Unlocking the Hidden Threat: Impacts of Surface Defects on the Efficacy of Sanitizers Against Listeria monocytogenes Biofilms on Food-contact Surfaces in Tree Fruit Packing Facilities

Food-contact surfaces showing signs of wear pose a substantial risk of Listeria monocytogenes contamination and may serve as persistent sources of cross-contamination in fresh produce packinghouses. This study offers a comprehensive exploration into the influence of surface defects on the efficacies...

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Published in:	Journal of Food Protection
Main Authors:	Zi Hua, Mei-Jun Zhu
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Elsevier 2024-02-01
Subjects:	Biofilm Food contact surfaces L. monocytogenes Sanitizers Surface defects
Online Access:	http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0362028X23068977