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 language | English |
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Journal | International Journal of Food Microbiology |
Volume | 146 |
Issue number | 1 |
Pages (from-to) | 88-93 |
ISSN | 0168-1605 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2011 |
Keywords
- Salmon
- Listeria monocytogenes
- Stainless steel
- Desiccation survival
- Biofilm
- Transfer
- Osmotic stress