Effects of gas atmosphere, antimicrobial dip and temperature on the fate of Listeria innocua and Listeria monocytogenes on minimally processed lettuce

International Journal of Food Science and Technology

Volumn 32, Issue 2, 1997, Pages 141-151

  Francis, Gillian A ^a   O' Beirne, David ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF LIMERICK   (Ireland)

Author keywords

Disinfection; Food safety; Lactic acid bacteria; Modified atmosphere packaging; Pathogens; Total mesophilic bacteria

Indexed keywords

BACTERIA (MICROORGANISMS); LACTUCA; LISTERIA INNOCUA; LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES;

EID: 0031497873     PISSN: 09505423     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-2621.1997.00390.x     Document Type: Article

References (20)

1. Adams, M.R., Hartley, A.D. & Cox, L.J. (1989). Factors affecting the efficacy of washing procedures used in the production of prepared salads. Food Microbiology, 6, 69-77.
2. Bennik, M.H.J., Peppelenbos, H.W., Nguyen-the, C., Carlin, F., Smid, E.J. & Corris, L.G.M. (1996). Microbiology of minimally processed, modified atmosphere packaged chicory endive. Postharvest Biology and Technology, 9, 209-221.
3. Berrang, M.E., Brackett, R.E. & Beuchat, L.R. (1989). Growth of Listeria monocytogenes on fresh vegetables stored under controlled atmosphere. Journal of Food Protection, 52, 702-705.
4. Beuchat, L.R. & Brackett, R.E. (1990). Survival and growth of Listeria monocytogenes on lettuce as influenced by shredding, chlorine treatment, modified atmosphere packaging and temperature. Journal of Food Science, 55, 755-758, 870.
5. Beuchat, L.R. & Brackett, R.E. (1991). Behaviour of L. monocytogenes inoculated into raw tomatoes and processed tomato products. Applied and Environmental Microbiology, 57, 1367-1371.
6. Beuchat, L.R., Brackett, R.E., Hao, D.Y.-Y. & Conner, D.E. (1986). Growth and thermal inactivation of Listeria monocytogenes in cabbage and cabbage juice. Canadian Journal of Microbiology, 32, 791-795.
7. Brackett, R.E. (1987). Antimicrobial effect of chlorine on L. monocytogenes. Journal of Food Protection, 50, 999-1003.
8. Brackett, R.E. (1994). Microbiological spoilage and pathogens in minimally processed refrigerated fruits and vegetables. In: Minimally Processed Refrigerated Fruits and Vegetables (edited by R. C.Wiley). Pp. 269-312. New York: Chapman and Hall.
9. Carlin, F. & Nguyen-the, C. (1994). Fate of Listeria monocytogenes on four types of minimally processed green salads. Letters in Applied Microbiology, 18, 222-226.
10. Carlin, F., Nguyen-the, C. & Abreu da Silva, A. (1995). Factors affecting the growth of Listeria monocytogenes on minimally processed fresh endive. Journal of Applied Bacteriology, 78, 636-646.
11. Farber, J.M. & Peterkin, P.I. (1991). Listeria monocytogenes, a food-borne pathogen. Microbiology Reviews, 55, 476-511.
12. Hao, D.Y.Y., Beuchat, L.R. & Brackett, R.E. (1987). Comparison of media and methods for detecting and enumerating Listeria monocytogenes in refrigerated cabbage. Applied and Environmental Microbiology, 53, 955.
13. Hintlian, C.B. & Hotchkiss, J.H. (1986). The safety of modified atmosphere packaging: a review. Food Technology, 12, 70-76.
14. Kallender, K.D., Hitchins, A.D., Lancette, G.A. et al. (1991). Fate of Listeria monocytogenes in shredded cabbage stored at 5°C and 25°C under a modified atmosphere. Journal of Food Protection, 54, 302-304.
15. Nguyen-the, C. & Carlin, F. (1994). The microbiology of minimally processed fresh fruits and vegetables. Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 34, 371-401.
16. Omary, M.B., Testin, R.F., Barefoot, S.F. & Rusting, J.W. (1993). Packaging effects on growth of Listeria innocua in shredded cabbage. Journal of Food Science, 58, 623-626.
17. Ringlé, P., Vincent, J.P. & Catteau, M. (1991). Evolution de Listeria dans les produits de 4ème gamme. In: Les Microorganismes Contaminants dans les Industries Agroalimentaires: Colonisation, Détection, Maitrise. (edited by C. Lahellec). Pp. 324. Paris: 7ème Colloque de la Section Microiologie Alimentaire, Société Française de Microbiologie,
18. Steinbruegge, E.G., Maxcy, R.B. & Liewen, M.B. (1988). Fate of Listeria monocytogenes on ready-to-serve lettuce. Journal of Food Protection, 51, 596-599.
19. Velani, S. & Roberts, D. (1991). Listeria monocytogenes and other Listeria spp, in prepacked mixed salads and individual salad ingredients. PHLS Microbiology Digest, 8, 21-22.
20. Zhang, S. & Farber, J.M. (1996). The effects of various disinfectants against Listeria monocytogenes on fresh cut vegetables. Food Microbiology, 13, 311-321.