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LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Volume 84, Issue -, Pages 47-57Publisher
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DOI: 10.1016/j.lwt.2017.05.042
Keywords
Listeria monocytogenes; Biofilm; Food processing environment; Inactivation; Microscopy
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Funding
- University of Warmia and Mazury [17.620.019-300, 17.610.015-300]
- National Science Centre, Poland [2016/21/N/NZ9/01327]
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The ability of Listeria monocytogenes to attach to food processing surfaces and to form biofilms in different inaccessible locations of a processing facility has become of important concern for the food industry. A deeper insight into the biofilm formation process is then required to enable adopting best hygienic practices against L. monocytogenes and, resultantly, to ensure food safety. This review article discusses some important aspects of biofilm formation by L. monocytogenes, and provides an overview of consequences of applying antimicrobials to inactivate L monocytogenes biofilms from food contact surfaces. Finally, microscopic findings with the use of different protocols together with advantages and limitations of each approach are discussed. (C) 2017 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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