Joshua Owade Ph.D.

Joshua Owade, Ph.D. is a Postdoctoral Research Associate and the Coordinator of the Quantitative Microbial Risk Assessment Interdisciplinary Vehicle (QMRA IV) Program at Michigan State University (MSU). His research focuses on risk modeling and predictive microbiology in food matrices, with an emphasis on enhancing food safety through quantitative modeling of microbial behavior along the produce supply chain.

Does Entry Into Dormant States During Cold Storage Impact Health Risk From E. coli O157:H7 on Lettuce?

The authors investigate whether cold storage time of leafy greens influences E. coli entry into dormant states and the corresponding risk of illness.

Joshua Owade Ph.D. Jade Mitchell Ph.D. Teresa Bergholz Ph.D.

April 7, 2025

This article discusses the quantification of risk associated with changes in enterohemorrhagic E. coli (EHEC) physiology during post-harvest pre-processing of leafy greens.

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Joshua Owade Ph.D.

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Does Entry Into Dormant States During Cold Storage Impact Health Risk From E. coli O157:H7 on Lettuce?

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