Inactivation of refrigerator biofilm bacteria for application in the food service environment.

Author(s) : MICHAELS B., AYERS T., CELIS M., et al.

Type of article: Article

Summary

In this study, biofilms were grown on plastic refrigerator trays. Cultures of mixed wild strains were started using kitchen scraps suspended in nutrient broth. Spoilage species identified included Pseudomonas putida, Sphingobacterium multivorum, Citrobacter freundii and Proteus vulgaris. A series of 39 different treatment interventions were tested using three different biofilm test runs. Results obtained are presented.

Details

  • Original title: Inactivation of refrigerator biofilm bacteria for application in the food service environment.
  • Record ID : 2002-1881
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Food Serv. Technol. - n. 1
  • Publication date: 2001
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