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Advances in understanding and presenting contamination of fresh produce by Listeria monocytogenes

Code: 9781801469227
Xinyi Zhou and Wei Zhang, Illinois Institute of Technology, USA

Chapter synopsis:

Due to changes in lifestyle and the increasing awareness of a healthy diet, consumers’ demand for fresh produce during the last few decades has increased rapidly, bringing along new challenges to the produce industry, including food safety issues. The foodborne pathogen Listeria monocytogenes is often implicated in fresh produce outbreaks due to the lack of “kill” step during processing. Although the incidence rate of L. monocytogenes is relatively low compared to other pathogens, the high fatality rate associated with the outbreaks necessitates the need for advanced understanding of its contamination of fresh produce. This chapter provides information on the current knowledge associated with L. monocytogenes contamination of fresh produce. Specific sections cover the pathogenicity and gene regulation of the pathogen, listeriosis and recent outbreaks, common transmission routes to fresh produce, related guidance and regulations for the fresh produce industry, and current and novel intervention strategies.



DOI: 10.19103/AS.2023.0121.02
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Table of contents
  • 1 Introduction
  • 2 Pathogenicity and virulence
  • 3 Listeria monocytogenes outbreaks linked outbreaks linked to fresh produce
  • 4 Sources of contamination in the fresh produce supply chain
  • 5 Case study: Listeria monocytogenes in cantaloupes
  • 6 Strategies to control Listeria monocytogenes in the fresh produce supply chain
  • 7 Listeria monocytogenes gene regulation and survival mechanisms
  • 8 Listeria monocytogenes adaptation to stress
  • 9 Biocontrol of Listeria monocytogenes
  • 10 Novel processing technologies to control Listeria monocytogenes
  • 11 Where to look for further information
  • 12 Acknowledgements
  • 13 References

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