Christi Calhoun Ph.D.

Articles by Christi Calhoun Ph.D.

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Advancing Science-Based Approaches to Salmonella Control in Meat

Research and data-driven tools are being applied to reduce Salmonella risk in meat production and processing

February 9, 2026

This article will examine shifting USDA regulatory expectations, evolving risk assessment tools, and realistic strategies to manage Salmonella as a true public health risk rather than solely a process control issue.

Listeria Control: Moving Beyond Best Practices to Implementation

While the industry has well-established best practices for Listeria prevention, the real issue lies in execution

Christi Calhoun Ph.D. Robert Maddock Ph.D.

August 12, 2025

This article examines control of Listeria contamination of meat and poultry products by smaller-scale meat/poultry producers.

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Articles by Christi Calhoun Ph.D.

Advancing Science-Based Approaches to Salmonella Control in Meat

Listeria Control: Moving Beyond Best Practices to Implementation

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