南京市某食品厂酱卤熟肉制品生产加工过程微生物污染状况分析

目的了解南京市某食品厂酱卤熟肉制品加工过程中微生物污染状况及分布情况。方法 2016—2017年在南京市某食品厂采集生产加工过程中食品样品120份(原辅料60份、中间产品28份、成品24份、终产品8份)、环境样品204份、空气样品58份和生产用水14份,共396份,按照GB 4789食品微生物学检验系列标准和GB/T 16294—2010《医药工业洁净室(区)沉降菌的测试方法》对卫生指示菌和主要食源性致病菌进行检测,并对沙门菌进行血清型鉴定。结果在食品样品和环境样品中,李斯特菌检出率为7.4%(24/324),金黄色葡萄球菌检出率为2.6%(5/196),沙门菌检出率为1.9%(6/324);其中李斯特菌有2株单核细胞增生李斯特菌,其他以格氏李斯特菌和伊氏李斯特菌为主;沙门菌经血清学分型共4种血清型,分别为肠炎沙门菌(2株)、鼠伤寒沙门菌(2株)、依桑吉沙门菌(1株)和亚利桑那沙门菌(1株)。在原辅料、中间产品以及人员、仪器设备、清洁工具中均有致病菌检出,但成品和终产品中未检出致病菌。结论酱卤熟肉制品生产过程原辅料和环境中均存在多种致病菌污染。     

食源性微生物检测及溯源研究进展

食源性微生物的检测及溯源技术在食品安全监管中至关重要。传统的生化鉴定、抗生素耐性分析、血清学分型等方法已大量用于食源性微生物的检测及溯源分析。随着分子生物学、免疫学、材料学、生物信息学等相关学科与技术的快速发展,出现了许多较传统方法更灵敏、专属性更强、通量更高的新型简易检测与溯源技术。本文就近几年食源性微生物的检测及溯源技术进行综述,以期为检测机构及相关研究人员合理选择检测溯源方法提供有力参考。     

副溶血性弧菌多克隆抗体制备及应用

以热灭活副溶血性弧菌(Vibrio parahaemolyticus,VP ATCC17802)免疫新西兰大白兔制备多克隆抗体,用间接酶联免疫吸附法测定抗血清效价,纯化后的多克隆抗体效价为512000。该抗体与5株副溶血性弧菌均能特异性结合,但与其他12株非副溶血性弧菌无交叉反应。在此基础之上建立了间接竞争酶联免疫吸附法(indirect competitive enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay,ic-ELISA),并优化了抗原抗体浓度、二抗浓度、封闭液等条件。结果表明,该法的线性范围为5×10^4~107CFU/m L,线性回归方程为y=0.21x-0.74(R2=0.99),IC50为106CFU/m L,最低检出限为1.7×10^4CFU/m L,板内变异系数为2.61%~4.15%,板间变异系数为4.71%~8.74%。用建立的ic-ELISA检测市场中鱼、贝类养殖水和实验室用水中的VP,实验结果与国标检测方法的结果一致。该方法快速便捷,灵敏度高,准确性好,为进一步研究VP的快速检测奠定了基础。     

Recent developments in nanotechnology transforming the agricultural sector: a transition replete with opportunities

The applications and benefits of nanotechnology in the agricultural sector have attracted considerable attention, particularly in the invention of unique nanopesticides and nanofertilisers. The contemporary developments in nanotechnology are acknowledged and the most significant opportunities awaiting the agriculture sector from the recent scientific and technical literature are addressed. This review discusses the significance of recent trends in nanomaterial‐based sensors available for the sustainable management of agricultural soil, as well as the role of nanotechnology in detection and protection against plant pathogens, and for food quality and safety. Novel nanosensors have been reported for primary applications in improving crop practices, food quality, and packaging methods, thus will change the agricultural sector for potentially better and healthier food products. Nanotechnology is well‐known to play a significant role in the effective management of phytopathogens, nutrient utilisation, controlled release of pesticides, and fertilisers. Research and scientific gaps to be overcome and fundamental questions have been addressed to fuel active development and application of nanotechnology. Together, nanoscience, nanoengineering, and nanotechnology offer a plethora of opportunities, proving a viable alternative in the agriculture and food processing sector, by providing a novel and advanced solutions. © 2017 Society of Chemical Industry     

Enhanced phagocytosis of Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans cells by macrophages activated by a probiotic Lactobacillus strain

The activation of phagocytosis is one important approach to clearing pathogenic cells in a host. This study evaluated the ability of probiotic lactobacilli to induce phagocytic activity as well as the clearance of a periodontal pathogen, Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans. First, the activation of phagocytosis was found by using lyophilized dead cells. Probiotic Lactobacillus strains significantly enhanced the phagocytic activity of macrophage cells, indicating that the probiotic lactobacilli have a remarkable ability to stimulate the macrophages. Essentially, 3 Lactobacillus strains tested did not have any critical toxic effect on the murine macrophage, and Lactobacillus johnsonii NBRC 13952 showed the least cytotoxic effect on the RAW264.7 macrophages. The expression of classically activated macrophage markers, IL-1β, and cluster of differentiation 80 increased by L. johnsonii NBRC 13952; however, there was no significant difference for IL-18. The highest phagocytic activity by macrophages was found in a condition in which the macrophage activated by L. johnsonii NBRC 13952 functions to kill the cells of A. actinomycetemcomitans. Correlating with the result, a high amount of hypodiploid DNA (SubG1) was detected from the macrophage cells stimulated by L. johnsonii NBRC 13952. Taken together, the results suggest that macrophages activated by the Lactobacillus strain can facilitate the phagocytosis of A. actinomycetemcomitans cells by linking with enhanced apoptotic activities. In conclusion, L. johnsonii NBRC 13952 has a certain role in activating the RAW264.7 macrophages, thereby counteracting the infection of A. actinomycetemcomitans.     

Efficacy of thyme oil-alginate-based coating in reducing foodborne pathogens on fresh-cut apples

In this study, the inhibition of an alginate-based edible coating (EC) containing thyme oil (0.05%, 0.35% and 0.65%) was evaluated against Listeria monocytogenes, Salmonella Typhimurium, Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli O157:H7 inoculated onto fresh-cut apples. To investigate the antibacterial mechanism of thyme oil, the constituent compounds of that were analysed by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS), and the cellular damage of pathogens was observed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Results showed that alginate-based EC containing thyme oil effectively inhibited the growth of pathogens on fresh-cut apples. GC-MS analysis revealed thymol (47.23%) as the major compounds in thyme oil. SEM showed that the cell membrane of foodborne pathogens was damaged by thyme oil, causing their inactivation. Treatment with alginate-based EC containing 0.05% thyme oil preserved the sensory characteristics of fresh-cut apples. Therefore, using alginate-based EC with thyme oil may represent a potential approach to preserve and enhance the safety of fresh-cut apples.     

Antimicrobial activity of acid-hydrolyzed Citrus unshiu peel extract in milk

Citrus fruit (Citrus unshiu) peels were extracted with hot water and then acid-hydrolyzed using hydrochloric acid. Antimicrobial activities of acid-hydrolyzed Citrus unshiu peel extract were evaluated against pathogenic bacteria, including Bacillus cereus, Staphylococcus aureus, and Listeria monocytogenes. Antilisterial effect was also determined by adding extracts at 1, 2, and 4% to whole, low-fat, and skim milk. The cell numbers of B. cereus, Staph. aureus, and L. monocytogenes cultures treated with acid-hydrolyzed extract for 12 h at 35°C were reduced from about 8 log cfu/mL to <1 log cfu/mL. Bacillus cereus was more sensitive to acid-hydrolyzed Citrus unshiu peel extract than were the other bacteria. The addition of 4% acid-hydrolyzed Citrus unshiu extracts to all types of milk inhibited the growth of L. monocytogenes within 1 d of storage at 4°C. The results indicated that Citrus unshiu peel extracts, after acid hydrolysis, effectively inhibited the growth of pathogenic bacteria. These findings indicate that acid hydrolysis of Citrus unshiu peel facilitates its use as a natural antimicrobial agent for food products.     

常见食源性致病菌胞外代谢轮廓分析

寻找常见食源性致病菌间特征性代谢产物,是研发食品安全快速高效监控技术的基础。本文直接利用常见食源性致病菌发酵液冻干,经硅烷化试剂衍生,并采用气相色谱-质谱技术(GC-MS)对代谢产物进行分析,同时进行NIST11谱图库检索并分类,并对数据进行热图和主成分(PCA)分析。研究发现,发酵液中有大量有机酸、醇类和胺类等物质产生,且菌种间各代谢产物种类和相对含量差异显著;同时各菌间含有丰富的特有代谢产物,其中部分特有代谢产物在其他菌株中未见报道。通过热图和PCA分析各菌株胞外代谢轮廓可知,24 h时各菌株间能够明显区分,同时去除糖类和氨基酸后,PCA区分鉴定效果明显提高,尤其在24 h时最好。研究表明,胞外代谢轮廓分析可以用于寻找常见食源性致病菌生物标志物和菌种区分鉴定,同时部分菌种间特有的代谢产物有望成为常见食源性致病菌潜在生物标志物。     

DNA微阵列在食品营养与安全中的应用与展望

DNA微阵列是一种高通量基因检测和分析技术,主要概括介绍DNA微阵列在营养基因组学、食源性病原体检测、转基因食品和饮食补充剂安全性评价中的应用。     

Puffer fish and its consumption: To eat or not to eat?

This systematic review was done to examine the substantial increase in the number of intoxication cases in puffer fish associated with tetrodotoxin. In the past 5 years, 430 cases of intoxication and 52 deaths associated with puffer fish have been reported worldwide. It has also been verified that puffer fish have migrated to different regions, which has led to a negative environmental impact. Based on the information obtained herein, consumption of puffer fish should be legally limited, although it still remains very popular in several regions with negative social and economic impacts.