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Effects of storage atmosphere on Listeria monocytogenes and competing microflora using a surface model system.

Author(s) : FRANCIS G. A., O'BEIRNE D.

Type of article: Article

Summary

A solid-surface model system was used to study the effects of gas atmospheres encountered in modified atmosphere packaging of vegetables on the survival and growth of Listeria monocytogenes and competing micro-organisms. The effects of increasing CO2 levels (from 5 to 20%), 100% N2 and 3% O2 were determined. The results indicate that the gas atmospheres present within modified atmosphere packages of minimally processed vegetables may affect the interactions between the pathogen and the natural competitive microflora sufficiently to indirectly enhance L. monocytogenes growth.

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  • Original title: Effects of storage atmosphere on Listeria monocytogenes and competing microflora using a surface model system.
  • Record ID : 1999-3692
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Int. J. Food Sci. Technol. - vol. 33 - n. 5
  • Publication date: 1998/10
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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