FOOD SCIENCE ›› 2007, Vol. 28 ›› Issue (1): 341-347.

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Review on Risk Analysis, Detection and Control of Vibrio parahaemolyticus in Food

 CHEN  Rui-Ying, LU  Jian-Zhang, SU  Yi-Cheng, LIU  Cheng-Chu   

  1. 1.Research Institute of Marine Bioresources Utilization, Shanghai Fisheries University, Shanghai 200090, China; 2.Seafood Laboratory, Oregon State University, 2001 Marine Drive, Room 253, Astoria, Oregon 97103, USA
  • Online:2007-01-15 Published:2011-12-31

Abstract: Vibrio parahaemolyticus, a halophilic bacterium occurs widely in marine water, sediment and seafood. This organism is recognized as a major cause of diarrhea associated seafood consumption throughout the world and is the most prevalent foodborne pathogen in China. To provide a better understanding of Vibrio parahaemolyticus food poisoning and reduce the risk of Vibrio parahaemolyticus infections associated with seafood consumption, this article reviews the biological characteristics and virulence factors of Vibrio parahaemolyticus and discusses channels for infection, symptoms of illness, and methods for detection and reduction of Vibrio parahaemolyticus in foods.

Key words: Vibrio parahaemolyticus, food poisoning, food safety