernach RL, Kelly BJ, Kwon JH, Woodworth MH.

Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2025 Dec;39(4):663-683. doi: 10.1016/j.idc.2025.07.007. Epub 2025 Aug 11.

PMID: 40796472      Free PMC article.      Review.     

Clostridioides difficile should be considered a bacterial priority pathogen.

Smits WK, Garey KW, Riley TV, Han YW, Young VB, Heritage J, Lillis CJ, Lyras D, Rupnik M, Johnson S.

Lancet Microbe. 2025 Nov;6(11):101184. doi: 10.1016/j.lanmic.2025.101184. Epub 2025 Jun 26.

PMID: 40582366      No abstract available.

High prevalence and clonality of Clostridioides difficile isolates from cryptic clades in household composters and small mammals.

Trsinar K, Mlakar S, Janzekovic F, Rupnik M, Janezic S.

Anaerobe. 2025 Oct;95:102990. doi: 10.1016/j.anaerobe.2025.102990. Epub 2025 Aug 18.

PMID: 40834993     

Environmental reservoirs of hypervirulent Clostridioides difficile: RT078 strains in wastewater and first detection of RT027 in shellfish in Taiwan.

Yang T-W, Tsai C-S, Li Y-R, Hung Y-P, Tsai P-J, Tsai B-Y, Chen J-W, Ko W-C, Huang I-H.

Microbiol Spectr. 2025 Oct 27;13(12):e0137725. doi: 10.1128/spectrum.01377-25. Online ahead of print.

PMID: 41143426      Free PMC article.     

Consumption and expenditure on fidaxomicin and oral vancomycin for Clostridioides difficile infection: A 12-year longitudinal study of 43 countries and regions.

Zhang Y, Li X, Wong AYS, Yan VKC, Blais JE, Wong J, Chan EW, Leung WK.

Int J Antimicrob Agents. 2025 Nov 5;67(1):107664. doi: 10.1016/j.ijantimicag.2025.107664. Online ahead of print.

PMID: 41202902     

Molecular Characterization of Virulent Genes and Antimicrobial Resistance Patterns of Escherichia coli Isolated From Calf Scours in Western Iran.

Ahmadi E, Firouzabadi MSS, Rad SAM, Ghorbani S.

Vet Med Sci. 2026 Jan;12(1):e70747. doi: 10.1002/vms3.70747.

PMID: 41482834      Free PMC article.     

Colistin and Biofilm-Related Genes of Positive Escherichia coli O157:H7 in Cattle (Bos taurus) Carcasses Antibiotic Resistance Profiles, Biofilm and Molecular Characterisation of Isolates.

Barel M, Koskeroglu K, Koca FD, Hizlisoy H, Disli HB, Dishan A, Satıcıoglu BI, Hizlisoy S.

Vet Med Sci. 2026 Jan;12(1):e70730. doi: 10.1002/vms3.70730.

PMID: 41457938      Free PMC article.     

Notes from the Field: Outbreak of Escherichia coli O157:H7 Infections Linked to Organic Walnuts - Washington and California, 2024.

Barrall AL, Stewart L, Higa J, Jenkins E, Whitney B, Adcock B, Pickett A, Swift B, Aminabadi P, Zamora K, Shelton S, Neil KP, Gieraltowski L.

MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2025 Nov 27;74(38):597-598. doi: 10.15585/mmwr.mm7438a2.

PMID: 41296615      Free PMC article.     

Persistence of non-O157 Shiga-Toxigenic Escherichia coli on Equipment Surfaces and Fresh Produce.

Boomer A, Gu G, Oh S, Nou X, Patel J.

Foodborne Pathog Dis. 2025 Nov 27. doi: 10.1177/15353141251401726. Online ahead of print.

PMID: 41314990     

Genomic epidemiology reveals statewide dispersal of clinical Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli and their antimicrobial resistome.

Buiatte ABG, Marmion M, Choudhury ST, Costa LRM, Ikhimiukor OO, Wirth SE, Musser KA, Mingle LA, Andam CP.

Microbiol Spectr. 2025 Nov 14:e0095625. doi: 10.1128/spectrum.00956-25. Online ahead of print.

PMID: 41235984     

Foodborne Lactic Acid Bacteria Inactivate Planktonic and Sessile Escherichia coli O157:H7 in a Meat Processing Environment: A Physiological and Proteomic Study.

Cisneros L, Baillo AA, Ploper D, Valacco MP, Moreno S, Yantorno O, Fusco V, Fadda S.

Foods. 2025 Oct 28;14(21):3670. doi: 10.3390/foods14213670.

PMID: 41227642      Free PMC article.     

Escherichia coli O157:H7 prevalence in Upper Egypt: impacts on food safety and human Health, with a protection trial using natural antibacterial Piper cubeba.

Elbarbary NK, Rhouma NR, Abdelhafeez MM, Maher A, Sherkawy HS, Nageeb HM, Hadad G, El-Hawary SF, Hassan WS, Darwish WS, Shaala EKA.

World J Microbiol Biotechnol. 2025 Nov 13;41(11):453. doi: 10.1007/s11274-025-04620-3.

PMID: 41231310      Free PMC article.     

Antibacterial mechanism of ultrasound combined with oregano essential oil nano-emulsion on Escherichia coli O157:H7 and application in cherry tomatoes storage.

Fan K, Li L, Wu J.

Int J Food Microbiol. 2025 Nov 2;442:111348. doi: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2025.111348. Epub 2025 Jul 12.

PMID: 40669398     

STEC in the natural environment of Uruguay: genomic surveillance and environmental circulation in the framework of One Health.

Figueroa Y, Stoletniy C, Michelacci V, Montero D, Silvera J, Martínez de la Escalera G, Bertoglio F, Croci C, Lepillanca F, Coitiño H, Zunino P, Vidal RM, Morabito S, Piccini C, Umpiérrez A.

Microbiol Spectr. 2025 Nov 28:e0315325. doi: 10.1128/spectrum.03153-25. Online ahead of print.

PMID: 41313028     

Characterization of Extraintestinal Pathogenic Escherichia coli from Human Clinical and Poultry Samples.

Guragain M, Bagi L, Liu Y, Bosilevac JM.

Microorganisms. 2025 Nov 15;13(11):2603. doi: 10.3390/microorganisms13112603.

PMID: 41304289      Free PMC article.     

Advanced disinfection system using a 172 nm excimer lamp and citric acid for Escherichia coli O157:H7.

Kim HE, Kim DK.

Food Res Int. 2025 Nov;220:117065. doi: 10.1016/j.foodres.2025.117065. Epub 2025 Jul 31.

PMID: 41074361     

Comparative genome analysis of enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli ATCC 43894 and its pO157-cured strain 277.

Kim SK, Cho YJ, Hovde CJ, Hwang S, Kim J, Yoon JW.

J Microbiol. 2025 Dec;63(12):e2511015. doi: 10.71150/jm.2511015. Epub 2025 Dec 31.

PMID: 41486935     

Concurrent outbreaks of Escherichia coli O157:H7 and O157:H39 with high asymptomatic carriage of other Shiga toxin-producing E. coli in nursery children, south-east Scotland, United Kingdom, July to October 2022.

Kirolos A, Muir M, Douglas A, Leckenby G, Allison L, Mackenzie G; Incident Management Team.

Euro Surveill. 2025 Nov;30(46):2500340. doi: 10.2807/1560-7917.ES.2025.30.46.2500340.

PMID: 41267662      Free PMC article.     

Survival of Escherichia coli O157:H7 in Soils Along a Natural pH Gradient.

Lyu G, Li H, Hu J, Ma J.

Microorganisms. 2025 Oct 30;13(11):2492. doi: 10.3390/microorganisms13112492.

PMID: 41304178      Free PMC article.     

Inhibition of Escherichia coli O157:H7 Growth Through Nutrient Competition by Non-O157 E. coli Isolated from Cattle.

Maki JJ, Mou KT, Trachsel J, Loving CL.

Microorganisms. 2025 Dec 10;13(12):2811. doi: 10.3390/microorganisms13122811.

PMID: 41472018      Free PMC article.     

Genetic characterization of antimicrobial resistance, virulence, and plasmid-mediated transferability in Enterohaemorrhagic E. coli O157 isolates from healthy food handlers in Japan, 2006-2021.

Ohata N, Noda M, Ohta K, Hatta M, Nakayama T.

J Appl Microbiol. 2025 Oct 6;136(10):lxaf245. doi: 10.1093/jambio/lxaf245.

PMID: 41026101     

Virulence profile of antimicrobial-resistant Escherichia coli circulating in cattle slaughtered in southern Brazil.

Ossugui EH, Pereira YL, da Cunha AD, Kleinubing NR, Lopes GV, Ramires T, Tavares RM, Nero LA, da Silva WP.

Food Res Int. 2025 Dec;221(Pt 2):117363. doi: 10.1016/j.foodres.2025.117363. Epub 2025 Aug 20.

PMID: 41174438     

Impact of physiological transitions during forward processing on Shiga-toxin producing Escherichia coli risks in lettuce.

Owade JO, Bergholz TM, Mitchell J.

Food Microbiol. 2026 Jan;133:104892. doi: 10.1016/j.fm.2025.104892. Epub 2025 Aug 6.

PMID: 40889865     

Preharvest Animal Management Controls and Intervention Options for Reducing Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Other Shiga Toxin-Producing E. coli Shedding in Cattle: A Critical Analysis.

Perez HG, Seidel DS, Callaway TR.

Foodborne Pathog Dis. 2025 Oct 10. doi: 10.1177/15353141251386418. Online ahead of print.

PMID: 41069195      Review.     

Colistin- and cefotaxime-resistant Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) in buffalo meat.

Sallam KI, Sayed-Ahmed MZ, Zaher HA, ElSayeh A, Thaibah HA, Alfarhan M, Ahmad S, Alam N, Abd-Elghany SM.

Sci Rep. 2025 Oct 20;15(1):36485. doi: 10.1038/s41598-025-22013-2.

PMID: 41115906      Free PMC article.     

Development of Machine-Learning Models for Predicting Escherichia coli O157:H7 Inactivation on Fresh-Cut Lettuce during Chlorine Washing.

Tarlak F, Possas A, Posada-Izquierdo GD, Jiménez-Jiménez F, Pérez-Rodríguez F.

J Food Prot. 2025 Dec 18:100686. doi: 10.1016/j.jfp.2025.100686. Online ahead of print.

PMID: 41421804     

Escherichia coli O157:H7 survival and transfer dynamics on cold chain packaging materials: An integrated experimental-machine learning framework.

Wang Z, Ge S, Li H, Xiao W, Wang X, Pei J.

Int J Food Microbiol. 2025 Nov 2;442:111388. doi: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2025.111388. Epub 2025 Aug 15.

PMID: 40819462     

Genomic Comparison of Reoccurring, Emerging, and Persistent (REP) Shiga Toxin-Producing Escherichia coli O157:H7.

Yang Y, Yan X, Haley BJ, Li C, Nou X.

Foodborne Pathog Dis. 2025 Nov;22(11):754-760. doi: 10.1089/fpd.2024.0144. Epub 2024 Dec 13.

PMID: 39670914     

Genomics of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli from asymptomatic carriers in Japan highlights risk-adaptive control.

Yumi I, Okuno M, Hoshiko Y, Kaneko H, Sato T, Noguchi A, Lee KI, Yamamoto T, Nakayama-Imaohji H, Kuwahara T, Iyoda S, Ogura Y.

Commun Biol. 2025 Dec 17. doi: 10.1038/s42003-025-09369-x. Online ahead of print.

PMID: 41407884     

Characterization and application of novel bacteriophage PS2 for controlling pathogenic Escherichia coli in different food matrices.

Zhang S, Ryu K, Kim JC, Ahn J.

Int J Food Microbiol. 2025 Oct 2;441:111330. doi: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2025.111330. Epub 2025 Jun 26.

PMID: 40602192     

Prevalence of multi-drug resistant and extended-spectrum β-lactamase producing Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae among meat products sold at Sohag Governorate, Egypt.

Abo-Shama UH, Abo-Amer AES, Ahmed EAE, Alsaadawy RM, Sayed HH.

BMC Microbiol. 2025 Oct 7;25(1):636. doi: 10.1186/s12866-025-04392-8.

PMID: 41053573      Free PMC article.     

Managing Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) risk in beef: how lack of data impairs risk analysis.

Belluco S, Fredriksson-Ahomaa M, Gomes-Neves E, Jenson I, Kautto AH, Laukkanen-Ninios R, Vågsholm I, Bonardi S.

Int J Food Microbiol. 2025 Dec 2;443:111438. doi: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2025.111438. Epub 2025 Sep 9.

PMID: 40945055     

Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli O26:H11 associated with a cluster of haemolytic uraemic syndrome cases following the mid-July 2021 floods in Belgium.

Crombé F, Dierinck T, Rosas A, Pellegrino A, Delbrassinne L, Ragimbeau C, Mossong J, Hammami N, Van Cleemputte C, Rouelle A, Delloye F, Vanmechelen B, Piérard D.

J Infect Public Health. 2025 Nov;18(11):102916. doi: 10.1016/j.jiph.2025.102916. Epub 2025 Jul 31.

PMID: 40768967     

Emergence and genetic heterogeneity of STEC O113:H4: insights from whole-genome sequences of isolates across human and non-human sources.

Crombé F, Auvray F, van Hoek AHAM, Verhaegen B, De Keersmaecker SCJ, Nodari CS, Cointe A, Mainil J, Willis C, Johannessen GS, Litjens R, Stassen J, Piérard D.

Int J Med Microbiol. 2025 Dec;321:151688. doi: 10.1016/j.ijmm.2025.151688. Epub 2025 Nov 26.

PMID: 41317515     

Closed genome sequences of 39 Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli strains isolated from healthy cattle in Okinawa, Japan.

Kakita T, Iyoda S, Taira H, Kudeken T, Akeda Y, Ohnishi M, Nakamura K.

Microbiol Resour Announc. 2025 Nov 13;14(11):e0081625. doi: 10.1128/mra.00816-25. Epub 2025 Sep 30.

PMID: 41026011      Free PMC article.     

Comparative genomics of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli reveals host-specific adhesiome adaptations in humans and cattle.

Martínez V, Cartajena JT, Méndez E, Dörner J, Méndez D, Arriagada G, Toledo J, Arancibia R, Pizarro N, Castro D, Luna D, Ramos R, Jorquera J, Escobar B, Kudva IT, Galarce N.

Front Vet Sci. 2025 Oct 9;12:1639243. doi: 10.3389/fvets.2025.1639243. eCollection 2025.

PMID: 41142573      Free PMC article.     

Characterization of Five Lytic Bacteriophages as New Members of the Genus Mosigvirus, Infecting Multidrug-Resistant Shiga Toxin-Producing Escherichia coli and Their Antibiofilm Activity.

Na JB, Lee S, Park EJ, Lim S, Lee K, Kim YB, Cha TS, Park SY, Kim JH.

Viruses. 2025 Nov 13;17(11):1501. doi: 10.3390/v17111501.

PMID: 41305522      Free PMC article.     

Microbiology and epidemiology of enteroaggregative Escherichia coli isolated from UK residents in England, 2016-2023: what are the risks to public health?

Poh CJ, Rodwell EV, Greig DR, Nair S, Chattaway MA, Jenkins C.

J Med Microbiol. 2025 Nov;74(11):002097. doi: 10.1099/jmm.0.002097.

PMID: 41231719      Free PMC article.     

Genetic variability of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli strains isolated from Paraguayan cattle.

Salinas C, Rodriguez F, Muñoz-Barrera A, Lorenzo Salazar JM, González-Montelongo R, Flores C, Guillén R.

Microbiol Spectr. 2025 Oct 7;13(10):e0059625. doi: 10.1128/spectrum.00596-25. Epub 2025 Aug 14.

PMID: 40810527      Free PMC article.     

Shiga Toxin Profiles of Poultry-origin Escherichia coli Isolates with Low Levels of Antimicrobial Resistance to the Clinical and Laboratory Standard Institute-recommended Antibiotics for Surveillance in Human Beings.

Soodan M, Rana K, Panda AK, Dinesh K, Kumar R, Vaid RK, Sankhyan V, Thakur SD.

Indian J Public Health. 2025 Oct 1;69(4):425-430. doi: 10.4103/ijph.ijph_480_24. Epub 2025 Nov 7.

PMID: 41201342     

A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Detection of Shiga Toxin-Producing Escherichia coli in Cattle in China in the Past 10 Years.

Zheng B, Cheng Y, Ma L, Cai Y, Li Y, Liu Y.

Foodborne Pathog Dis. 2025 Nov;22(11):737-747. doi: 10.1089/fpd.2024.0120. Epub 2024 Dec 12.

PMID: 39667745     

Describing Australian listeriosis outbreaks, 2012 to 2022.

Alland S, Stafford R, Fearnley E, Kane S, Merritt T, McAllister J, Harlock M, Draper A, Shadbolt C, Hope K.

Commun Dis Intell (2018). 2025 Oct 22;49. doi: 10.33321/cdi.2025.49.061.

PMID: 41118649     

Chill or Thrill? The Effect of Storage Temperature Regime on Listeria Growth in Fresh-Cut Fruit Cocktails.

Alsanius BW, Windstam S, Mulaosmanovic E.

Foods. 2025 Oct 16;14(20):3523. doi: 10.3390/foods14203523.

PMID: 41154057      Free PMC article.     

Survival of Escherichia coli O157:H7, Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella enterica on work-in-process (WIP) fresh-cut red cabbage.

Amarasekara NR, Subedi D, Gurtler JB, Vinyard BT, Fan X.

Int J Food Microbiol. 2026 Jan 2;444:111451. doi: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2025.111451. Epub 2025 Sep 16.

PMID: 40974774     

Behavior of Listeria monocytogenes in commercial queso fresco and queso cotija and investigation of salt concentration as a control factor.

Andersen Z, Kilgore S, Waite-Cusic J, Kovacevic J.

J Dairy Sci. 2025 Oct;108(10):10677-10688. doi: 10.3168/jds.2025-26959. Epub 2025 Aug 20.

PMID: 40846059     

Control of Listeria monocytogenes With Undissociated Organic Acids: Staged Evaluation in Broth, Milk, and a Proof-of-Concept Surface Application on Queso Fresco.

Andersen Z, Kilgore S, Waite-Cusic J, Kovacevic J.

J Food Prot. 2025 Dec 10;88(12):100667. doi: 10.1016/j.jfp.2025.100667. Epub 2025 Nov 10.

PMID: 41224135     

Measures for the inhibition of Listeria monocytogenes in a traditional Norwegian fermented fish product (rakfisk) and their effect on sensory attributes.

Axelsson L, Gaarder MØ, Holck AL, Tengstrand E, Fagerlund A, Moen B, Heir E.

Int J Food Microbiol. 2026 Jan 2;444:111453. doi: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2025.111453. Epub 2025 Sep 18.

PMID: 40997608     

Environmental monitoring and equipment sanitation to mitigate Listeria risks in a soil-based controlled environment agriculture system.

Ayala-San Nicolás M, Truchado P, Allende A, Hernández N, Andújar S, Tudela JA, Gil MI.

Appl Environ Microbiol. 2025 Dec 23;91(12):e0139625. doi: 10.1128/aem.01396-25. Epub 2025 Nov 20.

PMID: 41263564      Free PMC article.     

Microbial Growth, Survival, and Cryotolerance in Plant-Based Milk Alternatives: A Study with Listeria monocytogenes.

Azizoglu RO.

Foodborne Pathog Dis. 2025 Nov;22(11):781-788. doi: 10.1089/fpd.2024.0141. Epub 2024 Dec 11.

PMID: 39661960     

Evolution of Listeria monocytogenes to a strong biofilm producer via the overexpression of Lmo1799.

Bombelli A, Crespo Tapia N, Tempelaars MH, Boeren S, den Besten HMW, Abee T, Liu Y.

Microbiol Res. 2026 Feb;303:128379. doi: 10.1016/j.micres.2025.128379. Epub 2025 Oct 27.

PMID: 41187561     

Exploring the prevalence and antibiotic resistance of Listeria monocytogenes in diverse food commodities across Sikkim, India.

Byahut A, Das M, Chowdhury G, Mukhopadhyay AK, Khati R, Das S, Ramamurthy T, Dolma KG.

Braz J Microbiol. 2025 Dec 23;57(1):23. doi: 10.1007/s42770-025-01853-0.

PMID: 41436704      Free PMC article.     

Inhibition of Listeria monocytogenes biofilm formation by phenyllactic acid in pasteurized milk is associated with suppression of the Agr system.

Chen H, Bi M, Li S, Yang S, Zhang Y, Zhao L, Jiang X, Yu T.

Int J Food Microbiol. 2026 Jan 2;444:111440. doi: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2025.111440. Epub 2025 Sep 11.

PMID: 40961754     

Trends and prevalence of Listeria monocytogenes at poultry abattoirs in Taiwan 2014-2024.

Chou HY, Tung CW, Huang YC, He HM, Hung YH, Liang IC, Lin JH, Li SC, Lin GJ, Lai MC.

Br Poult Sci. 2025 Oct 29:1-8. doi: 10.1080/00071668.2025.2564722. Online ahead of print.

PMID: 41160395     

Prevalence and Genomic Characterization of Listeria monocytogenes in Retail Beef and Farm Samples in Korea.

Chu J, Shin JI, Lee MR, Chung YJ, Park KT, Jung SH.

J Food Prot. 2025 Oct-Nov;88(11):100640. doi: 10.1016/j.jfp.2025.100640. Epub 2025 Oct 10.

PMID: 41077130     

Prevalence of Listeria monocytogenes in mozzarella cheese: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Condoleo R, Campagna MC, Zarea AAK, Briganti P, D'Amici L, Iulietto MF.

J Dairy Sci. 2025 Dec;108(12):13153-13164. doi: 10.3168/jds.2025-26815. Epub 2025 Sep 25.

PMID: 41015237     

Listeria monocytogenes-Can We Reduce or Eliminate It From Food Commodities?

d'Ovidio L, de Oliveira DP, Ivanova IV, Vaz-Velho M, Franco BDGM, Todorov SD.

Mol Nutr Food Res. 2026 Jan;70(1):e70329. doi: 10.1002/mnfr.70329. Epub 2025 Nov 28.

PMID: 41316526      Free PMC article.      Review.     

Efficacy of a Natural Antimicrobial System as a Protective Hurdle Against Listeria monocytogenes and Lactic Acid Bacteria in Sliced Fully Cooked Coarse-Ground Cured Brazilian Calabrese Pork Sausage.

de Azevedo Gonçalves MS, da Silva Correa Lemos AL, Haguiwara MMH, Iamanaka BT, Bromberg R.

J Food Prot. 2025 Dec 10;88(12):100657. doi: 10.1016/j.jfp.2025.100657. Epub 2025 Oct 30.

PMID: 41176170     

A model food mimicking plant-based meat analogues for determination of matrix effects on growth of Listeria monocytogenes.

de Boer P, Serra-Castelló C, Berendsen L, Zwietering MH, Nierop Groot MN.

Int J Food Microbiol. 2025 Dec 2;443:111428. doi: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2025.111428. Epub 2025 Sep 4.

PMID: 40934802     

Formation and Control of Listeria monocytogenes Growth and Accumulation on Food Processing Surfaces in the Fresh Produce Industry.

Deniz A, Ruiz-Llacsahuanga B, Critzer F, Boyle DL, Lacasa J, Yucel U, Trinetta V.

J Food Prot. 2025 Oct-Nov;88(11):100619. doi: 10.1016/j.jfp.2025.100619. Epub 2025 Sep 9.

PMID: 40935339     

Persistence and localization of Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica Javiana and Listeria monocytogenes during recirculating hydroponic cultivation of leaf lettuce.

Dhulappanavar GR, Topalcengiz Z, Dickson RW, Gibson KE.

Food Microbiol. 2026 Mar;134:104950. doi: 10.1016/j.fm.2025.104950. Epub 2025 Oct 6.

PMID: 41136166     

Listeriosis.

Disson O, Charlier C, Pérot P, Leclercq A, Paz RN, Kathariou S, Tsai YH, Lecuit M.

Nat Rev Dis Primers. 2025 Oct 2;11(1):71. doi: 10.1038/s41572-025-00654-x.

PMID: 41038831      Review.     

Fluoroquinolone susceptibility of wild-type Listeria monocytogenes isolates and the role of FepR and ParC mutations in conferring fluoroquinolone tolerance.

Domen A, Porter J, McIntyre L, Waite-Cusic J, Kovacevic J.

Int J Food Microbiol. 2025 Oct 2;441:111290. doi: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2025.111290. Epub 2025 Jun 3.

PMID: 40482552     

Profiling Listeria monocytogenes in Hummus, Fresh Produce, and Food Processing Environments in the Western Cape, South Africa.

du Toit SA, Gouws PA, Rip D.

Microbiologyopen. 2025 Oct;14(5):e70060. doi: 10.1002/mbo3.70060.

PMID: 40922468      Free PMC article.     

Silver nanoparticles resistance in Listeria monocytogenes: morphologic, virulence and cellular response.

Du J, Yu Z, Jin J, Liu J, Ma Z, Zhao J.

Int J Food Microbiol. 2025 Nov 2;442:111365. doi: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2025.111365. Epub 2025 Jul 24.

PMID: 40749459     

Impact of virulence factors overexpression on Listeria monocytogenes F2365 epidemic strain fitness and the limitations of surrogate species in UHT and raw milk.

Espí-Malillos A, López-Almela I, Ruiz-García P, López-Mendoza MC, Carrón N, González-Torres P, Meza-Torres J, Pizarro-Cerdá J, Quereda JJ.

NPJ Sci Food. 2025 Dec 15. doi: 10.1038/s41538-025-00658-7. Online ahead of print.

PMID: 41398166     

Long-Term Survival of Cronobacter sakazakii, Salmonella enterica, Listeria monocytogenes, and Enterobacter spp. in Powdered Infant Formula Based on Relative Humidity.

Fay ML, Khouja BA, Newkirk R, Smith E, Ulaszek J, Stewart DS, Salazar JK.

J Food Prot. 2025 Dec 10;88(12):100670. doi: 10.1016/j.jfp.2025.100670. Epub 2025 Nov 19.

PMID: 41265564     

Bioprotective Strategies to Control Listeria monocytogenes in Food Products and Processing Environments.

Fliss O, Fliss I, Biron E.

Int J Mol Sci. 2025 Oct 28;26(21):10481. doi: 10.3390/ijms262110481.

PMID: 41226520      Free PMC article.      Review.     

Occurrence of Listeria spp. and Listeria monocytogenes in half-carcasses, meat cuts, equipment, and the environment of bovine slaughterhouses in Brazil.

França L, Rauecker UN, Santos DLSD, Almeida NA, Gebara C, Prado CS, Cavicchioli VQ, Lage ME, Duarte FO, Rezende CSME, Almeida AMS, Nunes IA.

Res Vet Sci. 2025 Nov;196:105869. doi: 10.1016/j.rvsc.2025.105869. Epub 2025 Sep 1.

PMID: 40914141     

Integrated crop-livestock farming systems influence the incidence of Salmonella, Listeria monocytogenes, Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, and indicator bacteria on fresh produce.

Goodwyn B, Millner P, Punchihewage-Don AJ, Schwarz M, Bowers J, Haymaker J, Hashem F, Kim C, Biswas D, Parveen S.

Microbiol Spectr. 2025 Oct 27;13(12):e0086225. doi: 10.1128/spectrum.00862-25. Online ahead of print.

PMID: 41143429      Free PMC article.     

Fate of Salmonella, Escherichia coli, and Listeria monocytogenes in dark leafy green vegetable juice at different storage temperatures.

Guo C, Xie Y, Zhang Y, Tu T, Wang L.

Food Microbiol. 2025 Dec;132:104854. doi: 10.1016/j.fm.2025.104854. Epub 2025 Jun 27.

PMID: 40683734     

Genomic Insights into Antibiotic Resistance and Virulence of Listeria monocytogenes Isolated from Chongqing, China.

He Y, Luo Z, Deng H, Chen Q, Luo Y, Li Z, Tang W, Ling H.

Foodborne Pathog Dis. 2025 Oct;22(10):700-708. doi: 10.1089/fpd.2024.0085. Epub 2024 Dec 4.

PMID: 39630542     

New insights into the stress response mechanisms of stress-resistant Listeria monocytogenes via multi-omics and cell morphological changes.

Hong H, Kim E, Yang SM, Lim MC, Kim HJ, Yang L, Kim HY, Park SH.

Emerg Microbes Infect. 2025 Dec;14(1):2564319. doi: 10.1080/22221751.2025.2564319. Epub 2025 Oct 3.

PMID: 40970307      Free PMC article.     

Whole-genome sequence of 19 Listeria monocytogenes, isolated from municipal wastewater in State College, Pennsylvania.

Horack E, Acosta A, Jones M, Feng J, Rivera-Lopez EO, M'ikanatha NM, Kovac J, Dudley E.

Microbiol Resour Announc. 2025 Oct 9;14(10):e0052325. doi: 10.1128/mra.00523-25. Epub 2025 Sep 5.

PMID: 40911002      Free PMC article.     

Controlling Listeria monocytogenes in ready-to-eat salmon products using bioprotective cultures of lactic acid bacteria: What hinders the transition from research to industrial application?

Jakobsen AN, Hoel S.

Int J Food Microbiol. 2025 Dec 2;443:111400. doi: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2025.111400. Epub 2025 Aug 22.

PMID: 40885074      Review.     

Endolysin-based biocontrol strategies against Listeria monocytogenes in food: A comprehensive review.

Kim DW, Kong MS, Koo OK.

Food Sci Biotechnol. 2025 Mar 13;34(14):3119-3125. doi: 10.1007/s10068-025-01849-4. eCollection 2025 Oct.

PMID: 40918480      Review.     

Cross-Contamination With Escherichia Coli, Listeria Monocytogenes, and Murine Norovirus During Potato Washing and Their Inactivation Using Peroxyacetic Acid and Aqueous Chlorine Dioxide.

Kwon H, Yeo D, Yoon D, Hwang S, Lim DJ, Jin S, Lee DU, Choi C.

J Food Sci. 2025 Nov;90(11):e70632. doi: 10.1111/1750-3841.70632.

PMID: 41164906      Free PMC article.     

Modeling of Listeria monocytogenes and Staphylococcus aureus behavior in salted and cured meat products.

Láscaris MPS, Correia JS, Amorim-Neto DP, Machado BDP, Lang E, Silva LP, Santos ACC, Pallone JAL, Costa DS, Akiyama CA, Bragotto APA, Tomaz MARV, Silva DCV, Rodrigues VS, Sant'Ana AS.

Int J Food Microbiol. 2026 Mar 2;448:111596. doi: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2025.111596. Epub 2025 Dec 19.

PMID: 41442895     

Prevalence and Characterization of Listeria monocytogenes in Food Court Cold Noodles and Associated Contact Surfaces in Korea.

Lee JE, Kim MJ, Park J, Cho YS.

J Food Prot. 2025 Dec 10;88(12):100661. doi: 10.1016/j.jfp.2025.100661. Epub 2025 Oct 30.

PMID: 41173145     

Prevalence, antimicrobial resistance, and genetic characterization of Listeria monocytogenes in the Korean pork production chain.

Lee M, Shin JI, Hassan A, Chung YJ, Jung SH, Park KT.

Int J Food Microbiol. 2026 Jan 30;446:111515. doi: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2025.111515. Epub 2025 Nov 6.

PMID: 41205414     

Prevalence and characteristics of Listeria monocytogenes in ready-to-eat chilled pot skewer products.

Liu Y, Zhang P, Wang D, Wang B, Zhang Y, Zhang X.

Front Microbiol. 2025 Oct 6;16:1681344. doi: 10.3389/fmicb.2025.1681344. eCollection 2025.

PMID: 41122458      Free PMC article.     

Biofilm formation and intra-pulsotype variability of Listeria monocytogenes at temperatures relevant to food processing environments.

Li R, Rasschaert G, Van Rossum U, Willems S, Steenackers H, De Reu K.

Food Microbiol. 2026 Jun;136:105008. doi: 10.1016/j.fm.2025.105008. Epub 2025 Dec 11.

PMID: 41478685     

Impact of temperature fluctuation on biofilm formation and removal of different Listeria monocytogenes strains in ice cream processing environments.

Li Z, Wang J, Gao Y, Zhang H, Liu Y, Xia X, Li W, Yan L, Dong Q.

Food Res Int. 2025 Dec;221(Pt 3):117416. doi: 10.1016/j.foodres.2025.117416. Epub 2025 Sep 3.

PMID: 41214926     

Insights on the microbial resistance mechanisms of Listeria monocytogenes to Pulsed Electric Fields (PEF) treatments.

Lytras F, Ihsan MA, Psakis G, Gatt R, Cebrián G, Raso J, Valdramidis VP.

Food Microbiol. 2026 Jun;136:105014. doi: 10.1016/j.fm.2025.105014. Epub 2025 Dec 11.

PMID: 41478689     

Listeria monocytogenes, Salmonella spp., and Staphylococcus aureus: Threats to the Food Industry and Public Health.

Mantovam VB, Dos Santos DF, Giola Junior LC, Landgraf M, Pinto UM, Todorov SD.

Foodborne Pathog Dis. 2025 Dec;22(12):809-824. doi: 10.1089/fpd.2024.0124. Epub 2025 Jan 6.

PMID: 39761068      Review.     

Effect of pH, Nutrient Composition, and UV-C Light Treatment on Listeria monocytogenes in Hydroponic Nutrient Solutions.

Mendoza J, Lituma I, Fontenot K, Adhikari A.

J Food Prot. 2025 Oct-Nov;88(11):100632. doi: 10.1016/j.jfp.2025.100632. Epub 2025 Oct 4.

PMID: 41052546     

Genomic analysis of Listeria monocytogenes diversity over a 10-year period in Uruguay.

Mota MI, D'Alessandro B, Braga V, Matto C, Vázquez S, Martínez I, Carro S, Varela G, Betancor L.

Sci Rep. 2025 Nov 3;15(1):38361. doi: 10.1038/s41598-025-22190-0.

PMID: 41184389      Free PMC article.     

Prevalence, Molecular Profile and Antibiotic Resistance of Listeria Species in Retail Beef Products in North-West Province, South Africa: A Cross-Sectional Analysis.

Mtshali NC, Gcebe N, Moerane R, Adesiyun AA.

Vet Med Sci. 2025 Nov;11(6):e70680. doi: 10.1002/vms3.70680.

PMID: 41236502      Free PMC article.     

Genetic exchange networks bridge mobile DNA vehicles in the bacterial pathogen Listeria monocytogenes.

Muller H, Ikhimiukor OO, Montoya-Giraldo M, Piper KR, Marmion M, Blumerman SL, Mingle L, Wirth SE, Musser KA, Wolfgang WJ, Andam CP.

Nat Commun. 2025 Nov 4;16(1):9723. doi: 10.1038/s41467-025-64743-x.

PMID: 41188234      Free PMC article.     

Farm-to-consumer quantitative microbial risk assessment model for Listeria monocytogenes on fresh-cut cantaloupe.

Murphy SI, Bulut E, Strawn LK, Danyluk MD, Wiedmann M, Ivanek R.

J Food Prot. 2025 Oct-Nov;88(11):100626. doi: 10.1016/j.jfp.2025.100626. Epub 2025 Sep 26.

PMID: 41016508     

Listeria monocytogenes growth under well-controlled CO2, pH, and temperature conditions through a novel gas-controlling system.

Oguz S, Turrisi V, Kuuliala L, Somrani M, Devlieghere F.

Int J Food Microbiol. 2025 Oct 2;441:111343. doi: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2025.111343. Epub 2025 Jul 9.

PMID: 40652695     

Inhibition of Listeria monocytogenes in White-Brined Cheese by Lactobacillus reuteri: Effect of L. reuteri Delivery Method, Brine Concentration, and Storage Temperature.

Olaimat AN, Al-Aittan F, Al-Holy M, Al-Nabulsi A, Haddad R, Al-Qadiri H, Osaili T, Abughoush M.

Foods. 2025 Nov 19;14(22):3964. doi: 10.3390/foods14223964.

PMID: 41300127      Free PMC article.     

Inactivation of Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella Typhimurium by piezoelectric cold plasma: oxidative, structural and metabolic pathways.

Oliinychenko YK, Tiwari BK, Stratakos AC.

Arch Microbiol. 2025 Dec 8;208(1):47. doi: 10.1007/s00203-025-04589-5.

PMID: 41359050      Free PMC article.     

Quorum sensing in Listeria monocytogenes and control strategies for its inhibition in the food industry.

Pang X, Wang Y, Feng Z, Xu R, Sun J, Li X, Lu Y, Yuk HG.

Int J Food Microbiol. 2026 Feb 16;447:111518. doi: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2025.111518. Epub 2025 Nov 11.

PMID: 41343984      Review.     

Presence of Listeria spp., including pathogenic Listeria monocytogenes and Listeria ivanovii, on fresh vegetables in the markets of Abidjan (Côte d'Ivoire).

Pekoula SF, Aké MDF, Amoikon TL, Deutscher J, Pagliuso A, Milohanic E.

Ital J Food Saf. 2025 Nov 26. doi: 10.4081/ijfs.2025.13881. Online ahead of print.

PMID: 41313149     

Investigation of Listeria monocytogenes in Food in Northwestern Italy (2020-2024).

Pitti M, Tavecchia M, Romano A, Carrella S, Previto G, Bianchi DM.

Foods. 2025 Nov 5;14(21):3788. doi: 10.3390/foods14213788.

PMID: 41227758      Free PMC article.     

Inhibitory Effects of Hibiscus Acid on Foodborne Bacteria: A Comprehensive Analysis of the Viability, Motility, and Membrane Disruption of Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli, Salmonella Typhimurium, and Listeria monocytogenes.

Portillo-Torres LA, Bernardino-Nicanor A, Gómez-Aldapa CA, Gonzalez-Cruz L, Rangel-Vargas E, Torres-Vitela MR, Castro-Rosas J.

J Med Food. 2025 Dec 8. doi: 10.1177/1096620X251403975. Online ahead of print.

PMID: 41386811     

Listeria monocytogenes in organic and conventional farming: Epidemiology, risks, and solutions within a One Health framework.

Ryzhova E, Janine W, Chantelle HD, Holý O.

One Health. 2025 Aug 19;21:101173. doi: 10.1016/j.onehlt.2025.101173. eCollection 2025 Dec.

PMID: 40936647      Free PMC article.      Review.     

Impact of pre-growth and storage conditions on the survival of Listeria monocytogenes in acidic baby fruit purees: Implications for food safety and consumer practices.

Sandrine G, Agnès BA, Sandrine R, Nabila H.

Food Res Int. 2025 Oct;217:116861. doi: 10.1016/j.foodres.2025.116861. Epub 2025 Jun 11.

PMID: 40597558     

Survival of Listeria monocytogenes biofilms and planktonic cells on cooked ham in a contamination-storage-digestion process.

Serrano-Heredia SM, Sánchez-Martín J, López-Carmona JL, Sánchez-Gutiérrez M, Díaz AV, Jiménez EC.

Int J Food Microbiol. 2025 Nov 2;442:111346. doi: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2025.111346. Epub 2025 Jul 12.

PMID: 40682994     

Gene profiling and serotyping of multidrug-resistant Listeria monocytogenes isolated from humans, animals, and dairy products.

Shaaban SI, Awwad N, Nossair M, Ayoub M, Eid AE.

BMC Vet Res. 2025 Nov 22;21(1):702. doi: 10.1186/s12917-025-05138-4.

PMID: 41272666      Free PMC article.     

Whole-genome sequence data of the Listeria monocytogenes 64_37 isolated from a trout fillet.

Slavko A, Pemaj V, Drosinos EH, Skandamis PN, Rychli K, Papadimitriou K.

Data Brief. 2025 Nov 20;63:112301. doi: 10.1016/j.dib.2025.112301. eCollection 2025 Dec.

PMID: 41399444      Free PMC article.     

Cardamom and lemon balm nanoemulsion as a natural antimicrobial strategy against Listeria monocytogenes in Turkey meat.

Sobhy M, Elsamahy T, Aziz T, Shami A, Al-Asmari F, Al-Joufi FA, Abdelkarim EA, Salah M, Cui H, Lin L.

Int J Food Microbiol. 2026 Jan 2;444:111473. doi: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2025.111473. Epub 2025 Oct 2.

PMID: 41056762     

Ampicillin-induced resistant variants of Listeria monocytogenes: effects on growth, survival, and virulence.

Sun L, Cai H, Wu Y, Hong Y, Li Y, Xia K, Liang J, Li Z, Dong Q, Wang X.

Food Res Int. 2025 Dec;221(Pt 4):117537. doi: 10.1016/j.foodres.2025.117537. Epub 2025 Sep 18.

PMID: 41185293     

Mature Listeria monocytogenes Biofilms Exhibit Reduced Susceptibility to Sanitizers - Relevance to the (Leafy Green) Fresh Food Supply Chain.

Sutton L, Humphreys M, Highmore C, Wilks S, Keevil CW.

J Food Prot. 2025 Dec 10;88(12):100652. doi: 10.1016/j.jfp.2025.100652. Epub 2025 Oct 24.

PMID: 41138942     

Efficacy of Peroxyacetic Acid and Sulfuric Acid-Surfactant Blends for Reducing Listeria monocytogenes Contamination on the Surface of Whole Cantaloupes.

Swing CJ, Gonzalez SV, Hernandez-Sintharakao MJ, Nair MN, Geornaras I.

J Food Prot. 2025 Oct-Nov;88(11):100634. doi: 10.1016/j.jfp.2025.100634. Epub 2025 Oct 6.

PMID: 41062072     

Unravelling Listeria monocytogenes persistence in frozen potato processing: Insights from whole genome sequencing analysis.

Tessa T, Marieke M, Charlotte P, Evelien C, Peter V, Katleen R, Paco H, Imca S.

Int J Food Microbiol. 2025 Oct 2;441:111334. doi: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2025.111334. Epub 2025 Jun 30.

PMID: 40617189     

Genomic diversity and environmental factors associated with Listeria monocytogenes presence in surface water.

Toro M, Weller D, Solar C, Quesille-Villalobos AM, Kwon HY, Adell A, Moreno-Switt A, Chen Y, Bell RL, Meng J, Reyes-Jara A.

Sci Total Environ. 2025 Oct 25;1001:180449. doi: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2025.180449. Epub 2025 Sep 17.

PMID: 40966815     

A cluster of 11 cases of Listeria monocytogenes bacteremia in Kyoto, Japan.

Tsuboi H, Matsubara S, Kawahara Y, Konaka K, Tamai K, Yokoi D, Tanabe Y, Fujita N, Shikata S.

J Infect Chemother. 2025 Dec 5:102887. doi: 10.1016/j.jiac.2025.102887. Online ahead of print.

PMID: 41354236     

Improved detection of Listeria monocytogenes outbreaks using whole genome sequencing, Gipuzkoa, Northern Spain, 2010 to 2022.

Vallejo P, Moura A, López-Olaizola M, Leclercq A, Vicente D, Lecuit M, Marimón JM.

BMC Microbiol. 2025 Dec 15. doi: 10.1186/s12866-025-04585-1. Online ahead of print.

PMID: 41398935     

Predictive modelling of Listeria monocytogenes survival and recovery in salmon and pork subjected to sous vide cooking at 55 °C.

Vila-Brugalla M, Rivera-Sánchez SM, Roig-Sagués AX, Hernández-Herrero MM.

Int J Food Microbiol. 2026 Jan 30;446:111516. doi: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2025.111516. Epub 2025 Nov 5.

PMID: 41218394     

Whole genome sequencing reveals transmission dynamics and persistence of Listeria monocytogenes along the poultry slaughtering and processing chain.

Wang Y, Huang C, Wu S, Jia J, Pan T, Wang R, Li J, Wang Z, Meng C, Yin Y, Jiao X.

Int J Food Microbiol. 2026 Mar 2;448:111568. doi: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2025.111568. Epub 2025 Dec 11.

PMID: 41435772     

Predicting Antibiotic Resistance in Listeria monocytogenes from Food and Food-Processing Environments Using Next-Generation Sequencing: A Systematic Review.

Wiśniewski P, Adamski P, Trymers M, Chajęcka-Wierzchowska W, Zadernowska A.

Int J Mol Sci. 2025 Oct 17;26(20):10112. doi: 10.3390/ijms262010112.

PMID: 41155406      Free PMC article.     

Listeria monocytogenes: A Continuous Global Threat in Ready-to-Eat (RTE) Foods.

Yangchen J, Sarkar D, Rood L, Vaskoska R, Kocharunchitt C.

Foods. 2025 Oct 27;14(21):3664. doi: 10.3390/foods14213664.

PMID: 41227636      Free PMC article.      Review.     

Antibiotic Resistance Profiles and Genetic Determinants of Listeria innocua Isolated from Food Sources in Poland.

Zawiasa A, Olejnik-Schmidt A.

Genes (Basel). 2025 Dec 5;16(12):1455. doi: 10.3390/genes16121455.

PMID: 41465128      Free PMC article.     

Investigating the Biological Characteristics and Pathogenic Potential of Listeria innocua Isolated from Food Through Comparative Genomics.

Zhang B, Cao R, Wang Q, Hu P, Li Y, Liu Z, Xue Z, Wang W, Zhang S, Wang X.

Microorganisms. 2025 Nov 2;13(11):2525. doi: 10.3390/microorganisms13112525.

PMID: 41304211      Free PMC article.     

Genetic diversity and the prevalence of Listeria monocytogenes in food in Shanghai, China: Insights during 2020-2023 surveillance and the Apriori algorithm approach.

Zhang H, Dou X, Shi T, Xu B, Liu Y, Zhang Y, Song X, Liang Y, Yu Y, Chen M, Dong Q, Wu H.

Int J Food Microbiol. 2025 Oct 2;441:111323. doi: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2025.111323. Epub 2025 Jun 17.

PMID: 40543479     

Synergistic bactericidal and antibiofilm effects of curcumin and nisin dual-loaded liposomes combined with photodynamic treatment on Listeria monocytogenes.

Zhang J, Qin J, Fu Z, Tang W, Pu C, Sun Q.

Food Chem. 2025 Nov 15;492(Pt 3):145557. doi: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2025.145557. Epub 2025 Jul 19.

PMID: 40712424     

Antimicrobial effect of lauroyl arginate ethyl on Listeria monocytogenes and its application in controlling microbial contamination of enoki mushrooms (Flammulina velutipes).

Zhang K, Zeng Y, Yu T, Zhang B, Zhang Y, Chen H, Zhao L, Jiang X.

Food Res Int. 2025 Dec;221(Pt 4):117517. doi: 10.1016/j.foodres.2025.117517. Epub 2025 Sep 15.

PMID: 41185277     

Whole-genome sequencing of Listeria monocytogenes isolated from retail enoki mushrooms in China highlights public health risk.

Zhao J, Li L, Li M, Yang D, Yan L, Nong Y, Yan S, Bai L.

Int J Food Microbiol. 2026 Jan 2;444:111449. doi: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2025.111449. Epub 2025 Sep 17.

PMID: 40992215     

Eight-year monitoring of Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis (MAP) infection in a herd of farmed sika deer (Cervus nippon) following known pasture contamination.

Alotaibi N, Norton P, Ramovic E, McElroy MC, Perets V, Farrell D, Gordon SV, Jahns H.

Vet Microbiol. 2025 Nov;310:110737. doi: 10.1016/j.vetmic.2025.110737. Epub 2025 Sep 24.

PMID: 41004978     

Examination of Genetic Mutations of Clofazimine Resistance in Drug-Resistant Mycobacterium TB Isolates.

Balgouthi K, Eker E, AlMatar M, Albarri O, Var I.

Curr Microbiol. 2025 Oct 29;82(12):583. doi: 10.1007/s00284-025-04582-7.

PMID: 41160121     

Evidence of mycobacteriaemias and mycobacterial co-infections uncovered in cattle at slaughter using a novel phage-based PhMS-qPCR assay for viable Mycobacterium bovis and Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis.

Dane H, Gilbride B, Thomas M, Grant IR.

Ir Vet J. 2025 Nov 29. doi: 10.1186/s13620-025-00323-1. Online ahead of print.

PMID: 41316340     

Prevalence of bovine tuberculosis and attention zones for Mycobaterium bovis in the state of São Paulo (SP), Brazil, based on data from sanitary inspections at slaughterhouses.

de Almeida CAS, Mota A, Giufridda R, Heinemann MB, Marinho B, Costa HLR, Salomon MV, Neto JSF, Listoni FJP, Ribeiro MG.

Braz J Microbiol. 2025 Dec;56(4):3029-3039. doi: 10.1007/s42770-025-01801-y. Epub 2025 Oct 27.

PMID: 41144150     

Apparent prevalence, lesion distribution and risk factors of bovine tuberculosis in cattle slaughtered at the Shashemene and Arsi Negelle municipal abattoirs, Ethiopia.

Desu M, Fasil N, Abebe R.