Foodborne pathogens and toxins represent a significant threat to food safety and public health, with pathogens such as Salmonella, Clostridium perfringens, and Escherichia coli O157:H7, among others, posing serious risks. These pathogens, along with toxins like aflatoxins and deoxynivalenol, are prevalent throughout the food production chain, from harvesting to storage. The consumption of contaminated food can lead to a range of health issues, including acute poisoning, gastrointestinal inflammation, and even death. The World Health Organization estimates that foodborne illnesses affect 600 million people annually, resulting in approximately 420,000 deaths. Despite ongoing efforts to detect and control these hazards, challenges remain, particularly in developing countries where the burden is greatest. Current research has made strides in understanding the mechanisms of these pathogens and toxins, yet there is a pressing need for more comprehensive studies that address the gaps in detection and control methods.
This research topic aims to provide a multidisciplinary platform for advancing the detection and control of foodborne pathogens and toxins. The primary objectives include characterizing bacterial and fungal toxins, identifying toxin-producing strains, and studying their metabolism in humans and animals. Additionally, the research seeks to conduct toxicological and risk assessments, with a focus on emerging toxins in clinical and agricultural settings. By bridging multiple disciplines, this initiative aims to enhance our understanding of disease mechanisms and develop innovative tools for detecting and characterizing these threats.
To gather further insights in the detection and control of foodborne pathogens and toxins, we welcome articles addressing, but not limited to, the following themes:
- Mechanisms of pathogenesis in foodborne pathogens and toxins.
- Characterization of fungal and bacterial toxins related to foodborne diseases.
- Identification of toxin-producing strains in foodborne illnesses.
- Metabolomic studies of toxins and emerging mycotoxins in animal and human models.
- Toxicological evaluations and risk assessments of microbe-related foodborne diseases.
Keywords:
Foodborne pathogens, Toxins, Bacterial, Fungal, Emerging Mycotoxins
Important Note:
All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.
Foodborne pathogens and toxins represent a significant threat to food safety and public health, with pathogens such as Salmonella, Clostridium perfringens, and Escherichia coli O157:H7, among others, posing serious risks. These pathogens, along with toxins like aflatoxins and deoxynivalenol, are prevalent throughout the food production chain, from harvesting to storage. The consumption of contaminated food can lead to a range of health issues, including acute poisoning, gastrointestinal inflammation, and even death. The World Health Organization estimates that foodborne illnesses affect 600 million people annually, resulting in approximately 420,000 deaths. Despite ongoing efforts to detect and control these hazards, challenges remain, particularly in developing countries where the burden is greatest. Current research has made strides in understanding the mechanisms of these pathogens and toxins, yet there is a pressing need for more comprehensive studies that address the gaps in detection and control methods.
This research topic aims to provide a multidisciplinary platform for advancing the detection and control of foodborne pathogens and toxins. The primary objectives include characterizing bacterial and fungal toxins, identifying toxin-producing strains, and studying their metabolism in humans and animals. Additionally, the research seeks to conduct toxicological and risk assessments, with a focus on emerging toxins in clinical and agricultural settings. By bridging multiple disciplines, this initiative aims to enhance our understanding of disease mechanisms and develop innovative tools for detecting and characterizing these threats.
To gather further insights in the detection and control of foodborne pathogens and toxins, we welcome articles addressing, but not limited to, the following themes:
- Mechanisms of pathogenesis in foodborne pathogens and toxins.
- Characterization of fungal and bacterial toxins related to foodborne diseases.
- Identification of toxin-producing strains in foodborne illnesses.
- Metabolomic studies of toxins and emerging mycotoxins in animal and human models.
- Toxicological evaluations and risk assessments of microbe-related foodborne diseases.
Keywords:
Foodborne pathogens, Toxins, Bacterial, Fungal, Emerging Mycotoxins
Important Note:
All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.