Tolerance of Listeria monocytogenes to biocides used in food processing environments

• Published in: Food microbiology Vol. 97; p. 103758
• Main Authors: Duze, Sanelisiwe Thinasonke, Marimani, Musa, Patel, Mrudula
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England Elsevier Ltd 01.08.2021
• Subjects: Biocides; disinfection; Efflux pump systems; food contamination; food pathogens; Listeria monocytogenes; listeriosis; public health; quaternary ammonium compounds; Selection pressure; Tolerance; transporters; Listeria monocytogenes; Tolerance; Selection pressure; Efflux pump systems; Biocides

Listeria monocytogenes is a foodborne pathogen that causes a life-threatening disease in humans known as listeriosis. Contamination of food during processing is the main route of transmission of Listeria monocytogenes. Therefore, biocides play a crucial role in food processing environments as they a...