Microbiome and Physicochemical Features Associated with Differential Listeria monocytogenes Growth in Soft, Surface-Ripened Cheeses
Justin Falardeau, Erkan Yıldız, Yifan Yan, Simone D. Castellarin, Siyun Wang
Abstract
Previous studies have identified differences in L. monocytogenes growth between SRCs, but no clear mechanism has yet been elucidated. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study to collect a wide range of SRCs from retail sources and attempt to identify key factors associated with pathogen growth.
Topics & Concepts
Listeria monocytogenesFood scienceStreptococcus thermophilusBiologyPasteurizationWater activityRaw milkLactococcus16S ribosomal RNABacterial growthListeriaMicrobiologyFood microbiologyBacteriaLactococcus lactisLactic acidLactobacillusWater contentFermentationEngineeringGeneticsGeotechnical engineeringListeria monocytogenes in Food SafetyProbiotics and Fermented FoodsMicrobial Inactivation Methods