A review of rapid food safety testing: using lateral flow assay platform to detect foodborne pathogens
Author | Younes, Nadin |
Author | Yassine, Hadi M. |
Author | Kourentzi, Katerina |
Author | Tang, Patrick |
Author | Litvinov, Dmitri |
Author | Willson, Richard C. |
Author | Abu-Raddad, Laith J. |
Author | Nasrallah, Gheyath K. |
Available date | 2023-09-26T06:21:26Z |
Publication Date | 2023-01-01 |
Publication Name | Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition |
Identifier | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10408398.2023.2217921 |
Citation | Nadin Younes, Hadi M. Yassine, Katerina Kourentzi, Patrick Tang, Dmitri Litvinov, Richard C. Willson, Laith J. Abu-Raddad & Gheyath K. Nasrallah (2023) A review of rapid food safety testing: using lateral flow assay platform to detect foodborne pathogens, Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2023.2217921 |
ISSN | 10408398 |
Abstract | The detrimental impact of foodborne pathogens on human health makes food safety a major concern at all levels of production. Conventional methods to detect foodborne pathogens, such as live culture, high-performance liquid chromatography, and molecular techniques, are relatively tedious, time-consuming, laborious, and expensive, which hinders their use for on-site applications. Recurrent outbreaks of foodborne illness have heightened the demand for rapid and simple technologies for detection of foodborne pathogens. Recently, Lateral flow assays (LFA) have drawn attention because of their ability to detect pathogens rapidly, cheaply, and on-site. Here, we reviewed the latest developments in LFAs to detect various foodborne pathogens in food samples, giving special attention to how reporters and labels have improved LFA performance. We also discussed different approaches to improve LFA sensitivity and specificity. Most importantly, due to the lack of studies on LFAs for the detection of viral foodborne pathogens in food samples, we summarized our recent research on developing LFAs for the detection of viral foodborne pathogens. Finally, we highlighted the main challenges for further development of LFA platforms. In summary, with continuing improvements, LFAs may soon offer excellent performance at point-of-care that is competitive with laboratory techniques while retaining a rapid format. |
Sponsor | This report was made possible by GSRA8-L-1-0501-21022 and NPRP13S-0128-200185 from the Qatar National Research Fund (a member of Qatar Foundation). The funders had no role in study design, data collection, analysis, the decision to publish, or the preparation of the manuscript. The statements made herein are solely the responsibility of the authors. We extend our gratitude to the Qatar National Library (QNL), a member of Qatar Foundation, for sponsoring the publication fees of this article. |
Language | en |
Publisher | Taylor and Francis Group |
Subject | food safety foodborne pathogens lateral flow assay LFA sensitivity |
Type | Article Review |
ESSN | 1549-7852 |
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