Lignan-containing maple products inhibit Listeria monocytogenes biofilms on fresh produce

Major listeriosis outbreaks have been associated with fresh produce contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Strains that synthesize the Pss exopolysaccharide (EPS) have an estimated 102 to 104-fold advantage over nonsynthesizing strains in causing listeriosis. They more readily attach to the surfa...

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Published in:	Frontiers in Microbiology
Main Authors:	Ahmed M. Elbakush, Alex M. Fulano, Mark Gomelsky
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-10-01
Subjects:	Listeria (L.) monocytogenes listeriosis biofilm exopolysaccharide fresh produce and foodborne illness maple (Acer)
Online Access:	https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmicb.2023.1258394/full