Surface hygiene is commonly measured as a part of the quality system of food processing
plants, but as the bacteria present are commonly not identified, their roles for food quality …

Foodborne diseases have always been a threat to human health. They are considered an
emergent public health concern throughout the world. Many outbreaks have been found to …

Microbial life abounds on surfaces in both natural and industrial environments, one of which
is the food industry. A solid substrate, water and some nutrients are sufficient to allow the …

Microbial adhesion to surfaces and the consequent biofilm formation has been documented
in many different environments. Biofilms constitute a protected mode of growth that allows …

The biofilm formation on abiotic surfaces in food and medical sectors constitutes a great
public health concerns. In fact, biofilms present a persistent source for pathogens, such as …

Attachment of potential spoilage and pathogenic bacteria to food contact surfaces and the
subsequent biofilm formation represent serious challenges to the meat industry, since these …

Illness as the result of ingesting bacterially contaminated foodstuffs represents a significant
annual loss of human quality of life and economic impact globally. Significant research …

Bacillus cereus displays a high diversity of lifestyles and ecological niches and include
beneficial as well as pathogenic strains. These strains are widespread in the environment …

Food borne illnesses result from eating food or drinking beverages that are contaminated
with chemical matter, heavy metals, parasites, fungi, viruses and Bacteria. Bacillus cereus is …

Managing spoilage and pathogenic bacteria contaminations represents a major challenge
for the food industry, especially for the dairy sector. Biofilms formed by these microorganisms …