A note on challenge trials to determine the growth of Listeria monocytogenes on mushrooms (Agaricus bisporus)

In the EU, food is considered safe with regard to Listeria monocytogenes if the number of micro-organisms does not exceed 100 colony forming units (cfu)/g throughout its shelf-life. Therefore, it is important to determine if a food supports growth of L. monocytogenes. Guidelines for conducting chall...

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Main Authors: Leong Dara, Alvarez-Ordóñez Avelino, Jordan Kieran
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sciendo 2015-12-01
Series:Irish Journal of Agricultural and Food Research
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Online Access:http://www.degruyter.com/view/j/ijafr.2015.54.issue-2/ijafr-2015-0013/ijafr-2015-0013.xml?format=INT