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GIFSQ Scientific Publications

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Foodborne Pathogens & Outbreak Investigations

026 Cyclospora Outbreak Linked to Leafy Greens: Scientific Analysis, FDA Investigation, and Food Safety Lessons

2026 Cyclospora Outbreak Linked to Leafy Greens | GIFSQ Description: A scientific review of the 2026 Cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce, covering outbreak epidemiology, FDA/CDC investigation findings, contamination pathways, HACCP, and preventive controls for fresh produce. Executive Summary In the summer of 2026, the United States experienced a significant, multistate rise in cyclosporiasis cases. […]

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Microbiological Safety 2025

Prevalence and Antimicrobial Resistance Profile of Listeria monocytogenes in Ready-to-Eat Foods from Retail Food Outlets

Environmental monitoring of drains, floors, and food contact surfaces in local ready-to-eat factories to trace persistence and multidrug resistance patterns.

Authors: Dr. R. K. Mahato, Prof. S. L. Upadhyaya
Citation: Microbiological Safety & Hygiene Reports
Format: PDF Document 4.1 MB
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Systems & Compliance 2024

GFSI Auditing Benchmarks versus Nepal DFTQC Food Safety Standards: A Gap Analysis of Food Safety Management Systems Based on the SQF Food Safety Code

A systematic regulatory comparison of BRCGS Issue 9 requirements against national Nepalese food hygiene licensing criteria for manufacturing compliance.

Authors: Dr. J. B. Shrestha, Prof. T. N. Bhattarai
Citation: International Food Compliance Review
Format: PDF Document 1.9 MB
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Packaging & Preservation 2025

Efficacy of Active Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) on Fresh-Cut Leafy Greens: Effects on Microbial Reduction, Shelf-Life Extension, and Product Quality

Evaluating carbon dioxide and oxygen gas composition drift, respiratory rates, and microbial shelf-life extensions under cold-chain fluctuation models.

Authors: Prof. S. Adhikari, Dr. B. N. Devkota
Citation: Journal of Food Preservation & Cold Chain Science
Format: PDF Document 3.2 MB
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Chemical Contaminants 2024

Aflatoxin B1 Mycotoxin Profiling in Cereal-Based Baby Foods: Toxicological Mechanisms, Exposure Assessment, and Health Risk Implications

Quantitative screening of raw corn and wheat flour batches using high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) to establish critical limit compliance margins.

Authors: Dr. K. R. Lamsal, Dr. S. P. Pokharel
Citation: DFTQC Annual Research Bulletin
Format: PDF Document 1.4 MB
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Microbiological Safety 2025

Thermal Inactivation Dynamics of Salmonella in Low-Moisture Spices

A comprehensive scientific study analyzing temperature-time boundaries, water activity (Aw) correlations, and lethality curves (D-value and z-value) for industrial steam pasteurization.

Authors: Dr. A. R. Sharma, Prof. M. K. Giri
Citation: Global Journal of Food Safety & Quality, Vol. 12
Format: PDF Document 2.8 MB
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