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Caitlin Karolenko Ph.D.

Caitlin Karolenko Ph.D.

Caitlin Karolenko, Ph.D. is a Scientific Program Manager at the Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences (IAFNS). In this role, Dr. Karolenko leads various food safety initiatives including the Food Microbiology Committee. Additionally, she manages organizational projects to promote and enhance scientific integrity in the food and nutrition research process. Dr. Karolenko received her Ph.D. in Food Science with a concentration in Food Microbiology from Oklahoma State University. She has direct experience with process validation, including pathogen inhibition and microbiome analysis.  

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The Raw Truth About Raw Foods

Caitlin Karolenko
Caitlin Karolenko Ph.D.
April 1, 2025

Many raw foods pose a higher risk of contamination compared to their cooked or processed counterparts. Consumers making choices in pursuit of health and wellness deserve full transparency about both the risks and benefits of these foods.


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Sodium Intersections With Food Safety and Health

Caitlin Karolenko
Caitlin Karolenko Ph.D.
November 19, 2024

While recommendations to reduce sodium consumption align with promoting public health, they may also challenge current food safety uses of sodium in products on the market. The solutions are more complicated than just cutting back on sodium levels in foods like meats and cheeses.


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Dry Sanitation in Food Processing: Enhancing Safety for Low-Moisture Foods

Caitlin Karolenko
Caitlin Karolenko Ph.D.
August 20, 2024

Dry sanitation is a pivotal practice in the food processing industry, particularly for facilities that produce low-moisture or low-water-activity foods. This article explores some of the trending technologies and approaches being developed to ensure the microbial safety of low-moisture foods in dry food processing facilities. 


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Hashtags and Hazards: The Dubious Influence of Social Media Trends on Food Safety

Caitlin Karolenko
Caitlin Karolenko Ph.D.
April 30, 2024

Social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok have positively affected the food safety landscape by raising awareness of best practices and helping to identify outbreaks, but at the same time, social media has also served as a vehicle for food safety misinformation.


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Sharing Data to Protect Public Health: The Why, the What, and the How

Andrea Stumpf J.D. Joseph Scimeca Ph.D.
Caitlin Karolenko
Caitlin Karolenko Ph.D.
Clare Narrod Ph.D. Wendelyn Jones Ph.D.
November 21, 2023

There is national interest in protecting public health by reducing foodborne illness from Salmonella in poultry. The University of Maryland, in partnership with IAFNS and Structured Partnerships, have been collaborating with USDA-FSIS through a Cooperative Agreement to support data sharing with the aim of reducing Salmonella illnesses in humans.


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A Melting Pot of Cultures—and Microbial Risks

Caitlin Karolenko
Caitlin Karolenko Ph.D.
July 18, 2023

The U.S. and Canada are melting pots of cultures, and one of the most evident expressions of this diversity can be found in the variety of ethnic foods available in markets. While the influx of these foods has brought new and exciting flavors to North American palates, it has also brought the risk of new microbial hazards.


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Can the Food Microbiome Help Us Ensure Safety and Quality? An Exploration

Caitlin Karolenko
Caitlin Karolenko Ph.D.
April 18, 2023

Similar to the gut microbiome, foods have a diverse community of indigenous or native microbes that reside on a food product. These microbes are influenced by changes in temperature, salinity, pH, oxygen, and exposure to other organisms, resulting in shifts in the bacterial population proportions. These dynamics can be further influenced by adding new bacteria—or bacteria already present in greater proportions—to help influence and improve food safety and quality. 


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