Comparative Inactivation Studies of Listeria Monocytogenes at Room and Refrig…

Abstract: Listeria monocytogenes is an important food-borne pathogen which has been associated with disease outbreaks from contaminated ready-to-eat meat products due to the improper decontamination of the equipment and food-processing areas. As this bacterium maintains the ability to grow at the low temperatures used in food-processing plants, this study was undertaken to determine the bacter…