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  1. Comparison between the real-time PCR and Crystal Diagnostic Xpress immunoassay-based method for detecting Salmonella and Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) in the air of beef slaughter establishments

    Article • Journal of Food Protection, August 2020, International Association for Food Protection

    Alejandro Castillo

  2. Comparison of Antimicrobial Treatments Applied via Conventional or Handheld Electrostatic Spray To Reduce Shiga Toxin–Producing Escherichia coli on Chilled Beef Outside Rounds

    Article • Journal of Food Protection, April 2019, International Association for Food Protection

    Alejandro Castillo, Katie Rose Kirsch

  3. Purified avocado seed acetogenins: Antimicrobial spectrum and complete inhibition of Listeria monocytogenes in a refrigerated food matrix

    Article • CyTA - Journal of Food, January 2019, Taylor & Francis

    Dr. Rocio I Diaz de la Garza, Alejandro Castillo, PhD Adriana Pacheco

  4. Effectiveness of a Commercial Lactic Acid Bacteria Intervention Applied to Inhibit Shiga Toxin-Producing Escherichia coli on Refrigerated Vacuum-Aged Beef

    Article • International Journal of Food Science, January 2017, Hindawi Publishing Corporation

    Katie Rose Kirsch, Matthew Taylor, Alejandro Castillo

  5. Tracing Surrogates for Enteric Pathogens Inoculated on Hide through the Beef Harvesting Process

    Article • Journal of Food Protection, November 2016, International Association for Food Protection

    Alejandro Castillo

  6. Efficacy of Traditional Almond Decontamination Treatments and Electron Beam Irradiation against Heat-Resistant Salmonella Strains

    Article • Journal of Food Protection, March 2016, International Association for Food Protection

    Alejandro Castillo

  7. Safety of fresh-squeezed juices

    Article • January 2016, Elsevier

    Alejandro Castillo

  8. Growth of Listeria monocytogenes and Listeria innocua on fresh baby spinach leaves: Effect of storage temperature and natural microflora

    Article • Postharvest Biology and Technology, February 2015, Elsevier

    Alejandro Castillo

  9. Interventions for Hazard Control in Foods during Harvesting

    Article • April 2014, ASM Journals

    Alejandro Castillo

  10. The Polymyxin Ceftazidime Oxford Medium as an alternative selective and differential medium for isolation of Listeria monocytogenes from raw or unpasteurized food

    Article • Food Microbiology, April 2014, Elsevier

    Alejandro Castillo

  11. Melons

    Article • January 2014, Elsevier

    Alejandro Castillo

  12. Development of a novel device for applying uniform doses of electron beam irradiation on carcasses

    Article • Meat Science, January 2014, Elsevier

    Alejandro Castillo

  13. Effects of Lactic Acid and Commercial Chilling Processes on Survival of Salmonella, Yersinia enterocolitica, and Campylobacter coli in Pork Variety Meats

    Article • Journal of Food Protection, September 2012, International Association for Food Protection

    Alejandro Castillo

  14. Efficacy of antimicrobials for the disinfection of pathogen contaminated green bell pepper and of consumer cleaning methods for the decontamination of knives

    Article • International Journal of Food Microbiology, May 2012, Elsevier

    Alejandro Castillo

  15. Comparison of Different Washing Treatments for Reducing Pathogens on Orange Surfaces and for Preventing the Transfer of Bacterial Pathogens to Fresh-Squeezed Orange Juice

    Article • Journal of Food Protection, October 2011, International Association for Food Protection

    Alejandro Castillo

  16. Alternative Cooling Procedures for Large, Intact Meat Products To Achieve Stabilization Microbiological Performance Standards

    Article • Journal of Food Protection, January 2011, International Association for Food Protection

    Alejandro Castillo

  17. Synergistic Inhibition of Listeria monocytogenes In Vitro through the Combination of Octanoic Acid and Acidic Calcium Sulfate

    Article • Journal of Food Protection, January 2011, International Association for Food Protection

    Alejandro Castillo

  18. Inhibition of Listeria monocytogenes by Food Antimicrobials Applied Singly and in Combination

    Article • Journal of Food Science, November 2010, Wiley

    Alejandro Castillo

  19. Validation of a Washing and Sanitizing Procedure for Cantaloupes at a Mexican Packing Facility

    Article • Journal of Food Protection, February 2010, International Association for Food Protection

    Alejandro Castillo

  20. Melons

    Article • January 2009, Elsevier

    Alejandro Castillo

  21. Reduction of Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Salmonella on Baby Spinach, Using Electron Beam Radiation

    Article • Journal of Food Protection, December 2008, International Association for Food Protection

    Alejandro Castillo

  22. Levels and Enterotoxigenicity of Clostridium perfringens in Pozole, Tamales, and Birria

    Article • Journal of Food Protection, February 2005, International Association for Food Protection

    Alejandro Castillo

  23. Spread of Bacterial Pathogens during Preparation of Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice

    Article • Journal of Food Protection, August 2003, International Association for Food Protection

    Alejandro Castillo

  24. Isolation of Arcobacter spp. from Retail Meats and Cytotoxic Effects of Isolates against Vero Cells

    Article • Journal of Food Protection, August 2003, International Association for Food Protection

    Alejandro Castillo

  25. Reduction of Microbial Contaminants on Carcasses

    Article • September 2001, Taylor & Francis

    Alejandro Castillo

  26. Survival of Vibrio cholerae O1 in Ceviche and Its Reduction by Heat Pretreatment of Raw Ingredients

    Article • Journal of Food Protection, April 2000, International Association for Food Protection

    Alejandro Castillo

  27. Prevalence of Salmonella in chorizo and its survival under different storage temperatures

    Article • Food Microbiology, October 1999, Elsevier

    Alejandro Castillo

  28. Incidence of Vibrio cholerae in Fresh Fish and Ceviche in Guadalajara, Mexico

    Article • Journal of Food Protection, March 1997, International Association for Food Protection

    Alejandro Castillo

  29. Risk of Salmonellosis Associated with Consumption of Chocolate in Mexico

    Article • Journal of Food Protection, May 1995, International Association for Food Protection

    Alejandro Castillo

  30. Survival of Campylobacter jejuni on Sliced Watermelon and Papaya

    Article • Journal of Food Protection, February 1994, International Association for Food Protection

    Alejandro Castillo

  31. Comparison of Selective Enrichment Broths for Isolation of Campylobacter jejuni/coli from Freshly Deboned Market Chicken

    Article • Journal of Food Protection, May 1992, International Association for Food Protection

    Alejandro Castillo

  32. Survival and Growth of Salmonella and Shigella on Sliced Fresh Fruit

    Article • Journal of Food Protection, July 1989, International Association for Food Protection

    Alejandro Castillo

  33. Bacterial Hazards in Fresh and Fresh-Cut Produce: Sources and Control

    Article • Wiley

    Alejandro Castillo