Growth of Listeria monocytogenes at refrigeration temperatures |
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Authors: | S.J. Walker P. Archer J.G. Banks |
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Affiliation: | Campden Food and Drink Research Association, Chipping Campden, Glos. GL55 6LD, UK |
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Abstract: | The growth of three strains of Listeria monocytogenes at refrigeration temperatures (-0.5 to 9.3°C) in chicken broth and/or UHT milk was determined using a rocking temperature gradient incubator. Minimum growth temperatures ranged from -0.1 to -0.4°C for the three strains. Lag times of 1–3 d and 3 to >34 d were observed with incubation at 5 and 0°C respectively. Corresponding generation times ranged from 13–24 h at 5°C and 62–131 h at 0°C. The type of culture medium had an influence on both the rate and extent of growth. Incubation of cultures at 4°C before inoculation caused a marked reduction in the lag time when compared with cultures which had been previously incubated at 30°C. |
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