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Research activities & Publications:

• Books and monographs

  Scientific Criteria to Insure Safe Food 2003: Committee on the Review of the Use of Scientific Criteria and Performance Standards for Safe Food. Institute of Medicine – National Research Council. The National Academies Press. 386 pages. I was co-chair of the committee.

  Seafood Safety. 1991. (Editor) F. Ahmed. National Academy Press. Washington, DC. I am one of 13 committee members for this report, which is sold as a hard cover book. 432 pages. NAS is the considered the author.

• Books edited.

Environmental Indicators and Shellfish Safety. 1994. C.R. Hackney and M.D. Pierson (Editors). Chapman and Hall, Inc. New York, NY. 550 pages.

Microbiology of Marine Food Products. 1991. D.R. Ward and C.R. Hackney (Editors). Chapman and Hall. New York, NY. 478 pages.

• Book chapters.

Hackney, C.R. and T.E. Rippen. 2000. The molluscan shellfish industry. In Marine & Freshwater Products Handbook, ed., R. Martin, E. Carter, G. Flick and L. Davis, Technomic Publishing Company, Lancaster, PA, pp. 323-338.

Hackney, C.R. 1994. Animal and Terrestrial Associated Bacterial Pathogens. In: Environmental Indicators and Shellfish Safety. C.R. Hackney and M. Pierson (editors). Chapman & Hall, Inc. New York, NY. Pages 172-209.

Hackney, C.R. 1994. Human Associated Bacterial Pathogens. In: Environmental Indicators and Shellfish Safety. C.R. Hackney and M. Pierson (editors). Chapman & Hall, Inc. New York, NY. Pages 154-171.

Hackney, C.R. 1994. Methods to Recover Injured Indicators and Pathogens. In: Environmental Indicators and Shellfish Safety. C.R. Hackney and M. Pierson (editors). Chapman & Hall, Inc. New York, NY. Pages 218-229.

Hackney, C.R. 1994. Summary of shellfish borne illness (Appendix). In "Indicators and Shellfish Safety." C.R. Hackney and M. Pierson (editors). Chapman and Hall. New York, NY. Appendix.

Hackney, C.R., T. Rippen, and D. Ward. 1991. Principles of Pasteurization and Minimally Processed Seafoods. In "Microbiology of Marine Food Products." D. Ward and C. R. Hackney (editors). Chapman and Hall, Inc. New York, NY. Pages 355-373.

Hackney, C.R. 1990. Processing of Molluscan Shellfish. In "The Seafood Industry." G. Flick and R. Martin (editors). Chapman and Hall, Inc. New York, NY. Pages 165-174.

Hackney, C.R. 1990. Cleaning and Sanitation. In "The Seafood Industry." G. Flick and R. Martin (editors). Chapman and Hall, Inc. New York, NY. Pages 268-291.

Dietrich, M.A., C.R. Hackney, and R. Grodner. 1982. Factors affecting the absorption of Vibrio cholerae to Blue Crab (Callinectes sapidus) shell. In "Vibrios in the Environment" R.R. Colwell (editor). John Wiley and Sons, Inc. New York, NY. Pages 601-611.

• Papers in refereed journals: (Most recent only)

Matak, K.E., E. Hovingh, C. Smith, K. Waterman, C.R. Hackney, and S. S. Sumner. 2006. Virginia/West Virginia dairy practices survey. Food Protection Trends, 26: 20 - 26

Matak, K.E., J.H. Wilson, S.E. Duncan, E.J. Wilson, C.R. Hackney, and S.S. Sumner. 2005. Efficacy of UV light for the reduction of Listeria monocytogenes in goat's milk. Journal of Food Protection. 68: 2212-2216

McAdams, T.J., R.G. Reinhart, C.F. Fernandes, G. Flick, S.A. Smith, C. R. Hackney, G. Libey, and L.A. 2005. Incidence of pathogenic microorganisms in aquacultured rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss). Journal of Aquatic Food Product Technology, 14: 95-105

Kniel, K.E., S.S. Sumner, M.D. Pierson A.M. Zajac, C.R. Hackney, R. Fayer and D.S. Lindsay. 2004. Effect of hydrogen peroxide and other protease inhibitors on Cryptosporidium parvum excystation and in vitro development. Journal of Parasitology. 4: 885-888.

Kniel, K.E., S.S. Sumner, M.D. Pierson A.M. Zajac, C.R. Hackney, R. Fayer and D.S. Lindsay. 2003. Effect of organic acids and hydrogen peroxide on Cryptosporidium parvum viability in fruit juices. Journal of Food Protection. 66: 1650-1657.

Matak, K.E., J.H. Wilson, S.E. Duncan, E.J. Wilson, C.R. Hackney, and S.S. Sumner. 2003. The influence of lactose hydrolysis on the strength and sensory characteristics of vanilla ice cream. Transactions of the ASAE, 46: 1589-1593

Eifert, J.D., R.M. Castle, F.W. Pierson, F.W., C.R. Hackney, and C. Larsen. 2003. Comparison of sampling techniques for detection of Arcobacter butzleri from chickens and environmental samples. Poul. Sci. 82(12): 1898-1902.

Suloff, E.C, J.E. Marcy, C.R. Hackney, S. S. Sumner, and J. R. Bishop. 2003. Comparative study of a semisynthetic derivative of natamycin and the parent antibiotic on the spoilage of shredded cheddar cheese. Journal of Food Protect. 66: 1499–1502.

Keller, S, J. Marcy, G. Lacy, Blakistone, H. Carter and C. Hackney. 2003. Effect of microorganism characteristics on lead size critical to predicting package sterility. J. of Food Protection, 66: 1716-1719.

Keller, S, J. Marcy, G. Lacy, B. Blakistone, H. Carter and C. Hackney. 2003. Application of fluid modeling to determine the threshold lead size for liquid foods. J. of Food Protection. 66: 1260-1268 .

Kniel KE. Lindsay DS. Sumner SS. Hackney CR. Pierson MD. Dubey JP. 2002. Examination of attachment and survival of Toxoplasma gondii oocysts on raspberries and blueberries. Journal of Parasitology. 88(4):790-793.

Lawlor, K.A., M.D. Pierson, C.R. Hackney, J.R. Claus, and J.E. Marcy. 2001. Nonproteolytic Clostridium botulinum toxigenesis in cooked turkey stored under modified atmospheres. J. Food Protection 63: 1511‑1516.

Lorca, T. A., T. M. Gingerich, M.D. Pierson, G. J. Flick, C.R. Hackney, and S. S. Sumner. 2001. Growth and histamine formation of Morganeila morganii in determining the safety and quality of inoculated and uninoculated bluefish (Pomatomus saltatrix). J. Food Protect. 64:2015-2019.

Lorca, T. A. M. D. Pierson, G. J. Flick and C.R. Hackney. 2001. Levels of Vibrio vulnificus and organoleptic quality of raw shellstock oysters (Crassostrea virginica) maintained at different storage temperatures. J. Food Protection 64: 1716-1721.

Van Aardt, M. , Duncan, S.E., Marcy, J.E., Long, T.E., and Hackney, C.R. 2001. Effectiveness of poly(ethylene terephthalate) and high‑density polyethylene in protection of milk flavor. Journal of dairy science. 84 (6): 1341‑1347.

Van Aardt, M. ,  Duncan, S.E.,  D. Bourne, Marcy, J.E., Long, T.E.,  Hackney, C.R., and Heisey, C.. 2001.  Flavor threshold for acetaldehyde in milk, chocolate milk, and spring water using solid phase micro-extraction gas chromatography (SPME-GC) for quantification. J. Agri. Food Chem. 49:1377-1381.

Wright, J., Sumner, S.S., Hackney, C.R., Pierson, M.D., and Zoecklein, B.W. 2000. A survey of Virginia apple cider producers’ practices. Dairy, Food, and Environmental Sanitation. 20: 190-195.

Wright, J. S.S. Sumner, C.R. Hackney, M.D. Pierson, and B.W. Zoecklein. 2000. Efficacy of ultraviolet light for the reduction of E. coli O157:H7 in unpasteurized apple cider. J. Food Prot. 63:563-567.

Wright, J., S. S. Sumner, C. R. Hackney, M. D. Pierson, and B. W. Zoecklein. 2000. Reduction of E. coli O157:H7 on apples using wash and chemical sanitizer treatments. Dairy, Food, and Environ. Sanitation. 20: 120-126.

Davidson, R.H., S.E. Duncan, C.R. Hackney, W.N. Eigel, and J.W. Boling. 2000. Probiotic culture survival and implications in fermented frozen yogurt characteristics, J. Dairy Sci., 83:666-673.

• Papers presented at professional meetings. (most recent)

Papers available through the professional organization:

Kniel, K.,Sumner,S.S., Lindsay, D.L., Hackney, C.R., Pierson, M.D., Zajac, A., and Golden, D.A. The use of oxidation to control Cryptosporidium infectivity. 2002. IAFP meeting in San Diego, CA.

Phleps, K.K., Sumner, S.S., Lindsay, D.S., Hackney, C.R., Pierson, M.D., and Dubey, J. P. Comparative study of Toxoplasma gondii oocysts on raspberries and blueberries. 2001. IAFP meeting in Minneapolis, MN.

Phelps, K.K., Sumner, S.S., Golden, D.A., Hackney, C.R., Lindsay, D.S., Pierson, M.D., and Fayer, R. Effects of hydrogen peroxide on the survival of Cryptosporidium parvum oocysts in unpasteurized fruit juices. 2001. IAFP meeting in Minneapolis, MN.

Rasmussen, D.D., Sumner, S.S., Hackney, C.R., Eifert, J.E., Eckhoff, M., and deVegt, B.T. 1999. Effectiveness of potassium lactate and lactic acid against Campylobacter on chicken breasts. IAMFES. Dearborn, MI. August 1-4.

Wright, J.R., Sumner, S.S., Hackney, C.R., and Pierson, M.D. 1999. Efficacy of ultraviolet light to eliminate E. coli O157:H7 in pasteurized apple cider. IAMFES. Dearborn, MI. August 1-4.

Wright, J.R., Sumner, S.S., Hackney, C.R., and Pierson, M.D. 1999. Survey of production practices used by Virginia apple cider processors. IAMFES. Dearborn, MI. August 1-4.

Matak, K.M., Duncan, S.E., Wilson, J.H., Hackney, C.R., and Sumner, S.S. 1999. Lactose hydrolysis by yeast lactase: influence on freezing point and dipping characteristics of ice cream. IFT. Chicago, IL. July 25-28.

Scott, L., Duncan, S., Keenan, T., and Sumner, S. 1999. The effect of milkfat fraction melting properties on the physical properties of reformulated cream. IFT. Chicago, IL. July 25-28.

Major Invited Talks: (Most recent: )

National

Hackney, C.R. 2002. Administrators role in helping faculty apply for USDA grants. USDA workshop. Orlando, FL.

Hackney, C.R. 1999. Development of a HACCP program for refrigerated foods. 1999 IFT basic symposium on refrigerate foods. Chicago, IL.

Hackney, C.R. 1999. Food safety, how it affects food imports. Presented to representatives of various African governments, Blacksburg, VA.

Hackney, C.R. 1999. Model HACCP plan for refrigerated foods. 1999 IFT basic symposium on refrigerate foods. Chicago, IL.

Hackney, C.R. 1999. Hazards associate with refrigerated foods and risk management

Sponsored research and other grant awards. 4 million in grants awarded.

Louisiana State University: 1980-1985: $365,000

VPI&SU: Research and Extension Grants: $3.7 million dollars