Control or eliminate food borne pathogens such as Listeria monoyctogenes, E. coli O157:H7, Shigella species, Salmonella species, Campylobacter species, Vibrio species and Bacillus cereus on the surface of meat, poultry, fruits, and vegetables by using chemicals and natural antimicrobial compounds.

• To develop antibody based rapid methods for detection of Vibrio species in oysters and seafood.
• Determine the effects of cold temperature adaptation and temperature abuse on the growth and survival of naturally occurring V. vulnificus and V. parahaemolyticus in oysters.
• Determine the prevalence of E. coli O157:H7 in cattle water troughs.

Future Research, Vision:

• Develop methods for controlling E. coli O157:H7 in the farm environment.
• Investigate what microflora of the intestinal tract will decrease weight in mice.

Louisiana Sea Grant College Program: $143,325
Louisiana Sea Grant College Program: $90,552
NRI Competitive grants program – USDA CSREES: $415,504