(S5:E14) What's Lurking in the Lettuce?

In this episode Ed interviews Dr. Jeri Barak of the University of Wisconsin. They discuss the work of Jeri and her lab on food safety and how in some instances plant pathogens can increase the chances that you encounter a human pathogen when eating fresh produce. Additional Resources https://journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/aem.01330-22 https://journals.asm.org/doi/epub/10.1128/aem.01311-24   Time Stamps 00:00 Introduction to Microbial Research and Background 06:34 Transition from Marine Biology to Plant Pathology 09:56 Understanding Enteric Human Pathogens 11:46 Overview of Current Research in Food Safety 16:37 The Role of Salmonella in Agriculture 22:01 Interaction Between Plant Pathogens and Human Pathogens 28:34 The Role of Plant Pathogens in Human Health 31:19 Management Strategies for Bacterial Diseases 35:08 Future Directions in Research 39:20 Consumer Awareness and Food Safety 42:30 The Importance of Research in Food Security 48:21 outro with logo.mp4 Zaworski, E. (Host) and Barak, J. (Interviewee). S5:E14 (Podcast). What's Lurking in the Lettuce?. 7/22/2026. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network.   Transcript