Antimicrobial activity of copper surfaces against suspensions of <Emphasis Type="Italic">Salmonella enterica</Emphasis> and <Emphasis Type="Italic">Campylobacter jejuni</Emphasis>
(1) Laboratory of Microbiology, Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology, University of Chile, 5540 Macul, Santiago, Chile
Abstract:
Background
Salmonella enterica and Campylobacter jejuni are amongst the more prevalent bacterial pathogens that cause foodborne diseases. These microorganisms are common contaminants
of poultry and poultry products. This study was aimed to evaluate the antibacterial activity of metallic copper surfaces on
these important enteropathogens, and to determine the potential acquisition of copper by food exposed to this metal.