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Animal & Food Sciences

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Professor
Animal & Food Sciences
Extension Specialist for Food Microbiology
OSU Extension

405-744-5563 (Work)

peter.muriana@okstate.edu (opens in a new tab)

Oklahoma State University, 109 FAPC Building, Stillwater, Oklahoma, 74078, United States

Peter Muriana's Food Microbiology Laboratory Facebook Page (albums of various topics) (opens in a new tab)⁠
Peter Muriana's Food Microbiology Lab (opens in a new tab)⁠
Air-dried beef (biltong, droewors) microbial validation. (opens in a new tab)⁠
Fermenters for microbial research into animal (swine) probiotics (opens in a new tab)⁠
Graduate students doing Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) at OSU's Electron Microscopy Core Facility. (opens in a new tab)⁠

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EXTENSION & ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITY

FEATURED
The Food Microbiology Workshop will be hosted at the R. M. Kerr Food & Ag Products Center (i.e., FAPC). Industry experts will delve into the intricacies of ensuring food safety through microbiological analysis. Over two days, participants will engage in comprehensive sessions covering various aspects of food microbiology, from regulatory compliance to practical laboratory exercises. Day 1 starts with registration and a warm welcome, followed by participant introductions to foster networking and collaboration. The morning sessions focus on foundational knowledge, including a comprehensive overview of food microbiology and discussions on sanitation practices and microbial verification. As the day progresses, participants will dive into the regulatory landscape, exploring USDA and FDA regulations alongside microbial testing methods endorsed by these agencies and AOAC. The afternoon sessions shifts toward practical skills, covering microbial sampling techniques, pathogen testing considerations, and hands-on laboratory exercises. Day 2 delves deeper into foodborne pathogens and regulations, with focused discussions on Salmonella, L. Monocytogenes, and STEC E.coli. Attendees will also explore spoilage microorganisms and rapid testing methods, including immunodiagnostic tests, magnetic bead enrichment, and PCR. Join us for an immersive and educational experience designed to enhance your understanding and skills in food microbiology, ensuring the safety and quality of food products. (opens in a new tab)⁠
2 Oct 2024 - 3 Oct 2024
Food Microbiology Workshop, Oklahoma State University
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EXTENSION & ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITY
FAPC Food Science Research Symposium. This symposium provides a forum for undergraduate and graduate students in Agriculture and neighboring universities (UCO, Langston) to present the results of their research activities. Oklahoma sections of IFT and IAFP provide scholarship funds for both oral and poster presentations. A keynote speaker is also the highlight of the presentations. This year (2025), Dr. Peter Muriana will give the keynote address, Professor in Animal & Food Sciences Department, S.E. Gilliland Professorship, Food Microbiology Extension Specialist. (opens in a new tab)⁠
27 Mar 2025
Peter Muriana, Oklahoma State University
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EXTENSION & ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITY
HACCP Workshop (opens in a new tab)⁠
10 Dec 2024 - 11 Dec 2024
HACCP Workshop, Oklahoma State University
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INTERVIEW / MEDIA APPEARANCE
TV-31 (Stillwater, OK)
21 Nov 2024
Dr. Peter Muriana (Dept. Animal & Food Sciences, OSU) reviews food safety tips that come into play during preparation for Thanksgiving turkey dinner including thawing, unwrapping, storage in the refrigerator, filling the turkey with stuffing, post-dinner refrigeration and reheating leftovers.
INTERVIEW / MEDIA APPEARANCE
OETA TV: In Depth: FDA battles contaminated food supply with Oklahoma ties (opens in a new tab)⁠
13 Nov 2024
Peter Muriana (Food Microbiologist at OSU) and Kendra Dougherty (Director, Outbreak Investigations at OK Dept. Health) were interviewed about the recent rash of recalls and oubreaks and fielded general questions about foodborne illness.
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EXTENSION & ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITY
HACCP Workshop. Workshop provides industry workers with the information needed to comply with USDA-FSIS regulations for HACCP Food Safety programs for meat and poultry processing facilities. Other industries are also encouraged to apply HACCP Food Safety principles to ensure food safety. (opens in a new tab)⁠
17 Sep 2024 - 18 Sep 2024
Peter Muriana, Oklahoma State University
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EXTENSION & ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITY
HACCP Workshop. Workshop provides industry workers with the information needed to comply with USDA-FSIS regulations for HACCP Food Safety programs for meat and poultry processing facilities. Other industries are also encouraged to apply HACCP Food Safety principles to ensure food safety. (opens in a new tab)⁠
4 Jun 2024 - 5 Jun 2024
Peter Muriana, Oklahoma State University
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EXTENSION & ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITY
FAPC Food Science Research Symposium. this symposium provides a forum for undergraduate and graduate students in Agriculture and neighboring universities (UCO, Langston) to present the results of their research activities. Oklahoma sections of IFT and IAFP provides funds scholarship funds for awards given for poster and oral presentations. This year, Bart Conley (Solutions Champion with the U.S. Division of Better Balance Foods) is presenting his keynote address on "Plant-Based Proteins". (opens in a new tab)⁠
27 Mar 2024
Peter Muriana, Oklahoma State University
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EXTENSION & ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITY
HACCP Workshop. Workshop provides industry workers with the information needed to comply with USDA-FSIS regulations for HACCP Food Safety programs for meat and poultry processing facilities. Other industries are also encouraged to apply HACCP Food Safety principles to ensure food safety. (opens in a new tab)⁠
27 Mar 2024 - 28 Mar 2024
Peter Muriana, Oklahoma State University
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EDITORIAL ACTIVITY
Applied Microbiology (opens in a new tab)⁠
1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2025
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EDITORIAL ACTIVITY
Microorganisms (opens in a new tab)⁠
1 Jan 2021
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Applied Microbiology (opens in a new tab)⁠
1 Jan 2020
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EXTENSION & ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITY
FAPC Certificate for Training as a Food Safety Professional. Industry workers are given the opporunity to receive a 'FAPC Certificate' indicating that they have taken sufficient workshops to achieve 10 credits through 3 categories of workshops for recognition as having received training as a Food Safety Professional. (opens in a new tab)⁠
1 Jan 2020
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EDITORIAL ACTIVITY
Microorganisms (opens in a new tab)⁠
1 Jan 2018
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AWARD
Honor Award for Outanding Group for Farm-Focused Food Safety Team
2 Oct 2015
Oklahoma State University, Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service
AWARD
Advance Foods-SE Gilliland Professorship in Microbial Food Safety
1 Jul 2013
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AWARD
Don M. Tyler Award for Research
8 Apr 2011
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