CFSF Research Projects

University of Guelph

• Field Ready, Point of Need Detection of Foodborne Pathogens in Irrigation Sources
• Integrated post-harvest wash systems for fruit and vegetable decontamination for reducing water usage and decreased emission of disinfectant by-products in wastewater streams

University of Manitoba

• Bacteriophage Cocktail to Control Shiga-toxigenic E. coli on Lettuce

Université Laval

• Inactivation of hepatitis A virus and norovirus on berries by broad-spectrum pulsed light

McGill University

• Polyethersulfone-Based Microfluidic Device Integrated with DNA Extraction on Paper and Recombinase Polymerase Amplification for the Detection of Salmonella enterica
• Evaluating the biocontrol potential of Bacillus velezensis OB9 against pathogenic microorganisms on fresh produce – Dr. George (In progress)
• Detection and surveillance of antimicrobial resistance of Listeria monocytogenes in fresh produce by artificial intelligence of things – Dr. Lu (In progress)