Merle D. Pierson

The microbiological safety of foods with specific interest in the control of foodborne pathogens such as Listeria monocytogenes, E. coli O157:H7, and Salmonella. New processing technologies for control of pathogens. Food safety management through application of HACCP concepts.

Raiden, R., Quicho, J.M., Maxfield, C.J., Sumner, S.S., Eifert, J.D. and Pierson, M.D. 2003. Survivability of Salmonella and Shigella spp. in sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) and Tween 80 at 22 and 40C. J. Food Prot.

Arritt, F.M., Eifert, J.D., Pierson, M.D., Sumner, S.S. 2002. Efficacy of Antimicrobials Against Campylobacter jejuni on Chicken Breast Skin. J. Appl. Poul. Res. (10):358-366.

Lorca, T.A., Pierson, M.D., Claus, J.R., Eifert, J.D., Marcy, J.E. and Sumner, S.S. 2002. Penetration of Surface-Inoculated Bacteria as a Result of Hydrodynamic Shock Wave Treatment of Beef Steaks. J. Food Prot. 65(4):616-620.

Kniel, K.E., Lindsay, D.S., Sumner, S.S., Hackney, C.R., Pierson, M.D., and Dubey, J.P. 2002. Examination of attachment and survival of Toxoplama gondii oocysts on raspberries and blueberries. J. Parasitol. 88(4):790-793.

Lorca, T.A., M.D. Pierson, G.J. Flick, and C.R. Hackney. 2001. Levels of Vibrio vulnificus and organoleptic quality of raw shellstock oysters (Crassostrea virginica) maintained at different storage temperatures. J. Food Prot. 64:1716-1721.

Lorca, T.A., T.M. Gingerich, M.D. Pierson, G.J. Flick, C.R. Hackney, and S.S. Sumner. 2001. Growth and histamine formation of Morganella morganii in determining the safety and quality of inoculated and uninoculated bluefish (Pomatomus saltatrix). J. Food Prot. 64:2015-2019.

Raiden, R.M., S.S. Sumner, and M.D. Pierson. 2001. Bovine spongiform encephalopathy: A brief overview. Dairy, Food and Environ. San. 21:685-690.

Gingerich, T.M., T. Lorca, G.J. Flick, Jr., H.M. McNair, and M.D. Pierson. 2001. Isolation of histamine-producing bacteria from fish-processing facilities and fishing vessels. J. Aquatic Food Prod. Technol. 10:61-66.

Brenton, C.E., G.J. Flick, M.D. Pierson, R. E. Croonenberghs, and M. Peirson. 2001. Microbiological quality and safety of quahog clams, Mercenaria mercenaria, during refrigeration and at elevated storage temperatures. J. Food Prot. 64:343-347.

Hui, Y.H., M.D. Pierson, and J.R.Gorham (eds.). 2001. Foodborne Disease Handbook. Marcel Dekker, Inc. New York.

Pierson, M.D. and L.M. Smoot. 2001 Indicator Microorganisms and Microbiological Criteria. In Fundamentals of Food Microbiology. 2nd Edition. M.P. Doyle, L.R.Beuchat, and T.J. Montville, Eds.; American Society for Microbiology, Washington, D.C.

Pierson, M.D. 2001. Risk Assessment of Listeria monocytogenes in Ready-to-Eat Foods. Proceedings of the 8th Australian HACCP Conference, September 19-20, 2001, pp. 90-97.

Pierson, M.D. 2001. Foodborne Pathogens - What to be Aware of and Why. Proceedings of the New Zealand HACCP Conference, April 3-4, 2001 Auckland, New Zealand, pp. 30-39.

Lawlor, K.A., M.D. Pierson, C.R. Hackney, J.R. Claus, and J.E. Marcy. 2000. Nonproteolytic Clostridium botulinum toxigensis in cooked turkey stored under modified atmospheres. J. Food Prot. 63:1511-1516.

G.V. Barbosa-Canovas, D.W. Schaffner, M.D. Pierson, and Q.H. Zhang. 2000. Pulsed light technology. J. Food Sci. suppl. 82-85.

G.V. Barbosa-Canovas, M.D. Pierson, Q.H. Zhang, and D.W. Schaffner. 2000. Pulsed electric fields. J. Food Sci. suppl. 65-79.

G.V. Barbosa-Canovas, Q.H. Zhang, M.D. Pierson, and D.W. Schaffner. 2000. High voltage discharge. J. Food Sci. suppl. 80-81.

G.V. Barbosa-Canovas, D.W. Schaffner, M.D. Pierson, and Q.H. Zhang. 2000. Oscillating magnetic fields. J. Food Sci. suppl. 86-89.

G.V. Barbosa-Canovas, D.W. Schaffner, M.D. Pierson, and Q.H. Zhang. 2000. Pulsed X-rays.J. Food Sci. suppl. 96-97.

Wright, J.R., S.S. Sumner, C.R. Hackney, M.D. Pierson, and B.W. Zoecklein. 2000. Efficacy of ultraviolet light for reducing Escherichia coli O157:H7 in unpasteurized apple cider. J. Food Prot. 63:563-567.

Wright, J.R., S.S. Sumner, C.R. Hackney, M.D. Pierson, and B.W. Zoecklein. 2000. Reduction of Escherichia coli O157:H7 on apples using wash and chemical sanitizers. Dairy, Food and Environ. San. 20:120-126.

Wright, J.R., S.S. Sumner, C.R. Hackney, M.D. Pierson, and B.W. Zoecklein. 2000. A survey of Virginia apple cider producers' practices. Dairy, Food and Environ. San. 20:190-195.

Doyle, M., K.L. Ruoff, M.D. Pierson, W.G. Weinberg, B. Soule, and B.S. Michaels. 2000. Reducing transmission of infectious agents in the home, Part I: Sources of infection. Dairy, Food, and Environ. San. 20:330-337.

Doyle, M., K.L. Ruoff, M.D. Pierson, W.G. Weinberg, B. Soule, and B.S. Michaels. 2000. Reducing transmission of infectious agents in the home, Part II: Control points. Dairy, Food, and Environ. San. 20:418-425.

Pierson, M.D. 2000. Managing Food Allergens. Proceedings of the 7th Australian HACCP Conference, July 26-27, 2000, Adelaide, Australia, pp. 15-18.

Gingerich, T., T. Lorca, G. Flick, M. Pierson, and H. McNair. 1999. Biogenic amine survey and organoleptic changes in fresh, stored, and temperature abused bluefish (Pamatomus salatrix). J. Food Prot. 62:1033-1037.

Pierson, M.D. 1999. Current Scientific Research Funded by CSREES. Proceedings of the National Science and Education Conference: Toward Implementing the Guide to Minimize Microbial Food Safety Hazards for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables, USDA/CSREES, April 6-7, 1999, Orlando, FL.

Smoot, L.M. and M.D. Pierson. 1998. Effect of environmental stress on the ability of Listeria monocytogenes Scott A to attach to food contact surfaces. J. Food Protect. 61:1293-1298.

Smoot, L.M. and M.D. Pierson. 1998. Influence of environmental stress on the kinetics and strength of attachment of Listeria monocytogenes Scott a to Buna-N rubber and stainless steel. J. Food Protect. 61:1286-1292.

National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods. 1998. Hazard analysis and critical control point principles and application guidelines. J. Food Protect. 61:762-775.

Juven, B.J., S.F. Barefoot, M.D. Pierson, L.H. McCaskill, and B. Smith. 1998. Growth and survival of Listeria monocytogenes in vacuum-packaged ground beef inoculated with Lactobacillus alimentarius FloraCarn L-2. J. Food Protect. 61:551-556.

Pierson, M.D. 1998. The Importance of Support Programs - What is Their Relevance to HACCP? Proceedings of the 5th Australian HACCP Conference, August 5-6, 1998. Brisbane, Australia, pp. 40-46.

Pierson, M.D. 1998. Research Needs for the Public and Consumers, Conference Summary. Proceedings of the National Conference on Food Safety Research, USDA, November 12-13, 1998, Washington, D.C., Vol. II pp. 87-91.

Eifert, J.D., C.R. Hackney, M.D. Pierson, S.E. Duncan, and W.N. Eigel. 1997. Comparison of the effects of acetic, lactic, and hydrochloric acids on Staphylococcus aureus 196E using a predictive model. J. Food Protect. 62:174-178.

Bernard, D.T., W.R. Cole, D.E. Gombas, M.D. Pierson, R. Savage, R.B. Tompkin, and R.P. Wooden. 1997. Overview of examples for teaching. Dairy, Food and Environ. San. 17:417-426.

Bernard, D.T., W.R. Cole, D.E. Gombas, M.D. Pierson, R. Savage, R.B. Tompkin, and R.P. Wooden. 1997. Developing HACCP plans: Beef franks. Dairy, Food and Environ. San. 17:417-426.

Bernard, D.T., W.R. Cole, D.E. Gombas, M.D. Pierson, R. Savage, R.B. Tompkin, and R.P. Wooden. 1997. Developing HACCP plans: Frozen, raw beef patties for food service. Dairy, Food and Environ. San. 17:427-431.

Bernard, D.T., W.R. Cole, D.E. Gombas, M.D. Pierson, R. Savage, R.B. Tompkin, and R.P. Wooden. 1997. Developing HACCP plans: Frozen dough products for food service. Dairy, Food and Environ. San. 17:432-439.

National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods. 1997. Generic HACCP application in broiler slaughter and processing. J. Food Protect. 60:579-604.

Pierson, M.D. 1997. Defining critical limits for critical control points. Advancing Food Safety. 1:18-23.

Pierson, M.D. 1997. The importance of prerequisite programs. Advancing Food Safety. 1:34-35.

Pierson, M.D. 1997. The HACCP principle of conducting a hazard analysis. Advancing Food Safety. 1:40-47.

Smoot, L.M. and M.D. Pierson. Indicator Microorganisms and Microbiological Criteria. In Fundamentals of Food Microbiology. M.P. Doyle, L.R. Beuchat, and T.J.Montville, Eds.; American Society for Microbiology, Washington, D.C. 1997; pp. 66-82.

Pierson, M.D. 1997. The HACCP principle of conducting a hazard analysis. Proceedings of the Fourth Australian HACCP Conference, November 11-12, 1997, Melbourne, Australia. pp. 88-96.

Pierson, M.D. 1997. HACCP requirements in the United States Meat and Poultry Industry. Proceedings of the 30th National Convention, The Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology and the Third Australian HACCP Conference, May 4-8, 1997, Perth, Australia. pp. 467-477.

Pierson, M.D. 1997. HACCP and the food animal practitioner. Proceedings of the North American Veterinary Conference, Orlando, FL.