Browsing NOFIMA vitenarkiv by Author "Teixeira, Paula"
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Bacterial levels and diversity in kitchen sponges and dishwashing brushes used by consumers
Møretrø, Trond; Ferreira, Vânia B.; Moen, Birgitte; Almli, Valerie Lengard; Teixeira, Paula; Kasbo, Ida Mailen; Langsrud, Solveig (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Aims: The purpose of the work was to investigate bacterial levels and diversity as well as survival of Salmonella in used dish washing sponges and brushes and identify consumer practices that can potentially explain bacterial ... -
Consumer practices and prevalence of Campylobacter, Salmonella and norovirus in kitchens from six European countries
Møretrø, Trond; Nguyen-The, Christophe; Didier, Pierrine; Maître, Isabelle; Izsó, Tekla; Kasza, Gyula; Skuland, Silje Elisabeth; Cardoso, Maria Joao; Ferreira, Vânia B.; Teixeira, Paula; Borda, Daniela; Dumitrascu, Loredana; Neagu, Corina; Nicolau, Anca Ioana; Anfruns-Estrada, Eduard; Foden, Mike; Voysey, Phil; Langsrud, Solveig (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)About 40% of foodborne infections are acquired in the home. The aim of the present study was to track contamination of pathogens during domestic food preparation and link the contamination to preparation practices. Research ... -
Cross-contamination of lettuce with Campylobacter spp. via cooking salt during handling raw poultry
Santos-Ferreira, Nanci; Alves, Angela; Cardoso, Maria João; Langsrud, Solveig; Malheiro, Ana Rita; Fernandes, Rui; Maia, Rui; Truninger, Monica; Junqueira, Luis; Nicolau, Anca Ioana; Dumitrascu, Loredana; Skuland, Silje Elisabeth; Kasza, Gyula; Izso, Tekla; Ferreira, Vania; Teixeira, Paula (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Article Authors Metrics Comments Media Coverage Abstract Introduction Materials and methods Results Discussion Supporting information Acknowledgments References Reader Comments (0) Figures Abstract Campylobacter spp. are ... -
Efficacy of Removing Bacteria and Organic Dirt from Hands-A Study Based on Bioluminescence Measurements for Evaluation of Hand Hygiene When Cooking
Mihalache, Octavian Augustin; Borda, Daniela; Neagu, Corina; Teixeira, Paula; Langsrud, Solveig; Nicolau, Anca Ioana (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)The objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of dirt removal (bacteria and organic matter) of several hand-cleaning procedures. The results from the hand hygiene experiment indicated that washing hands with ... -
Is visual motivation for cleaning surfaces in the kitchen consistent with a hygienically clean environment?
Møretrø, Trond; Martens, Lydia; Teixeira, Paula; Ferreira, Vânia B.; Maia, Rui; Maugesten, Tove; Langsrud, Solveig (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020) -
Salmonella in eggs: From shopping to consumption—A review providing an evidence-based analysis of risk factors
Cardoso, Maria Joao; Nicolau, Anca Ioana; Borda, Daniela; Nielsen, Line; Maia, Rui Leandro; Møretrø, Trond; Ferreira, Vânia; Knøchel, Susanne; Langsrud, Solveig; Teixeira, Paula (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Nontyphoidal salmonellae are among the most prevalent foodborne pathogens causing gastrointestinal infections worldwide. A high number of cases and outbreaks of salmonellosis are associated with the consumption of eggs and ... -
Self-reported practices by Portuguese consumers regarding eggs’ safety: An analysis based on critical consumer handling points
Junqueira, Luís; Truninger, Mónica; Almli, Valerie Lengard; Ferreira, Vânia; Maia, Rui Leandro; Teixeira, Paula (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)In Europe, salmonellosis has been ranked as the second leading cause of hospitalization and death due to the consumption of contaminated food. Information about consumers’ food safety perception, knowledge and practices ... -
Time-temperature profiles and Listeria monocytogenes presence in refrigerators from households with vulnerable consumers
Dumitrașcu, Loredana; Nicolau, Anca Ioana; Neagu, Corina; Didier, Pierrine; Maître, Isabelle; Nguyen-The, Christophe; Skuland, Silje Elisabeth; Møretrø, Trond; Langsrud, Solveig; Truninger, Monica; Teixeira, Paula; Ferreira, Vânia; Martens, Lydia; Borda, Daniela (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)A transdisciplinary observational study, coupled with a web-based survey, was conducted to investigate refrigerated storage of food, in five European countries. The investigated consumer groups in this study were: young ... -
Using tactile cold perceptions as an indicator of food safety-a hazardous choice
Borda, Daniela; Mihalache, Octavian Augustin; Nicolau, Anca Ioana; Teixeira, Paula; Langsrud, Solveig; Dumitraşcu, Loredana (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)The safety of many foods is dependent on ensuring the cold chain until the time of consumption. A weak link is the consumer part of the chain as the temperatures of domestic refrigerators are often too high and the users ...