Hudaa Neetoo

Since 2013:

Journal Articles

Aumeeruddy, M.Z., Neetoo, H., Mahomoodally, F., 2018. Knowledge, consumption pattern and ethnomedicinal uses of Nigella sativa seed and honey in Mauritius: a comparative study. Journal of Complementary Medicine Research. In Press.

Simothy, L., Mahomoodally, F., Neetoo, H., 2018. A study on the potential of ants to act as vectors of foodborne pathogens. AIMS Microbiology, 4(2): 319-333 doi: 10.3934/microbiol.2018.2.319

Ramroop, P., Neetoo, H., 2018. Antilisterial activity of Cymbopogon citratus on crabsticks. AIMS Microbiology, 2018, 4(1): 67-84. doi: 10.3934/microbiol.2018.1.67

Subbarayan, S., Ruggoo, A., Neetoo, H., 2017. Potential of commercial spice mixes to enhance the microbial safety and quality of poultry meat, Journal of World’s Poultry Research. 7(3): 134-144.

Neetoo, H., 2016. Effectiveness of chitosan coatings incorporating nisin and salts of organic acids to control Listeria monocytogenes and spoilage microflora on cooked tuna loins. Asian Journal of Agricultural and Food Sciences. 4(6): 303-311.

Goburdhun, D., Ruggoo, A., Neetoo, H., Beeharry, M., 2016. Hygienic practices in secondary school canteens of Mauritius. International Journal of Current Research. 8(9): 39283-39289.

Burgus, H and Neetoo, H., 2016. A study on the food safety knowledge and perceptions among poultry consumers in Mauritius. Journal of World’s Poultry Research. 6(3): 121-130.

Tang Sik Fon, S., Goburdhun, D., Neetoo, H., 2016. A study on the microbiological quality of noodles sold in Mauritius. African Journal of Food Science and Technology. 7(6):125-130.

Beeharry, M., Goburdhun, D., Neetoo, H., 2016. Comparative efficacy of chlorinated and non-chlorinated disinfectants on food contact surfaces in a tuna processing area. International Journal of Biology, Pharmacy and Allied Sciences. 5(7): 1743-1754.

Chummun, S. and Neetoo, H., 2016. A study on the relationship between microbial growth, histamine development and organoleptic changes in retailed fresh Sprangled Emperor and Big Eye Tuna. Journal of Food Chemistry and Nanotechnology. 2(1): 6-13.

Heerah, S. and Neetoo, H., 2016. Microbiological safety and physico-chemical quality of fountain and public shower water of Mauritius. International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences 5(2), 161-172.

Ganeshan, S. and Neetoo, H., 2016. Pre-harvest microbial contamination of tomato and pepper plants: Understanding the pre-harvest contamination pathways of mature tomato and bell pepper plants using bacterial pathogen surrogates. Advances in Crop Science and Technology, 4:1. http://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2329-8863.1000204

Neetoo, H. and Ganeshan, S., 2015. A study on the contamination routes of tomato and bell pepper plants by Escherichia coli and Listeria innocua. Journal of Advances in Agriculture. 5(2):684-697.

Ganeshan, S. and Neetoo, H., 2015. A study on the contamination routes of leafy greens and onion plants by Escherichia coli and Listeria innocua. International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences 4(12): 20-35.

Phagoo, L., Neetoo, H. 2015. Antibiotic resistance of Salmonella in poultry farms of Mauritius. Journal of World Poultry Research 5(3): 42-47.

Neetoo, H. 2015. Innovative processing for pre-packaged foods. International Journal of Innovation and Scientific Research 16(1): 179-194

Heetun, I., Goburdhun, D., Neetoo, H. 2015. Comparative microbiological evaluation of raw chicken from markets and chilled outlets. Journal of World Poultry Research. 5(1), 10-18.

Lou, F., Neetoo, H., Chen, H., Li. J. 2015. High hydrostatic pressure processing: a promising non-thermal technology to inactivate viruses in high-risk foods. Annual Review of Food Science and Technology 6: 389-409.

Cader, S., Goburdhun, D., Neetoo, H. 2014. Assessment of the microbial safety and quality of eggs from large and small-scale hen breeders. Journal of World Poultry Research. 4(4): 75-81.

Boubadoor, N., Sanmukhiya, M., Neetoo, H. 2014. Isolation, characterization and determination of probiotic properties of lactic acid bacteria from effluents of a dairy plant in Mauritius. International Journal of Biology, Pharmacy and Allied Sciences. 4(2): 320-333.

Neetoo, H., Chen, H. 2014. Influence of growth temperatures of Salmonella and storage
temperatures of alfalfa seeds on the thermal inactivation of the pathogen. Journal of Food Processing and
Preservation. doi:10.1111/jfpp.12439.

Neetoo, H., Mahomoodally, F., 2014. Use of antimicrobial films and edible coatings incorporating chemical and biological preservatives to control the growth of Listeria monocytogenes on cold-smoked salmon. Biomed Research International. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/534915

Neetoo, H., Chen, H. 2014. Factors influencing the dry heat sensitivity of Salmonella enterica on alfalfa sprouting seeds. Journal of Food Safety. 34: 312-320.

Li, X., Ye, M., Neetoo, H., Golovan, S., Chen, H., 2013. Pressure inactivation of Tulane virus,
a candidate surrogate for human norovirus and its potential application in food industry. International Journal of Food Microbiology 162: 37-42.