Survival of Enterobacter sakazakii in a dehydrated powdered infant formula

A quantity of dehydrated powdered infant formula was prepared to contain Enterobacter sakazakii strain 607 at approximately 106 CFU/ml when rehydrated according to the manufacturer's instructions. The survival of the microorganism in the dry formula was followed for 2 years, during which samples periodically were rehydrated and analyzed for viable E. sakazakii. During the initial 5 months of storage at room temperature, viable counts declined approximately 2.4 log cycles. During the subsequent 19 months, the concentration of viable E. sakazakii declined an additional 1.0 log cycle. These results indicate that a small percentage of E. sakazakii cells can survive for extended periods in dehydrated powdered infant formula.     

Thermal inactivation of Enterobacter sakazakii in rehydrated infant formula

The presence of low levels of Enterobacter sakazakii in dried infant formula have been linked to outbreaks of meningitis, septicemia, and necrotizing enterocolitis in neonates, particularly those who are premature or immunocompromised. In the current study, the ability of 12 strains of E. sakazakii to survive heating in rehydrated infant formula was determined at 58 degrees C with a submerged coil apparatus. The observed D58-values ranged from 30.5 to 591.9 s, with the strains appearing to fall into two distinct heat resistance phenotypes. The z-value of the most heat-resistant strain was 5.6 degrees C. When dried infant formula containing this strain was rehydrated with water preequilibrated to various temperatures, a more than 4-log reduction in E. sakazakii levels was achieved by preparing the formula with water at 70 degrees C or greater.     

Rapid, specific, and sensitive detection of spoilage molds in orange juice using a real-time Taqman PCR assay

The outgrowth of spoilage organisms, including molds and yeasts, results in significant financial loss to the food industry and wastes natural resources. The objective of this study was to develop a rapid, specific, and sensitive real-time PCR method for detecting spoilage molds during screening of raw materials and final product quality control analysis. The 18S rRNA gene was used to develop PCR primers and probe. With this set of primers and probe, less than 1,000 mold cells per milliliter of orange juice (10 cells per reaction) were detected with the real-time PCR system within 6 to 7 h. No cross-reactivity was found with other common foodborne bacteria, yeasts, or food ingredients. This technique is significantly faster than current detection and identification procedures, which take from days to weeks.     

Detection of Enterobacter sakazakii strains by real-time PCR

A precise 5' nuclease (TaqMan) real-time PCR was developed and validated in house for the specific detection of Enterobacter sakazakii isolates. Specifically designed nonpatented primers and a hydrolysis (TaqMan) probe were used to target the 16S rRNA gene. All 27 E. sakazakii and 141 non-E. sakazakii strains tested with the real-time PCR were identified correctly. To monitor false-negative results, an internal amplification control was coamplified with the same primers used for the E. sakazakii DNA. The detection probability of the assay was 56% when an E. sakazakii cell suspension containing 10(2) CFU/ml was used as template in the PCR (0.5 CFU per reaction) and 100% with a 10(3) CFU/ml suspension. This PCR assay should be very useful for the diagnostic detection of E. sakazakii in foods, especially powdered infant formula, after cultural enrichment.     

基于内参系统的阪崎肠杆菌实时荧光定量PCR检测方法的建立

根据阪崎肠杆菌ompA靶基因设计特异性引物和探针,并加入内参(IAC),建立能够实时监控反应过程的荧光定量PCR检测方法。结果表明,该方法对阪崎肠杆菌基因组DNA的最低检测限为1pg;对细菌的最低检测限为1×10~4 CFU;对含有靶基因质粒的最低检测限为10~3拷贝;Ct值与模板拷贝数均呈良好的线性关系(R~2=0.999)。人工污染试验结果表明,在初始菌量为10CFU/25g奶粉样品时,采用水洗加试剂盒法和水煮法提取DNA,阪崎肠杆菌均在增菌10h时检出。研究结果为进一步优化和完善阪崎肠杆菌分子生物学方法的标准化提供了参考。     

Inactivation of Enterobacter sakazakii in reconstituted infant formula by monocaprylin

Enterobacter sakazakii is an emerging pathogen that causes meningitis, bacteremia, sepsis, and necrotizing enterocolitis in neonates and children, with a mortality rate of 14%. Epidemiological studies have implicated dried infant formula as the principal source of the pathogen. Caprylic acid is a natural eight-carbon fatty acid present in breast milk and bovine milk and is approved as generally recognizable as safe by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The objective of this study was to determine the antibacterial effect of monocaprylin (monoglyceride ester of caprylic acid) on E. sakazakii in reconstituted infant formula. A five-strain mixture of E. sakazakii was inoculated into 10-ml samples of reconstituted infant formula (at 6.0 log CFU/ml) followed by 0, 25, or 50 mM (1%) monocaprylin. The samples were incubated at 37 or 23 degrees C for 0, 1, 6, and 24 h and at 8 or 4 degrees C for 0, 6, 24, and 48 h, and the surviving populations of E. sakazakii at each sampling time were counted. The treatments containing monocaprylin significantly reduced the population of E. sakazakii (P < 0.05) compared with the controls. Monocaprylin (50 mM) reduced the pathogen by >5 log CFU/ml by 1 h of incubation at 37 or 23 degrees C and by 24 h of incubation at 8 or 4 degrees C. Results indicate that monocaprylin could potentially be used to inactivate E. sakazakii in reconstituted infant formula; however, sensory studies are warranted before its use can be recommended.     

柳江县市售国产婴幼儿配方粉中阪崎肠杆菌污染监测分析

目的 了解市售国产婴幼儿配方粉中阪崎肠杆菌污染状况,为消费预警提供科学依据。方法 分别按2011、2012年版国家食源性致病菌监测工作手册对市场上11家国内生产的32份婴幼儿配方粉进行检测。结果 32份样品检出2株阪崎肠杆菌,检出率为6.25%。其中婴幼儿配方奶粉中阪崎肠杆菌检出率4.35%(1/23);婴幼儿谷物食品中阪崎肠杆菌检出率11.11%(1/9)。结论 柳江县市售部分婴幼儿配方粉中存在阪崎肠杆菌污染,食用安全隐患不容忽视,应加强监测力度,预防和控制阪崎肠杆菌引起的食物中毒事件发生。     

Pressure inactivation kinetics of Enterobacter sakazakii in infant formula milk

Survival curves of Enterobacter sakazakii inactivated by high hydrostatic pressure were obtained at four pressure levels (250, 300, 350, and 400 MPa), at temperatures below 30 degrees C, in buffered peptone water (BPW; 0.3%, wt/vol) and infant formula milk (IFM; 16%, wt/vol). A linear model and four nonlinear models (Weibull, log-logistic, modified Gompertz, and Baranyi) were fitted to the data, and the performances of the models were compared. The linear regression model for the survival curves in BPW and IFM at 250 MPa has fitted regression coefficient (R2) values of 0.940 to 0.700, respectively, and root mean square errors (RMSEs) of 0.770 to 0.370. For the other pressure levels, the linear regression function was not appropriate, as there was a strong curvature in the plotted data. The nonlinear regression models with the log-logistic and modified Gompertz equations had R2 values of 0.960 to 0.992 and RMSE values of 0.020 to 0.130 within pressure levels of 250 to 400 MPa, respectively. These results indicate that they are both better models for describing the pressure inactivation kinetics of E. sakazakii in IFM and BPW than the Weibull distribution function, which has an R2 minimum value of 0.832 and an RMSE maximum value of 0.650 at 400 MPa. On the other hand, the parameters for the Weibull distribution function, log-logistic model, and modified Gompertz equation did not have a clear dependence on pressure. The Baranyi model was also analyzed, and it was concluded that this model provided a reasonably good fit and could be used to develop predictions of survival data at pressures other than the experimental pressure levels in the range studied. The results provide accurate predictions of survival curves at different pressure levels and will be beneficial to the food industry in selecting optimum combinations of pressure and time to obtain desired target levels of E. sakazakii inactivation in IFM.     

Development of an immobilization and detection method of Enterobacter sakazakii from powdered infant formula

Enterobacter sakazakii is an emerging opportunistic pathogen that is associated with rare but life-threatening cases of meningitis, necrotizing enterocolitis, and sepsis in premature and full-term infants. In the present study, a procedure was developed for immobilization of E. sakazakii with zirconium hydroxide coupled with detection by a species-specific duplex PCR, based on 16s-23s rDNA internal transcribed spacer (ITS) and ompA gene. Specificity of duplex PCR was tested against two-type strains, six isolates of E. sakazakii and other eight non-E. sakazakii species. When pure culture of E. sakazakii was used for immobilization, total recovery rate ranged from 79.4% to 99.6% of input bacteria, and the detection limit of duplex PCR was 3x10(5)CFU/ml. Different levels of E. sakazakii were inoculated into 90ml reconstituted powdered infant formula (PIF), and detection limit of duplex PCR was 3x10(0)CFU/ml with 24-30h enrichment after immobilization. When the experiment was performed in the presence of 10(2)CFU/ml Salmonella typhimurium, the detection limit of duplex PCR was not affected after enrichment. Seven out of 13 commercial PIF were detected positive by duplex PCR after immobilization, while only three were positive by biological methods. This study demonstrates that the combination of immobilization method with duplex PCR is easy, rapid, and efficient, and may have applications for the detection of E. sakazakii in more PIF samples.     

Gamma radiation sensitivity of Enterobacter sakazakii in dehydrated powdered infant formula

The observed Enterobacter sakazakii D10-values for tryptic soy broth and dehydrated powdered infant formula were 0.27 +/- 0.05 and 0.76 +/- 0.08 kGy, respectively. A decrease of approximately 3 log in the dehydrated powdered infant formula was obtained by irradiation with 3.0 kGy or rehydration with hot water at 80 degrees C. No recoverable bacteria were found in the powdered infant formula irradiated at 5.0 kGy and stored, either before or after rehydration. A radiation dose of up to 5.0 kGy had no marked effect on the sensory properties of the dehydrated powdered infant formula after rehydration and heating. Gamma radiation could potentially be used to inactivate E. sakazakii in dehydrated powdered infant formula; however, nutritional studies need to be conducted before the use of radiation can be recommended.     

婴幼儿配方食品中阪崎肠杆菌的计数结果不确定度评定

[目的] 了解专项抽查的婴儿配方食品中的阪崎肠杆菌指标状况,并探讨阪崎肠杆菌的计数结果的不确定度评定方法。[方法] 按照GB 4789.1-2010 《食品微生物学检验 总则》和GB 4789.40-2016 《食品微生物学检验 阪崎肠杆菌检验》进行了抽样和检测, 依据JJF1059.1-2012 《测量不确定度评定与表示》及贝塞尔统计学方法对计数结果进行不确定度评定。[结果]22批次婴儿配方食品中有1批次检出阪崎肠杆菌,检出率为4.55%, 该批次样品中阪崎肠杆菌平均计数为25.5MPN/100g,计数结果扩展标准不确定度为2.72MPN/100g。[结论] 本次评估依据阪崎肠杆菌检计数检验国家标准,对4次保温培养节点进行了分析,结果表明固液混合过程,酵液取样体积,阪崎肠杆菌显色平板上可疑菌落选择和MPN法重复计数的四个不确定度较大,是记数检验过程中的重要环节。     

婴儿配方粉中阪崎肠杆菌荧光定量PCR检测方法的建立

建立奶粉中阪崎肠杆菌荧光定量PCR检测方法,为准确、快速地定量检测阪崎肠杆菌奠定基础。根据阪崎肠杆菌16S rDNA基因序列,设计特异引物和荧光标记探针并合成,用PCR扩增产物克隆的重组质粒作为阳性对照,经紫外分光光度计测定重组质粒浓度．梯度稀释后作为标准品绘制标准曲线,其Ct值与模板浓度有良好的线形关系,相关系数R^2值为：0．997,可以用于阪崎肠杆菌浓度鉴定。用该方法检测阪崎肠杆菌样品21份,阳性4份,阳性检出率为19％,与常规检测方法结果完全符合。本文建立的检测阪崎肠杆菌的荧光定量PCR方法,较常规技术更为简便、快速,有很好的应用前景和研究价值。     

婴幼儿奶粉中阪崎肠杆菌双重荧光PCR快速检测方法的建立

旨在建立针对阪崎肠杆菌的双重荧光PCR快速检测方法。以阪崎肠杆菌局部大分子合成(MMS)操纵子和外膜蛋白A(ompA)为靶基因,建立双重荧光PCR反应体系,探讨该体系的特异性、灵敏度和抗干扰能力。结果表明,双重荧光PCR体系对阪崎肠杆菌的灵敏度为4.3×10³ CFU/mL,人工污染初始菌量为2 CFU/100 g奶粉样品增菌24 h即可检出;39株实验菌中的15株阪崎肠杆菌出现特异性扩增,24株非阪崎肠杆菌未出现特异性扩增。本研究所建立的双重荧光PCR体系特异好、灵敏度较高及抗干扰能力强,可用于婴幼儿奶粉中阪崎肠杆菌的快速检测。     

Inhibition of growth of Enterobacter sakazakii in reconstituted infant formula by the lactoperoxidase system

Neonatal bacteremia and meningitis caused by the opportunistic pathogen Enterobacter sakazakii have been associated with the consumption of reconstituted powdered infant formula. Lactoperoxidase (LPO), present in mammalian milk, is known to inhibit the growth of enteric pathogens. We undertook a study to determine if the lactoperoxidase system (LPOS) will inhibit the growth of E. sakazakii in a milk-based powdered infant formula reconstituted with water. Initially at 0.04 CFU/ml, E. sakazakii grew to 2.40 to 2.74 log CFU/ml in reconstituted infant formula held at 30 or 37 degrees C for 8 h and to 0.6 log CFU/ ml in formula held for 12 h at 21 degrees C. The pathogen was not detected (less than 1 CFU/227 ml) by enrichment of formula treated with 10 to 30 microg/ml LPO and stored for 24 h at 37 degrees C or 30 microg/ml LPO and stored for 24 h at 30 degrees C. Populations of E. sakazakii, initially at 4.40 log CFU/ml of reconstituted infant formula containing 5 microg/ml LPO, did not increase significantly (P > 0.05) for up to 12 h at 21 and 30 degrees C. Populations either decreased significantly or were unchanged in formula supplemented with 10 microg/ml LPO and stored at 21, 30, or 37 degrees C for up to 24, 8, and 8 h, respectively. Results indicate that LPOS can be used to control the growth of E. sakazakii in reconstituted infant formula, thereby potentially reducing the risk of neonatal infections resulting from consumption of formula that may be contaminated with the pathogen.     

环介导等温扩增法快速检测乳中阪崎肠杆菌

利用环介导等温扩增方法的快速、简便等优点,建立一种检测乳中阪崎肠杆菌的方法。以阪崎肠杆菌的OmpA序列为靶基因,设计特异性引物。优化并建立LAMP检测乳中阪崎肠杆菌的方法。结果表明,LAMP检测阪崎肠杆菌纯培养物的灵敏度为3.7×101cfu/mL,其灵敏度是PCR方法的10倍。人工污染阪崎肠杆菌灭菌乳的检测限为4.3×101cfu/mL。对23株致病菌进行特异性实验,特异性良好。该方法具有特异性强、灵敏度高、设备简便、耗时短等优点,在食品检测中具有良好的应用前景。      

Growth of Enterobacter sakazakii in reconstituted infant formula as affected by composition and temperature

The ability of Enterobacter sakazakii to cause infections in infants, coupled with its documented presence in some lots of commercially manufactured powdered infant formula, raises a concern about the potential for its growth in reconstituted formula, with consequent increased safety risk. A study was done to determine these characteristics in four commercial milk-based powdered infant formulas and two soy-based formulas reconstituted with water and inoculated with a 10-strain mixture of E. sakazakii at populations of 0.02 and 0.53 CFU/ml (ca. 13 CFU/100 g and ca. 409 CFU/100 g of powdered formula, respectively). Reconstituted formulas were stored at 4, 12, 21, and 30 degrees C, and populations were monitored up to 72 h. E. sakazakii did not grow in formulas stored at 4 degrees C, although it was detected by enrichment of all formulas 72 h after reconstitution. Initially at a population of 0.02 CFU/ml, E. sakazakii grew to populations > or = 1 log CFU/ml of reconstituted formulas held at 12, 21, and 30 degrees C for 48, 12, and 8 h, respectively. At an initial population of 0.53 CFU/ml, the pathogen grew to populations > or = 1 log CFU/ml in reconstituted infant formula held at 12 and 21 degrees C for 24 and 8 h, respectively, and to populations 2.55 to 3.14 log CFU/ml when held at 30 degrees C for 8 h. Populations initially at 0.02 and 0.53 CFU/ml of reconstituted formula increased to < or = 0.25 and 0.4 log CFU/ml, respectively, when formulas were held at 30 degrees C for 4 h. Growth was not greatly influenced by the composition of formulas. Results show that the hang time for reconstituted infant formula held at temperatures in neonatal intensive care units should be no longer than 4 h. Portions of reconstituted infant formula not fed to infants should be stored at < or = 4 degrees C, a temperature at which E. sakazakii will not grow.     

Rapid, specific detection of Salmonella Enteritidis in pooled eggs by real-time PCR

An assay was developed for the specific detection of Salmonella Enteritidis in eggs with the use of an application of the fluorogenic 5' nuclease assay (TaqMan). In this assay, a segment of the gene sefA specific to Salmonella group D strains such as Salmonella Enteritidis was used. The amplification of the target gene products was monitored in real-time by incorporating a fluorescent dye-labeled gene-specific probe in the PCR reaction. This method correctly detected and distinguished Salmonella Enteritidis from nearly 50 of non-group D Salmonella and other non-Salmonella strains. Detection of the sefA gene was linear for DNA extracted from approximately 10(2) to 10(9) CFU/ml in phosphate-buffered saline and 10(3) to 10(8) CFU/ml in raw egg. In two trials, when applied to detection of Salmonella Enteritidis in homogenized egg pools and compared with conventional culture methods, the newly developed PCR method yielded a 100% correlation with results obtained by a conventional culture method. However, the PCR method required only 2 days, compared to the 5 days required by the culture method. The sensitivity of this assay was approximately less than 1 CFU/600 g of egg pool. The real-time PCR assay proved to be a rapid, highly sensitive test for detection and quantification of low concentrations of Salmonella Enteritidis in egg samples.     

环介导等温扩增法快速检测乳中阪崎肠杆菌

利用环介导等温扩增方法的快速、简便等优点,建立一种检测乳中阪崎肠杆菌的方法.以阪崎肠杆菌的OmpA序列为靶基因,设计特异性引物.优化并建立LAMP检测乳中阪崎肠杆菌的方法.结果表明,LAMP检测阪崎肠杆菌纯培养物的灵敏度为3.7×101cfu/mL,其灵敏度是PCR方法的10倍.人工污染阪崎肠杆菌灭菌乳的检测限为4.3×101 cfu/mL.对23株致病菌进行特异性实验,特异性良好.该方法具有特异性强、灵敏度高、设备简便、耗时短等优点,在食品检测中具有良好的应用前景.