Cohort study

Behavior of Listeria monocytogenes in the presence or not of intentionally-added lactic acid bacteria during ripening of artisanal Minas semi-hard cheese

The fate of Listeria monocytogenes during ripening of artisanal Minas semi-hard cheese, as influenced by cheese intrinsic properties and by autochthonous (naturally present) or intentionally-added anti-listerial lactic acid bacteria (LAB) was …

Strategy for systematic review of observational studies and meta-analysis modelling of risk factors for sporadic foodborne diseases

In order to design effective public health strategies, and, in particular, effective food safety interventions to reduce the burden of foodborne disease, the most important sources of enteric illnesses should be identified. Both case-control and …