Erin L. DiCaprio Publications

Refereed Journal and Peer-Reviewed Extension Publications

Leighton, E. A., C. N. Gale, E. Huang, X. Yang, E. DiCaprio, X. Li. 2024. A multidrug-resistant extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL)-producing Enterobacter hormaechei strain from mixed sprouts. Current MIcrobiology, 81(131). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00284-024-03663-3 

Wu, X., A. Moyne, L.J. Harris, and E. DiCaprio. 2023. Impact of irrigation water quality on human norovirus surrogate survival during leafy green production. Frontiers in Plant Science, 14. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2023.1128579 

Chiarella, C., Y. Lamoureaux, A. Pires, R. Surls, R. Bennaton, J. Van Soelen-Kim, S. Grady, T. Ramos, V. Koundinya, E. DiCaprio. 2023. A preliminary assessment of food policy obstacles in the produce recovery network in California. Agriculture and Human Values, 40(1239–1258). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10460-022-10407-1 

Ramos, T., H. Leavau, H. Kim, M. Marco, E. DiCaprio. 2022. Leveraging the COVID-19 fermentation trend to enhance nutrition and food safety Extension efforts. Journal of Extension, 60(4). https://doi.org/10.34068/joe.60.04.15 

Moon, S.H., Z. Udaondo, K.Z. Abram, X. Li, X. Yang, E. DiCaprio, S. Jun, E. Huang. 2022. Isolation of AmpC- and extended spectrum β-lactamase-producing Enterobacterales from fresh vegetables in the United States. Food Control, 132(108559). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodcont.2021.108559 

Harrison L., X. Wu, T. Ramos, E. DiCaprio. 2021. Presence of hepatitis E virus in commercially available pork products. International Journal of Food Microbiology, 2(339). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2020.109033 

Barone, N.A., E. DiCaprio, A.B. Snyder. 2020. A preliminary assessment of food safety training needs and preferences among Ohio food processors of various sizes. Food Control, 114. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodcont.2020.107220 

DiCaprio E., M. Ye, H. Chen, J. Li. 2019. Inactivation of human norovirus and Tulane virus by high pressure processing in simple mediums and strawberry puree. Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, 3:26. https://doi.org/10.3389/fsufs.2019.00026 

Harrison L., E. DiCaprio. 2018. Hepatitis E virus: an emerging foodborne pathogen. Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, 2(14): 1-9. https://doi.org/10.3389/fsufs.2018.00014 

Leone C.M., M. Dharmasena, C. Tang, E. DiCaprio, Y. Ma, E. Araud, H. Bolinger, K. Rupprom, T. Yeargin, J. Li, D. Schaffner, X. Jiang, J. Sharp, J. Vinjé, A. Fraser. 2018. Prevalence of human noroviruses in commercial food establishment bathrooms. J Food Prot. 81(5):719-728. https://doi.org/10.4315/0362-028X.JFP-17-419 

Yang Z., H. Chambers, E. DiCaprio, G. Gao, J. Li.  2018.  Internalization and dissemination of human norovirus and Tulane virus in fresh produce is plant dependent.  Food Microbiol.  69:25-32. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fm.2017.07.015 

DiCaprio E. 2017.  Recent advances in human norovirus detection and cultivation methods.  Curr Opin Food Sci. 14:93-97. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cofs.2017.02.007 

Liu J., H. Wang, J. Gu, T. Deng, Z. Yuan, B. Hu, Y. Xu, Y. Yan, J. Zan, M. Liao, E. DiCaprio, J. Li, S. Su, and J. Zhou.  2017.  BECN-1 dependent CASP2 incomplete autophagy induction by binding to rabies virus phosphoprotein.  Autophagy.  13(4):739-753. https://doi.org/10.1080/15548627.2017.1280220 

Lou F., E. DiCaprio, X. Li, X. Dai, Y. Ma, J.H. Hughes, H. Chen, D. Kingsley, and J. Li.  2016.  Variable High pressure processing sensitivities for genogroup II human noroviruses.  Appl Environ Microbiol.  82(19):6037-45. https://doi.org/10.1128/AEM.01575-16 

DiCaprio E., N. Phantkankum, D. Culbertson, Y. Ma, J. H. Hughes, R. M. Uribe, and J. Li.  2016.  Inactivation of human norovirus and Tulane virus in simple media and fresh whole strawberries by ionizing radiation.  Intl J Food Microbiol. 232:43-51. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2016.05.013 

Araud E., E. DiCaprio, Y. Ma, F. Lou, J. H. Hughes, D. Kingsley, and J. Li.  2016.  Thermal inactivation of enteric viruses and bioaccumulation of enteric viruses in oysters (Crassostrea virginica).  Appl Environ Microbiol.  82(7):2086-99. Selected as a Spotlight article. https://doi.org/10.1128/AEM.03573-15 

Yeap J.W., S. Kaur, F. Lou, E. DiCaprio, M. Morgan, R. Linton, and J. Li.  2015.  Inactivation kinetics and mechanism of a human norovirus surrogate on stainless steel coupons using chlorine dioxide gas.  Appl Environ Microbiol. 82(1):116-123. https://doi.org/10.1128/AEM.02489-15 

DiCaprio E., A. Purgianto, Y. Ma, J. Hughes, X. Dai, and J. Li.  2015.  Attachment and localization of human norovirus and animal caliciviruses in fresh produce.  Intl J Food Microbiol. 211:101-108. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2015.07.013 

Lou F., M. Ye, Y. Ma, X. Li, E. DiCaprio, H. Chen, S. Krakowka, J. Hughes, D. Kingsley, and J. Li.  2015.  A gnotobiotic pig model to determine human norovirus inactivation by high pressure processing.  Appl Environ Microbiol. 81(19):6679-6687. https://doi.org/10.1128/AEM.01566-15 

Araud E., E. DiCaprio, Z. Yang, X. Li, F. Lou, J. H. Hughes, H. Chen, and J. Li.  2015.  High-pressure inactivation of rotaviruses: the role of treatment temperature and strain diversity in virus inactivation.  Appl Environ Microbiol. 81(19):6669-78. https://doi.org/10.1128/AEM.01853-15 

DiCaprio E., A. Purgianto, and J. Li.  2015.  Effect of abiotic and biotic stress on the internalization and dissemination of human norovirus surrogates in growing Romaine lettuce.  Appl Environ Microbiol. 81(14):4791-4800. https://doi.org/10.1128/AEM.00650-15 

DiCaprio E., D. Culbertson, and J. Li.  2015.  Evidence of the internalization of animal caliciviruses via the root of growing strawberry plants and dissemination to the fruit.  Appl Environ Microbiol. 81(8):2727-2734.  Selected as a Spotlight article. https://doi.org/10.1128/AEM.03867-14 

Predmore A., G. Sanglay, E. DiCaprio, J. Li, R. Uribe, and K. Lee.  2014.  Electron beam inactivation of Tulane virus on fresh produce, and mechanism of inactivation of human norovirus surrogates by electron beam irradiation.  Intl J Food Microbiol. 198:28-36. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2014.12.024 

DiCaprio E., Y. Ma, J. Hughes, and J. Li.  2013.  Epidemiology, prevention, and control of the no. 1 foodborne illness: human norovirus.  Clinical Review Articles, Infectious Disease Clinics of North America. 27(3): 651-74 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.idc.2013.05.009 

DiCaprio E., Y. Ma, A. Purgianto, J. Hughes, and J. Li.  2012.  Internalization and dissemination of human norovirus and animal caliciviruses in hydroponically grown romaine lettuce.  Appl Environ Microbiol. 78(17):6413-52. https://doi.org/10.1128/AEM.01081-12 

Li J., A. Predmore, E. Divers, and F. Lou.  2012.  New interventions against human norovirus: progress, opportunities, and challenges.  Annu Rev Food Sci Technol. 3:331-52. https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev-food-022811-101234 

Feng K., E. Divers, Y. Ma, and J. Li.  2011.  Inactivation of a human norovirus surrogate, human norovirus virus-like particles, and vesicular stomatitis virus by gamma irradiation.  Appl Environ Microbiol. 77(10):3507-17. https://doi.org/10.1128/AEM.00081-11

Killedar S., J. DiRosario, E. Divers, P.G. Popovich, D.M. McCarty, and H. Fu.  2010. Mucopolysaccharidosis IIIB, a lysosomal storage disease, triggers a pathogenic CNS autoimmune response.  J Neuroinflammation. 7:39. https://doi.org/10.1186/1742-2094-7-39 

DiRosario J., E. Divers, C. Wang, J. Etter, A. Charrier, P. Jukkola, H. Auer, V. Best, D.L. Newsom, D.M. McCarty, and H. Fu.  2009.  Innate and adaptive immune activation in the brain of MPS IIIB mouse model. J Neurosci Res. 87(4): 978-90. https://doi.org/10.1002/jnr.21912