Biofilm formation will occur on solid surfaces in contact with a liquid. Organic and inorganic
material in the liquid sediment onto the solid material. Subsequently, biologically active …

Biofilm and biofouling refer to biological deposits on any surface. Biofilms consist of both
microbes and their extracellular products, usually polysaccharides. The purpose of biofilm is …

The effectiveness of cleaning was investigated through food factory trials and laboratory
experiments using a naturally occurring biofilm from a food factory environment and …

Listeria monocytogenes is ubiquitous in nature and a major concern for the food industry,
since it is the causal agent of the serious foodborne illness listeriosis. This organism can be …

Microbial colonization of surfaces (biofilms) have been documented in many environments.
Recently, researchers have suggested that biofilms may be a source of contamination in …

Biofilms on the surfaces of dairy manufacturing plant threaten the quality and safety of dairy
products. Biofilms on dairy processing lines are characterised by rapid development (< 12 h) …

A laboratory scale, bench top flow system was used to partially reproduce dairy plant
conditions under which biofilms form and to quantify the effectiveness of caustic and acid …

The contamination routes of Listeria monocytogenes in cold-smoked salmon processing
plants were investigated by analyzing 3,585 samples from products (produced in 1995 …

Publisher Summary The ability of microorganisms to adhere to surfaces has significant
implications for food science. Microorganisms attached to plant and animal tissues can affect …

Laboratory model systems were developed for studying Shewanella putrefaciens adhesion
and biofilm formation under batch and flow conditions. S. putrefaciens plays a major role in …