CHALLENGE TESTS WITH LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES IN SALAMI: PRELIMINARY RESULTS

Challenge tests are the preferable methodology to study the behaviour of Listeria monocytogenes on ready to eat foods, according to Regulation (EC) 2073/2005. Challenge testing using L. monocytogenes in seasoned salami from different food business operators showed, after seasoning of the product, a...

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Published inItalian journal of food safety Vol. 1; no. 5; pp. 85 - 86
Main Authors Comin, D., Cassini, S., Paiusco, A., Catellani, P., Fornasiero, E., Mioni, R.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published PAGEPress Publications 01.02.2013
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challenge test
Listeria monocytogenes
Regulation (EC) 2073/2005
salami
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Summary:Challenge tests are the preferable methodology to study the behaviour of Listeria monocytogenes on ready to eat foods, according to Regulation (EC) 2073/2005. Challenge testing using L. monocytogenes in seasoned salami from different food business operators showed, after seasoning of the product, a count reduction of the inoculated organisms without any further growth of the pathogen; however differences of L. monocytogenes behaviour could be observed according to different production protocols.
ISSN:2239-7132
2239-7132
DOI:10.4081/ijfs.2009.5.85