Teresa Bergholz Ph.D.

Teresa Bergholz, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor in the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition at MSU. Her research expertise is in food safety microbiology, focused on understanding foodborne pathogen responses to environmental stressors in the food supply. She utilizes genomics, transcriptomics, and phenotypic assays to evaluate pathogen behavior and develop interventions for reducing pathogens in the food supply.

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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Teresa Bergholz 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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