Control of Listeria monocytogenes in the Processing Environment by Understanding Biofilm Formation and Resistance to Sanitizers

2014 ◽  
pp. 251-261 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stavros G. Manios ◽  
Panagiotis N. Skandamis
Keyword(s):  
Listeria Monocytogenes ◽  
Biofilm Formation

Biofilm Formation and Associated Genes in Listeria Monocytogenes

2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
S. R. Warke ◽  
V. C. Ingle ◽  
N. V. Kurkure ◽  
P. A. Tembhurne ◽  
Minakshi Prasad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Listeria Monocytogenes ◽  
Multiplex Pcr ◽  
Food Processing ◽  
Biofilm Formation ◽  
Milk Samples ◽  
Biofilm Production ◽  
Food Borne ◽  
Serious Infections ◽  
Microtiter Assay

Listeria monocytogenes, an opportunistic food borne pathogen can cause serious infections in immunocompromised individuals. L. monocytogenes is capable of producing biofilm on the surface of food processing lines and instruments.The biofilm transfers contamination to food products and impose risk to public health. In the present study biofilm producing ability of L. monocytogenes isolates were investigated phenotypically and genotypically by microtiter assay and multiplex PCR, respectively. Out of 38 L. monocytogenes isolates 14 were recovered from animal clinical cases, 12 bovine environment and 12 from milk samples. A total of 3 (21.42%) clinical, 2 (16.66%) environment and 3 (25%) milk samples respectively, revealed biofilm production in microtiter assay. Cumulative results showed that 23 (60.52%) out of 38 strains of L. monocytogenes were positive for luxS and flaA gene and 1 (2.63%) was positive only for the flaA gene.

Diversity assessment of Listeria monocytogenes biofilm formation: Impact of growth condition, serotype and strain origin

2013 ◽  
Vol 165 (3) ◽  
pp. 259-264 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sachin R. Kadam ◽  
Heidy M.W. den Besten ◽  
Stijn van der Veen ◽  
Marcel H. Zwietering ◽  
Roy Moezelaar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Listeria Monocytogenes ◽  
Growth Condition ◽  
Biofilm Formation ◽  
Diversity Assessment

scholarly journals HrcA and DnaK are important for static and continuous-flow biofilm formation and disinfectant resistance in Listeria monocytogenes

Microbiology ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 156 (12) ◽  
pp. 3782-3790 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stijn van der Veen ◽  
Tjakko Abee
Keyword(s):  
Listeria Monocytogenes ◽  
Heat Shock ◽  
Heat Shock Response ◽  
Peracetic Acid ◽  
Continuous Flow ◽  
Biofilm Formation ◽  
Benzalkonium Chloride ◽  
Wild Type ◽  
Shock Response ◽  
Disinfectant Resistance

The food-borne pathogen Listeria monocytogenes is able to form biofilms in food processing environments. Since biofilms are generally difficult to eradicate during clean-up procedures, they pose a major risk for the food industry. Stress resistance mechanisms involved in L. monocytogenes biofilm formation and disinfectant resistance have, to our knowledge, not been identified thus far. In this study, we investigated the role of hrcA, which encodes the transcriptional regulator of the class I heat-shock response, and dnaK, which encodes a class I heat-shock response chaperone protein, in static and continuous-flow biofilm formation and resistance against benzalkonium chloride and peracetic acid. Induction of both hrcA and dnaK during continuous-flow biofilm formation was observed using quantitative real-time PCR and promoter reporters. Furthermore, in-frame deletion and complementation mutants of hrcA and dnaK revealed that HrcA and DnaK are required to reach wild-type levels of both static and continuous-flow biofilms. Finally, disinfection treatments of planktonic-grown cells and suspended static and continuous-flow biofilm cells of wild-type and mutants showed that HrcA and DnaK are important for resistance against benzalkonium chloride and peracetic acid. In conclusion, our study revealed that HrcA and DnaK are important for L. monocytogenes biofilm formation and disinfectant resistance.

scholarly journals Inhibition of Biofilm Formation and Related Gene Expression of Listeria monocytogenes in Response to Four Natural Antimicrobial Compounds and Sodium Hypochlorite

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yunge Liu ◽  
Lina Wu ◽  
Jina Han ◽  
Pengcheng Dong ◽  
Xin Luo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Listeria Monocytogenes ◽  
Quorum Sensing ◽  
Sodium Hypochlorite ◽  
Biofilm Formation ◽  
Natural Compounds ◽  
Antimicrobial Compounds ◽  
Natural Antimicrobial ◽  
Low Degree ◽  
Chemical Disinfectant ◽  
Dose Dependent

The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy of four natural antimicrobial compounds (cinnamaldehyde, eugenol, resveratrol and thymoquinone) plus a control chemical disinfectant (sodium hypochlorite) in inhibiting biofilm formation by Listeria monocytogenes CMCC54004 (Lm 54004) at a minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and sub-MICs. Crystal violet staining assay and microscopic examination were employed to investigate anti-biofilm effects of the evaluated compounds, and a real-time PCR assay was used to investigate the expression of critical genes by Lm 54004 biofilm. The results showed that five antimicrobial compounds inhibited Lm 54004 biofilm formation in a dose dependent way. Specifically, cinnamaldehyde and resveratrol showed better anti-biofilm effects at 1/4 × MIC, while sodium hypochlorite exhibited the lowest inhibitory rates. A swimming assay confirmed that natural compounds at sub-MICs suppressed Lm 54004 motility to a low degree. Supporting these findings, expression analysis showed that all four natural compounds at 1/4 × MIC significantly down-regulated quorum sensing genes (agrA, agrC, and agrD) rather than suppressing the motility- and flagella-associated genes (degU, motB, and flaA). This study revealed that sub-MICs of natural antimicrobial compounds reduced biofilm formation by suppressing the quorum sensing system rather than by inhibiting flagella formation.

scholarly journals The effect of blood on the ability of biofilm formation by Listeria monocytogenes strains

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 28-31
Author(s):  
Natalia Wiktorczyk ◽  
Katarzyna Grudlewska ◽  
Krzysztof Skowron ◽  
Grzegorz Gryń ◽  
Eugenia Gospodarek-Komkowska
Keyword(s):  
Listeria Monocytogenes ◽  
Biofilm Formation

Identification of genes involved in Listeria monocytogenes biofilm formation by mariner-based transposon mutagenesis

2011 ◽  
Vol 93 (5) ◽  
pp. 2051-2062 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuhua Chang ◽  
Weimin Gu ◽  
Nils Fischer ◽  
Lynne McLandsborough
Keyword(s):  
Listeria Monocytogenes ◽  
Biofilm Formation ◽  
Transposon Mutagenesis

Evaluation of Methods To Assess the Biofilm-Forming Ability of Listeria monocytogenes

2012 ◽  
Vol 75 (8) ◽  
pp. 1411-1417 ◽  
Author(s):  
ANTÓNIO LOURENÇO ◽  
FRANCISCO REGO ◽  
LUISA BRITO ◽  
JOSEPH F. FRANK
Keyword(s):  
Stainless Steel ◽  
Listeria Monocytogenes ◽  
High Throughput ◽  
Biofilm Formation ◽  
High Throughput Screening ◽  
Screening Methods ◽  
Genetic Lineage ◽  
Production Lines ◽  
Genetic Characteristics

The contamination of ready-to-eat products with Listeria monocytogenes has been related to the presence of biofilms in production lines, as biofilms protect cells from chemical sanitizers. The ability of L. monocytogenes to produce biofilms is often evaluated using in vitro methodologies. This work aims to compare the most frequently used methodologies, including high-throughput screening methods based on microplates (crystal violet and the Calgary Biofilm Device) and methods based on CFU enumeration and microscopy after growth on stainless steel. Thirty isolates with diverse origins and genetic characteristics were evaluated. No (or low) correlations between methods were observed. The only significant correlation was found between the methods using stainless steel. No statistically significant correlation (P > 0.05) was detected among genetic lineage, serovar, and biofilm-forming ability. Because results indicate that biofilm formation is influenced by the surface material, the extrapolation of results from high-throughput methods using microplates to more industrially relevant surfaces should be undertaken with caution.

scholarly journals Expression of Internalin a and Biofilm Formation among Listeria Monocytogenes Clinical Isolates

2009 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 183-193 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. Franciosa ◽  
A. Maugliani ◽  
C. Scalfaro ◽  
F. Floridi ◽  
P. Aureli
Keyword(s):  
Listeria Monocytogenes ◽  
Biofilm Formation ◽  
Clinical Isolates ◽  
Internalin A

Evaluation of biofilm-forming abilities of Listeria monocytogenes (ATCC 19115) and efficacy of different washing methods for removal of biofilm on apple

Food Research ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 259-265
Author(s):  
Y. Ali ◽  
H.Y. Mah ◽  
E.T. Phuah ◽  
S.N. Chen ◽  
S.K. Yeo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Listeria Monocytogenes ◽  
Biofilm Formation ◽  
Time Course ◽  
Tap Water ◽  
Fresh Produce ◽  
Foodborne Illness ◽  
Food Supply Chain ◽  
Log Reduction ◽  
Crystal Violet Assay

Fresh produce can be contaminated at any stage along the food supply chain. In this study, apple was chosen to determine the time course of biofilm formation by Listeria monocytogenes (ATCC 19115), as well as to compare the efficacy of different household washing methods such as scrubbing with hands under running tap water, soaking with and without commercial vegetable wash with different treatment times in removing the biofilm formation by L. monocytogenes on apple surface. The biofilm formation was quantified using crystal violet assay and the result showed that L. monocytogenes took 18 hrs to form matured biofilm on apple surface. Besides, scrubbing apples with hands under running tap water for 30 s and 60 s were the most effective method which significantly removed (P<0.05) biofilm formed on the apple surface with approximately 5.93 log reduction. Soaking apples with vegetable wash for 5 mins and 10 mins were also found to be significantly effective (P<0.05) in reducing L. monocytogenes biofilm. Since L. monocytogenes can form matured biofilm on fresh produce, therefore efficient washing step is important before consuming fresh produce to lower the risk of foodborne illness.

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