Desiccation of adhering and biofilm Listeria monocytogenes on stainless steel: Survival and transfer to salmon products

Lisbeth Truelstrup Hansen, Birte Fonnesbech Vogel

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Abstract

The foodborne bacterial pathogen, Listeria monocytogenes, commonly contaminates foods during processing, where the microorganisms are potentially subjected to low relative humidity (RH) conditions for extended periods of time. The objective of this study was to examine survival during desiccation (43% RH and 15°C) of biofilm L. monocytogenes N53-1 cells on stainless steel coupons and to assess subsequent transfer to salmon products. Formation of static biofilm (2days at 100% RH and 15°C) prior to desiccation for 23days significantly (P
Original languageEnglish
JournalInternational Journal of Food Microbiology
Volume146
Issue number1
Pages (from-to)88-93
ISSN0168-1605
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2011

Keywords

  • Salmon
  • Listeria monocytogenes
  • Stainless steel
  • Desiccation survival
  • Biofilm
  • Transfer
  • Osmotic stress

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