Isolation of Listeria monocytogenes in a salami producing plant in Piedmont: use of pulsed field gel electrophoresis to trace contaminations

The ability of Listeria monocytogenes to survive in different environments and establish persistent contaminations is an important issue for food producers. This study aimed to assess the environmental contamination level in an Italian salami producing plant and to identify possible sources of conta...

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Main Authors: Annalisa Costa, Maria Ausilia Grassi, Sara Lomonaco, Patrizia Morra, Daniele Nucera, Tiziana Civera
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2013-06-01
Series:Italian Journal of Food Safety
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Online Access:http://www.pagepressjournals.org/index.php/ijfs/article/view/965