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Establishment and extension of product shelf life
Assessment of microbiological analysis
Review of laboratory analysis, sampling plan and methodology
Review of Listeria Salmonella environmental monitoring program
Microbiological specifications, raw material and finished product
Significance of microorganisms isolated from product
Prescribed contaminant advice and defense
In-depth microbiological risk assessments

Microbial spoilage and pathogen management
HACCP validation and verification
Challenge studies on pathogen inhibition and inactivation
Use of surrogate organisms for thermal validation studies
Research and project work
Laboratory and ISO 17025 gap audits
Insurance claims on microbiologically related issues
Legal expert, opinion and briefings
Industry specific food microbiology training

Highlights from non-confidential, published projects.

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Production, Capture, and Harvesting of Livestock and Game Animals, and Apiculture

Eglezos, S, Stuttard, E, Huang, BX, Dykes, GA and N. Fegan. 2008. A Survey of the Microbiological Quality of Feral Pig Carcasses Processed for Human Consumption in Queensland, Australia. Food. Path Dis. 5: 105-109.

Eglezos, S, Huang, BX and E. Stuttard. 2007. A Survey of the Microbiological Quality of Kangaroo Carcasses Processed for Human Consumption in Two Processing Plants in Queensland, Australia. J. Food Prot. 70:1249-1251.

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Manufactured Meats and Poultry

Eglezos, S. 2011. Application of heat in post cook chillers as a means for Listeria reduction in processed meat. Project Code A.MFS.0219. Published by Meat & Livestock Australia, Sydney, Australia. Accessed 11/12/2012.

http://www.redmeatinnovation.com.au/project-reports/report-categories/food-safety/application-of-heat-in-post-cook-chillers-as-a-means-for-listeria-reduction-in-processed-meat

Eglezos, S and GA Dykes. 2011. Application of Heat in Postcook Meat Chillers Reduces Listeria. J. Food Prot. 74:999-1002

Eglezos, S, Dykes, GA, Huang, B, Fegan, N and E. Stuttard. 2008. Bacteriological profile of frozen raw chicken nuggets. J. Food Prot.71:613-615.

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Dairy Food Processing

Eglezos, S and GA Dykes. Reduction of Environmental Listeria Using Gaseous Ozone in a Cheese Processing Facility. J. Food Prot. 81 (5), 795-798.

Eglezos, S, Huang, BX, Dykes, GA, Fegan, N, Bell, K and E. Stuttard. 2009. A survey of the microbiological quality of frozen unpasteurised goats’ milk in Queensland, Australia. Aus. J. Dairy Tech. 63:79-81.

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Bakery and Snack Food Processing

Eglezos,S. AIFST 41st Convention. Poster P10 – Microbial spoilage of bread as a function of indoor air quality.

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Fruit, Vegetable, and Nut Processing, and Fruit Juices

Eglezos, S. The Bacteriological Quality of Retail Level Peanut, Almond, Cashew, Hazelnut, Brazil and Mixed Nut Kernels Produced in Two Australian Nut Processing Facilities over a Period of Three Years. 2010. Food. Path. Dis. 7: 867-870.

Eglezos, S, Stuttard, E, Huang, BX and GA, Dykes. 2008. A Survey of the Bacteriological Quality of Pre-Roast Peanut, Almond, Cashew, Hazelnut and Brazil Nut Kernels Received into Three Australian Nut Processing Facilities over a Period of Three Years. J. Food Prot.71:402-404.

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Recipe Meals Manufacturing

Eglezos, S. A Simple Method to Reduce Listeria in Blast and Holding Chillers, 2010. Food Prot. Trends. 7:863-866.

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Processing of Cereal Grains

Eglezos, S. 2010. The microbiological quality of wheat grain and flour from two mills in Queensland, Australia.J. Food Prot.73:1533-1536

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Food Retailing

Eglezos, S, Huang, BX, Dykes, GA and N. Fegan. 2010. The Prevalence and Concentration of Bacillus cereus in Retail Food Products in Brisbane, Australia.Food. Path. Dis. 7:867-870.

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