Rapid detection of foodborne pathogens is a key step in the control of food related diseases. Conventional methods\r\nfor the detection of food pathogens, although typically sensitive, often require multiple time-consuming steps such as extraction,\r\nisolation, enrichment, counting, etc., prior to measurement, resulting in testing times which can be days. There is a need to\r\ndevelop rapid and sensitive detection methods. This review is intended to provide food scientists and engineers an overview of\r\ncurrent rapid detection methods, a close look at the nanoparticles especially magnetic nanoparticle-antibody conjugates based\r\nmethods, and identification of knowledge gaps and future research needs.
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