Projects

Intervention Technologies for Enhancing the Safety and Security of Fresh and Minimally Processed Produce and Solid Plant-Derived Foods Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 409637

Non-Thermal and Advanced Thermal Food Processing Intervention Technologies Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 410263

Processing Intervention Technologies for Enhancing the Safety and Security of Fluid Foods and Beverages Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 410488

Irradiation Sensitivity of Fresh and Fresh-Cut Vegetables Nonfunded Cooperative Agreement (N)   Accession Number: 414303

Publications

Ultraviolet Light (254 nm) Inactivation of Listeria monocytogenes on frankfurters that contain potassium lactate and sodium diacetate - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (02-Dec-08)

Shelf-Life Study of an Orange Juice-Milk Based Beverage after PEF and Thermal Processing - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (08-Nov-08)

Factors Affecting Thermally Induced Furan Formation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Fan, X., Huang, L., Sokorai, K.J. 2008. Factors Affecting Thermally Induced Furan Formation. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 56:9490-9494.

Retention of Quality and Nutritional Value of Thirteen Fresh-cut Vegetables Treated with Low Dose Radiation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Fan, X., Sokorai, K.J. 2008. Retention of Quality and Nutritional Value of Thirteen Fresh-cut Vegetables Treated with Low Dose Radiation. Journal of Food Science. 73(7):S367:S372.

Effect of hot water surface pasteurization of whole fruit on shelf life and quality of fresh-cut cantaloupes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Fan, X., Annous, B.A., Beaulieu, J.C., Sites, J.E. 2008. Effect of hot water surface pasteurization of whole fruit on shelf life and quality of fresh-cut cantaloupes. Journal of Food Science. 73(3):M91-M98.

Irradiation of Fresh and Fresh-Cut Fruits and Vegetables - (Trade Journal)

Fan, X., Niemira, B.A., Prakash, A. 2008. Irradiation of Fresh and Fresh-Cut Fruits and Vegetables. Food Technology. 3:36-43.

Effect of ionizing radiation on furan formation in fresh-cut fruits and vegetables - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Fan, X., Sokorai, K.J. 2008. Effect of ionizing radiation on furan formation in fresh-cut fruits and vegetables. Journal of Food Science. 73(2):C79-C83.

Flash Pasteurization inactivation of Listeria innocua on frankfurters that contain potassium lactate and sodium diacetate - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Sommers, C.H., Geveke, D.J., Fan, X. 2008. Flash Pasteurization inactivation of Listeria innocua on frankfurters that contain potassium lactate and sodium diacetate. Journal of Food Science. M1-M3.

Furan formation in sugar solutions and apple cider upon ultraviolet treatment - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Fan, X., Geveke, D.J. 2007. Furan formation in sugar solutions and apple cider upon ultraviolet treatment. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 55:7816-7821.

Responses of 'golden Delicious' Apples to 1-Mcp Applied in Air Or Water - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Argenta, L.C., Fan, X., Mattheis, J.P. 2007. Responses of 'golden delicious' apples to 1-mcp applied in air or water. HortScience. 42:1651-1655.

Microbial Quality of Fresh-Cut Iceberg Lettuce Washed in Warm Or Cold Water and Irradiated in a Modified Atmosphere Package - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Rajkowski, K.T., Fan, X. 2008. Microbial quality of fresh-cut iceberg lettuce washed in warm or cold water and irradiated in a modified atmosphere package. Journal of Food Safety. 28:248-260.

Radio Frequency Electric Fields Processing of Orange Juice - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Geveke, D.J., Fan, X., Brunkhorst, C. 2007. Radio frequency electric fields processing of orange juice. Innovative Food Science and Emerging Technologies. 8:549-554.

Effects of Ionizing Radiation on Quality of Frozen Corn and Peas - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Fan, X., Sokorai, K.J. 2007. Effects of ionizing radiation on quality of frozen corn and peas. Journal of Food Protection. 70(8):1901-1908.

Modeling the Irradiation-Followed-by-Heat Inactivation of Salmonella Inoculated in Liquid Whole Egg - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Alvarez, I., Niemira, B.A., Fan, X., Sommers, C.H. 2007. Modeling the irradiation-followed-by-heat inactivation of salmonella inoculated in liquid whole egg. Journal of Food Science. 72(5):M145-M152.

Inactivation of Salmonella Enteriditis and Salmonella Senftenberg in liquid whole egg using generally recognized as safe additives, ionizing radiation and heat - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Alvarez, I., Niemira, B.A., Fan, X., Sommers, C.H. 2007. Inactivation of Salmonella Enteriditis and Salmonella Senftenberg in liquid whole egg using generally recognized as safe additives, ionizing radiation and heat. Journal of Food Protection. 70(6):1402-1409.

Effectiveness of Ionizing Radiation in Reducing Furan and Acrylamide Levels in Foods - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Fan, X., Mastovska, K. 2006. Effectiveness of ionizing radiation in reducing furan and acrylamide levels in foods. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 54:8266-8270.

Effects of Negative Air Ions on Escherichia Coli Atcc 25922 Inoculated onto Mung Bean Seed and Apple Fruit - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Fan, X., Fett, W.F., Mitchell, B.W. 2007. Effects of negative air ions on escherichia coli atcc 25922 inoculated onto mung bean seed and apple fruit . Journal of Food Protection. 70(1):204-208.

Effect of Gamma Radiation on Furan Formation in Ready-to-Eat Products and Their Ingredients - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Fan, X., Sommers, C.H. 2006. Effect of gamma radiation on furan formation in ready-to-eat products and their ingredients. Journal of Food Science. 71(7):C407-C412.

Effects of Ultrasound, Irradiation, and Acidic Electrolyzed Water on Germination of Alfalfa and Broccoli Seeds and on Escherichia Coli O157:h7 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kim, H., Feng, H., Kushad, M., Fan, X. 2006. Effects of ultrasound, irradiation, and acidic electrolyzed water on germination of alfalfa and broccoli seeds and on escherichia coli o157:h7. Journal of Food Science. 71(6):M168-M173.

Responses of 'golden Delicious' Apples to 1-Mcp Applied in Air and Water - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Argenta, L.C., Fan, X., Mattheis, J.P. 2006. Responses of 'golden delicious' apples to 1-mcp applied in air and water. Annual Meeting Horticultural Society. Hort Science. 41:1052.

Ionizing Radiation of Eggs - (Book/Chapter) - (20-Mar-06)

Effect of Vacuum Steam Vacuum Treatment on Microbial Quality of Whole and Fresh-Cut Cantloupe Pieces - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ukuku, D.O., Kozempel, M.F., Fan, X. 2006. Effect of vacuum steam vacuum treatment on microbial quality of whole and fresh-cut cantloupe pieces. Journal of Food Protection. 69(7):1623-1629.

Use of Hot Water Surface Treatment of Whole Fruit and Gamma Irradiation to Maintain Quality of Fresh-Cut Cantaloupe - (Abstract)

Fan, X., Annous, B.A., Mattheis, J.P. 2006. Use of hot water surface treatment of whole fruit and gamma irradiation to maintain quality of fresh-cut cantaloupe. IFT Annual Meeting, June 24-28, 2006, Orlando, FL. Abstract #078F-04, p. 1.

Hot Water Surface Treatment and Gamma Irradiation Reduce Microbial Population and Maintain Quality of Fresh-Cut Cantaloupe - (Abstract)

Fan, X., Annous, B.A., Mattheis, J.P. 2006. Hot water surface treatment and gamma irradiation reduce microbial population and maintain quality of fresh-cut cantaloupe. International Fresh-cut Produce Association and S-294 Multi-State Research Project Meeting April 27-30, 2006, Baltimore, MD. Abstract #022-06, p. 13.

Inactivation of Salmonella Serovars in Liquid Whole Egg by Heat Following Irradiation Treatments - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (11-Feb-06)

Control of Irradiation-Induced Lipid Oxidation and Volatile Sulfur Compounds Using Antioxidants in Raw Meat and Ready-to-Eat Meat Products - (Book/Chapter)

Fan, X. 2007. Control of irradiation-induced lipid oxidation and volatile sulfur compounds using antioxidants in raw meat and ready-to-eat meat products. In: Shahidi, F., Ho, C-T., editors. Antioxidant Measurement and Applications. Washington, DC: ACS Symposium Series. p. 401-418.

Nonthermal Inactivation of E. Coli in Fruit Juices Using Radio Frequency Electric Fields - (Book/Chapter)

Geveke, D.J., Brunkhorst, C., Cooke, P.H., Fan, X. 2006. Nonthermal inactivation of e. coli in fruit juices using radio frequency electric fields . In: Juneja, V.K., Cherry, J.P., Tunick, M.H., editors. Advances in Microbial Food Safety. Washington, D.C.:American Chemical Society. p. 121-139.

Inactivation of Salmonella in Liquid Whole Egg by Ionizing Radiation and Heat - (Abstract)

Alvarez, I., Niemira, B.A., Fan, X., Sommers, C.H. 2005. Inactivation of salmonella in liquid whole egg by ionizing radiation and heat. Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting and Food Expo, July 16-20, 2005, New Orleans, LA. p. 108-4.

Reduction of Toxic and Undesirable Chemical Compounds in Food by Ionizing Irradiation - (Abstract)

Fan, X. 2006. Reduction of toxic and undesirable chemical compounds in food by ionizing irradiation. 231st ACS National Meeting. March 26-30, 2006. Atlanta, GA. Abstract# AGFD 190, p. 20.

Irradiated Ground Beef for National School Lunch Program - (Book/Chapter)

Fan, X. 2006. Irradiated ground beef for national school lunch program. In Sommers, C.H., Fan. X., editors. Food Irradiation Research and Technology. Ames, Iowa. IFT Press/Blackwell Publishing. p. 237-248.

Combination of Hot Water Surface Pasteurization of Whole Fruit and Low Dose Gamma Irradiation of Fresh-Cut Cantaloupe - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Fan, X., Annous, B.A., Sokorai, K.J., Burke, A.M., Mattheis, J.P. 2006. Combination of hot water surface pasteurization of whole fruit and low dose gamma irradiation of fresh-cut cantaloupe. Journal of Food Protection. 69(4):912-919.

The Effect of Grapefruit Extract and Temperature Abuse on Growth of Clostridium Perfringens from Spore Inocula in Marinated, Sous-Vide Chicken Products - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Juneja, V.K., Fan, X., Pena-Ramos, A., Diaz, M., Pacheco-Aguilar, R. 2006. The effect of grapefruit extract and temperature abuse on growth of clostridium perfringens from spore inocula in marinated, sous-vide chicken products. Innovative Food Science and Emerging Technologies. 7:100-106.

Inactivation of Pathogens in Complex Ready-to-Eat Foods Using Gamma Irradiation - (Abstract)

Alvarez, I., Niemira, B.A., Fan, X., Sommers, C.H. 2005. Inactivation of pathogens in complex ready-to-eat foods using gamma irradiation [abstract]. Institute of Food Technologists Nonthermal Processing Division Workshop. p.1.

Low Dose Irradiation of Fresh-Cut Produce: Safety, Sensory and Shelf Life - (Book/Chapter) - (18-Aug-05)

Reduction of Irradiation-Induced Quality Changes by Rosemary Extract in Ready-to-Eat Turkey Product - (Book/Chapter)

Fan, X., Sommers, C.H., Sokorai, K.J. 2006. Reduction of irradiation-induced quality changes by rosemary extract in ready-to-eat turkey product. In Havkin-Frenkel, D., Frenkel, C., Dudai, N., editors. Proceeding of the First International Symposium on Natural Preservatives in Food Systems. Acta Horticulture 709:61-67.

Volatile Sulfur Compounds Contribute to the Irradiation-Induced off-Odor in Orange Juice - (Abstract)

Fan, X. 2005. Volatile sulfur compounds contribute to the irradiation-induced off-odor in orange juice. IFT/EFFoST Nonthermal Processing Division Workshop, Septerm 15-16, 2005, ERRC, Wyndmoor, PA 19038. Abstract #4, p. 79.

Ionizing Irradiation Increases Antioxidant Capacity and Phenolic Content of Fresh-Cut Vegetables - (Abstract)

Fan, X., Sokorai, K.J. 2005. Ionizing irradiation increases antioxidant capacity and phenolic content of fresh-cut vegetables. IFT/EFFoST Nonthermal Processing Division Workshop, September 15-16, 2005, ERRC, Wyndmoor, PA. Abstract #3, p. 80.

Formation of Furan from Carbohydrates and Ascorbic Acid Following Exposure to Ionizing Radiation and Thermal Processing - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Fan, X. 2005. Formation of furan from carbohydrates and ascorbic acid following exposure to ionizing radiation and thermal processing. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 53:7826-7831.

Radiation Sensitivity and Quality of Fresh-Cut Vegetables Exposed to Gamma Radiation - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Fan, X., Niemira, B.A., Rajkowski, K.T., Sokorai, K.J. 2006. Radiation sensitivity and quality of fresh-cut vegetables exposed to gamma radiation. IAEA, July 22-30, 2005, Islamabad, Pakistan. p. 286-293.

Studies of Post-Irradiation Survival of Listeria Monocytogenes and L. Innocua on Endive, Regrowth under Modified Atmosphere Packaging and Product Sensory Qualities - (Proceedings/Symposium) - (11-Jul-05)

Effects of Calcium Ascorbate and Ionizing Radiation on the Survival of Listeria Monocytogenes and Product Quality of Fresh-Cut ¿gala¿ Apples - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Fan, X., Sokorai, K.J., Sommers, C.H., Niemira, B.A., Mattheis, J.P. 2005. Effects of calcium ascorbate and ionizing radiation on the survival of listeria monocytogenes and product quality of fresh-cut ¿gala¿ apples. Journal of Food Science. M352-358.

Trends in Food Irradiation - (Abstract)

Niemira, B.A., Fan, X., Sommers, C.H., Alvarez, I. 2005. Trends in food irradiation. University of Sao Paulo, June 15, 2005, Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Irradiation of Fresh and Fresh-Cut Produce - (Abstract)

Niemira, B.A., Fan, X. 2005. Irradiation of fresh and fresh-cut produce. Brazilian Association for Food Protection Annual Meeting, June 13-14 2005, Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Impact of Ionizing Radiation and Thermal Treatments on Furan Levels in Fruit Juices - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Fan, X. 2005. Impact of ionizing radiation and thermal treatments on furan levels in fruit juices. Journal of Food Science. 70(7):E409-E414.

Assessment of Quality Attributes of Fresh-Cut Vegetables Exposed to Ionizing Radiation - (Abstract)

Fan, X. 2005. Assessment of quality attributes of fresh-cut vegetables exposed to ionizing radiation (abstract). International Fresh-Cut Processors Association. Paper No. 014-04.

Interactive Effects of 1-Mcp, Methyl Jasmonate and CA Storage on Quality of 'fuji' Apple Fruit - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Argenta, L., Mattheis, J.P., Fan, X. 2005. Interactive effects of 1-MCP, methyl jasmonate and CA storage on quality of 'Fuji' apple fruit. Controlled Atmosphere Conference Proceedings.

Interactive Responses of 'gala' Apple Fruit Volatile Production to Controlled Atmosphere Storage and Chemcial Inhibition of Ethylene Action - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Mattheis, J.P., Fan, X., Argenta, L.C. 2005. Interactive responses of 'Gala' apple fruit volatile production to controlled atmosphere storage and chemcial inhibition of ethylene action. Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry 53(11):4510-4516.

Use of Rosemary Extract to Reduce Undesirable Quality Changes of Ready-to-Eat Turkey Bologna Induced by Ionizing Radiation - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Fan, X., Sommers, C.H. 2005. Use of rosemary extract to reduce undesirable quality changes of ready-to-eat turkey bologna induced by ionizing radiation. International Symposium on Natural Preservatives in Food Systems, March 30-31, 2005, Princeton, NJ. Abstract #4, p. 27.

Effects of Calcium Ascorbate, An Antioxidant and Antibrowning Agent, on Radiation Resistance of L. Monocytogenes and Quality of "gala" Apple Slices - (Abstract)

Fan, X., Sokorai, K.J., Sommers, C.H., Niemira, B.A., Mattheis, J.P. 2005. Effects of calcium ascorbate, an antioxidant and antibrowning agent, on radiation resistance of l. monocytogenes and quality of "gala" apple slices. Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting, July 16-20, 2004, New Orleans, LA. p. 36E-31.

Irradiation Destruct Values of Shigella Sonnie, Salmonella Or Escherichia Coli O157:h7 and Post Irradiation Survival and Regrowth of Indigenous Microflora on Vegetable Sprouts and on Warm/cold Water-Washed Cut Iceberg Lettuce - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Rajkowski, K.T., Fan, X., Sommers, C.H., Niemira, B.A. 2006. Irradiation destruct values of shigella sonnie, salmonella or escherichia coli o157:h7 and post irradiation survival and regrowth of indigenous microflora on vegetable sprouts and on warm/cold water-washed cut iceberg lettuce. IAEA, July 25-29, 2005, Vienna, Austria. p. 317-324.

Effect of Sequential Treatment of Warm Water Dip and Low Dose Gamma Irradiation on the Quality of Fresh-Cut Green Onions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kim, H., Feng, H., Toshkov, S.A., Fan, X. 2005. Effect of sequential treatment of warm water dip and low dose gamma irradiation on the quality of fresh-cut green onions. Journal of Food Science. 70:m179-185.

Assessment of Radiation Sensitivity of Fresh-Cut Vegetables Using Electrolyte Leakage Measurement - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Fan, X., Sokorai, K.J. 2005. Assessment of radiation sensitivity of fresh-cut vegetables using electrolyte leakage measurement. Postharvest Biology and Technology. 36: 191-197.

Factors Affecting Efficacy of 1-Mcp to Maintain Quality of Apple Fruit after Storage - (Proceedings/Symposium) - (29-Oct-04)

Antioxidant Capacity of Fresh-Cut Vegetables Exposed to Ionizing Radiation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Fan, X. 2005. Antioxidant capacity of fresh-cut vegetables exposed to ionizing radiation. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 85: 995-1000.

Quality of Fresh-Cut Apple Slices As Affected by Ionizing Radiation and Calcium Ascorbate Treatment - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Fan, X., Niemira, B.A., Mattheis, J.P., Hong, Z., Olson, D.W. 2005. Quality of fresh-cut apple slices as affected by ionizing radiation and calcium ascorbate treatment. Journal of Food Science. 70(2) S143-148.

Sensory Evaluation of Irradiated Ground Beef Patties for the National School Lunch Program - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Fan, X., Niemira, B.A., Rajkowski, K.T., Phillips, J.G., Sommers, C.H. 2004. Sensory evaluation of irradiated ground beef patties for the national school lunch program. Journal of Food Science. 69:S394-S387.

Production of Volatile Compounds by 'fuji" Apples Following Exposure to High Co2 Or Low O2 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Argenta, L.C., Mattheis, J.P., Fan, X., Finger, F.L. 2004. Production of volatile compounds by 'Fuji" apples following exposure to high CO2 or low O2. Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry. 52:5957-5963.

Involvement of Volatile Sulfur Compounds in Ionizing Radiation-Induced off-Odor of Fresh Orange Juice - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Fan, X. 2004. Involvement of volatile sulfur compounds in ionizing radiation-induced off-odor of fresh orange juice. Journal of Food Science. 69(8):C593-C598.

Nature, Cause and Control of Irradiation-Induced off-Odor in Ready-to-Eat Meat Products - (Book/Chapter)

Fan, X. 2005. Nature, cause and control of irradiation-induced off-odor in ready-to-eat meat products. In: Weerasinghe, D.K., Sucan, A.K., editors. Process and reaction flavors: Recent development. ACS Symposium Series No. 905. Washington, DC: American Chemical Society. p.208-221.

Ionizing Radiation and Antioxidants Affect Volatile Sulfur Compounds, Lipid Oxidation and Color of Ready-to-Eat Turkey Bologna - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Fan, X., Sommers, C.H., Sokorai, K.J. 2004. Irradiation and antioxidants affect volatile sulfur compounds, lipid oxidation and color of ready-to-eat turkey bologna. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 52:3509-3515.

Irradiation and Modified Atmosphere Packaging of Endive Influences Survival and Regrowth of Listeria Monocytogenes and Product Sensory Qualities - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Niemira, B.A., Fan, X., Sokorai, K.J. 2005. Irradiation and modified atmosphere packaging of endive influences survival and regrowth of listeria monocytogenes and product sensory qualities. Journal of Radiation Physics and Chemistry. 72:41-48.

Irradiation of Ready-to-Eat Foods at Usda's Eastern Regional Research Center - 2003 Update - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Sommers, C.H., Fan, X., Niemira, B.A., Rajkowski, K.T. 2004. Irradiation of ready-to-eat foods at usda's eastern regional research center - 2003 update. Journal of Radiation Physics and Chemistry. 71:511-514.

Effect of Ph on the Survival of Listeria Innocua in Calcium Ascorbate Solutions and on Quality of Fresh-Cut Apples - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Karaibrahimoglu, Y., Fan, X., Sapers, G.M., Sokorai, K.J. 2004. Effect of ph on the survival of listeria innocua in calcium ascorbate solutions and on quality of fresh-cut apples. Journal of Food Protection. 67:751-757.

Management of Climacteric Fruit Ripening with 1-Methylcyclopropene, An Inhibitor of Ethylene Action - (Proceedings/Symposium)

MATTHEIS, J.P., FAN, X., ARGENTA, L. MANAGEMENT OF CLIMACTERIC FRUIT RIPENING WITH 1-METHYLCYCLOPROPENE, AN INHIBITOR OF ETHYLENE ACTION. PROCEEDINGS OF PLANT GROWTH REGULATORS SOCIETY OF AMERICA. pp. 20-25. 2003.

Changes in Growth and Antioxidant Status of Alfalfa Sprouts During Sprouting As Affected by Gamma Irradiation of Seeds - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

FAN, X., THAYER, D.W., SOKORAI, K.J. CHANGES IN GROWTH AND ANTIOXIDANT STATUS OF ALFALFA SPROUTS DURING SPROUTING AS AFFECTED BY GAMMA IRRADIATION OF SEEDS. JOURNAL OF FOOD PROTECTION. 2004. V. 67. NO. 3. P. 561-566.

Low Dose Ionizing Radiation of Fruit Juice: Benefits and Concerns - (Book/Chapter)

FAN, X., NIEMIRA, B.A., THAYER, D.W. LOW DOSE IONIZING RADIATION OF FRUIT JUICE: BENEFITS AND CONCERNS. BOOK CHAPTER. 2004. CHAPTER 9. P. 138-150.

Irradiation of Ready-to-Eat Meats: Eliminating Listeria Monocytogenes While Maintaining Product Quality. - (Book/Chapter)

Sommers, C.H., Keser, N., Fan, X., Wallace, F.M., Novak, J.S., Handel, A.P., Niemira, B.A. 2004. Irradiation of ready-to-eat meats: eliminating listeria monocytogenes while maintaining product quality. Komolprasert V. and Morehouse, K. Washington, D.C. American Chemical Society. p. 77-89.

Ionizing Radiation Induces Formation of Malondialdehyde, Formaldehyde and Acetaldehyde from Carbohydrates and Organic Acid - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

FAN, X. IONIZING RADIATION INDUCES FORMATION OF MALONDIALDEHYDE, FORMALDEHYDE AND ACETALDEHYDE FROM CARBOHYDRATES AND ORGANIC ACID. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURE AND FOOD CHEMISTRY. 2003. V. 51. P. 5946-5949.

Effect of Gamma Radiation on Visual Quality of Fresh-Cut Vegetables - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Fan, X., Sokorai, K.J. 2003. Effect of gamma radiation on visual quality of fresh-cut vegetables. International Meeting on Radiatoin Processing. September 7-12, 2003, Chicago, IL. Abstract #10, p. 10.

Radiation (Gamma) Resistance and Post-Irradiation Growth of Listeria Monoctytogenes Suspended in Beef Bologna That Contained Sodium Diacetate and Potassium Lactate - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

SOMMERS, C.H., FAN, X., NIEMIRA, B.A., SOKORAI, K.J. RADIATION (GAMMA) RESISTANCE AND POST-IRRADIATION GROWTH OF LISTERIA MONOCTYTOGENES SUSPENDED IN BEEF BOLOGNA THAT CONTAINED SODIUM DIACETATE AND POTASSIUM LACTATE. JOURNAL OF FOOD SAFETY. 2003. V. 66. P. 2051-2056.

Influence of 1-Methylcyclopropene on Ripening, Storage Life and Volatile Production by 'd'anjou' Cv. Pear Fruit - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

ARGENTA, L.C., FAN, X., MATTHEIS, J.P. INFLUENCE OF 1-METHYLCYCLOPROPENE ON RIPENING, STORAGE LIFE AND VOLATILE PRODUCTION BY 'D'ANJOU' CV. PEAR FRUIT. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY. 2003. v. 51(13). p. 3858-3864.

Management of Climacteric Fruit Ripening with 1-Methylcyclopropene, An Inhibitor of Ethylene Action. - (Proceedings/Symposium)

MATTHEIS, J.P., FAN, X., ARGENTA, L. MANAGEMENT OF CLIMACTERIC FRUIT RIPENING WITH 1-METHYLCYCLOPROPENE, AN INHIBITOR OF ETHYLENE ACTION. PLANT GROWTH REGULATOR SOCIETY OF AMERICA QUARTERLY. 31:80. 2003.

Use of Ionizing Radiation to Improve Sensory and Microbial Quality of Fresh-Cut Green Onion Leaves - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

FAN, X., NIEMIRA, B.A., SOKORAI, K.J. USE OF IONIZING RADIATION TO IMPROVE SENSORY AND MICROBIAL QUALITY OF FRESH-CUT GREEN ONION LEAVES. JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE. 2003. V. 68. P. 1478-1483.

Sensorial Nutritional and Microbiological Quality of Fresh Cilantro Leaves As Influenced by Ionizing Irradiation and Storage - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

FAN, X., NIEMIRA, B.A., BAXENDALE, K.J. SENSORIAL NUTRITIONAL AND MICROBIOLOGICAL QUALITY OF FRESH CILANTRO LEAVES AS INFLUENCED BY IONIZING IRRADIATION AND STORAGE. FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL. 2003. V. 36. P. 713-719.

Ionizing Radiation Sensitivity of Listeria Monocytogenes and L. Innocua Inoculated on Endive (Cichorium Endiva) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

NIEMIRA, B.A., FAN, X., SOKORAI, K.J., SOMMERS, C.H. IONIZING RADIATION SENSITIVITY OF LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES AND L. INNOCUA INOCULATED ON ENDIVE (CICHORIUM ENDIVA). JOURNAL OF FOOD PROTECTION. 2003. V. 66 (6). P. 993-998.

Formulation of Soy and Beef-Based Ready to Eat Food Products Influences Radiation Sensitivity of Surface-Inoculated Listeria Monocytogenes and Post-Irradiation Product Sensory Properties - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

NIEMIRA, B.A., SOMMERS, C.H., FAN, X., SOKORAI, K.J. FORMULATION OF SOY- AND BEEF-BASED READY TO EAT FOOD PRODUCTS INFLUENCES RADIATION SENSITIVITY OF SURFACE-INOCULATED LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES AND POST-IRRADIATION PRODUCT SENSORY PROPERTIES. JOURNAL OF FOOD SAFETY. 2003. V. 23. P. 35-46.

Radiation Sensitivity of a Pathogen (Listeria Monocytogenes) and a Surrogate (L. Innocua) on Inoculated Endive (Cichorium Endiva) - (Other)

Niemira, B.A., Fan, X., Sommers, C.H. 2003. Radiation sensitivity of a pathogen (listeria monocytogenes) and a surrogate (l. innocua) on inoculated endive (cichorium endiva). Report of 2nd FAO/IAE Research Co-ordination Meeting (RCM), April 14-18, 2003, Belfast, Ireland. p. 94-96.

Irradiation (Gamma) of Fine Emulsion Sausage That Containted Sodium Diacetate - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

SOMMERS, C.H., FAN, X. IRRADIATION (GAMMA) OF FINE EMULSION SAUSAGE THAT CONTAINTED SODIUM DIACETATE.. JOURNAL OF FOOD PROTECTION. 2002. V. 66(5). P. 819-824.

Warm Water Treatment in Combination with Modified Atmosphere Packaging Reduced Undesirable Effects of Irradiation on the Quality of Fresh-Cut Iceberg Lettuce - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

FAN, X., TOIVONEN, P.M., RAJKOWSKI, K.T., BAXENDALE, K.J. WARM WATER TREATMENT IN COMBINATION WITH MODIFIED ATMOSPHERE PACKAGING REDUCED UNDESIRABLE EFFECTS OF IRRADIATION ON THE QUALITY OF FRESH-CUT ICEBERG LETTUCE.. JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE. 2002. V. 51. P. 1231-1236.

Safety Food Irradiation with High Energy X-Rays: Theoretical Expectations and Experimental Evidence - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Gregoire, O., Cleland, M.R., Mittendorfer, J., Dababneh, S., Ehlermann, D.A., Fan, X., Kappeler, F., Logar, J., Meissner, J., Thayer, D.W. 2003. Safety food irradiation with high energy x-rays: theoretical expectations and experimental evidence. Journal of Radiation Physics and Chemistry. 67(2):169-183.

Changes in Volatile Compounds of Gamma Irradiated Fresh Cilantro Leaves During Cold Storage - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

FAN, X., BAXENDALE, K.J. CHANGES IN VOLATILE COMPOUNDS OF GAMMA IRRADIATED FRESH CILANTRO LEAVES DURING COLD STORAGE. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY. 2002. V. 50. P. 7622-7627.

Changes in Structure and Color Characteristics of Irradiated Chicken Breasts As a Function of Dosage and Storage Time - (Proceedings/Symposium) - (01-Aug-02)

Use of Vacuum-Steam-Vacuum and Ionizing Radiation to Eliminate Listeria Innocua from Ham - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

SOMMERS, C.H., KOZEMPEL, M.F., FAN, X., RADEWONUK, E.R. USE OF VACUUM-STEAM-VACUUM AND IONIZING RADIATION TO ELIMINATE LISTERIA INNOCUA FROM HAM. JOURNAL OF FOOD PROTECTION. 2002. V. 65. P. 1981-1983.

Sensorial and Chemical Quality of Gamma Irradiated Fresh-Cut Iceberg Lettuce in Modified Atmosphere Packages - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

FAN, X., BAXENDALE, K.J. SENSORIAL AND CHEMICAL QUALITY OF GAMMA IRRADIATED FRESH-CUT ICEBERG LETTUCE IN MODIFIED ATMOSPHERE PACKAGES. JOURNAL OF FOOD PROTECTION. 2002. V. 65(11). P. 1760-1765.