Synergistic effect between Helichrysum italicum essential oil and cold nitrogen plasma against Staphylococcus aureus biofilms on different food-contact surfaces

2016 ◽  
Vol 51 (11) ◽  
pp. 2493-2501 ◽  
Author(s):  
Haiying Cui ◽  
Wei Li ◽  
Changzhu Li ◽  
Lin Lin
Food Control ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 73 ◽  
pp. 1237-1246 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jessica Bezerra dos Santos Rodrigues ◽  
Rayssa Julliane de Carvalho ◽  
Neyrijane Targino de Souza ◽  
Kleber de Sousa Oliveira ◽  
Octávio Luiz Franco ◽  
...  

LWT ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 93 ◽  
pp. 293-299 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jessica Bezerra dos Santos Rodrigues ◽  
Neyrijane Targino de Souza ◽  
João Otavio Alcântara Scarano ◽  
Janaína Maria de Sousa ◽  
Myrella Cariry Lira ◽  
...  

2014 ◽  
Vol 8 (08) ◽  
pp. 1055-1058 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jessica Bezerra Dos Santos Rodrigues ◽  
Taiz Siqueira Pinto ◽  
Cybelle Pereira De Oliveira ◽  
Francisca Inês De Sousa Freitas ◽  
Maria do Socorro Vieira Pereira ◽  
...  

Introduction: S. aureus is of great importance to public health due to its pathogenicity. This study aimed to evaluate lipase production by S. aureus isolates from different sources. Methodology: Lipolytic activity was determined using Tween-Calcium agar (48 hours; 35°C). Results: Eighty-six percent of the isolates from human wounds were positive for lipase production. The frequencies of isolates positive for lipase production were 33.3% from cow udders, 15.4% from the nasal cavities of cattle, 82.9% from ricotta cheeses, and 100% and 91.7% from meat- and vegetable-contact surfaces, respectively. Conclusion: The production of lipase varied among the isolates according to their source.


Food Control ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 21 (12) ◽  
pp. 1710-1715 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chia-Min Lin ◽  
Shane-Rong Sheu ◽  
Shu-Chen Hsu ◽  
Yung-Hsiang Tsai

Biotecnia ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 72-78 ◽  
Author(s):  
María Guadalupe Avila-Novoa ◽  
Maricarmen Iñiguez-Moreno ◽  
Jean Pierre González-Gómez ◽  
Eduardo Zacarías-Castillo ◽  
Pedro Javier Guerrero-Medina ◽  
...  

Staphylococcus aureus is widely distributed in nature, and two of the main sources of S. aureus contamination in the food industry are food handlers and Food Contact Surfaces (FCS). This pathogen is responsible for outbreaks of foodborne illnesses associated with the consumption of milk and dairy products. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of toxin-encoding genes in S. aureus isolates from FCS in the Jalisco dairy industry. The presence of enterotoxin genes was investigated by PCR. In this study, we identify 84 S. aureus isolates. Overall, 35.7% of the isolates tested positive for at least one of the nine studied enterotoxin genes, and 15.4% harbored 2-4 enterotoxin genes. The most predominant genes were sej and sed. This study demonstrates that FCS are a source of contamination for this food rotation and that there is a diversity of enterotoxin genes in S. aureus isolates. Therefore, vigilant food safety practices need to be implemented regarding FCS to prevent foodborne infections and intoxications due to S. aureus contamination.


2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
María-Guadalupe Avila-Novoa ◽  
Maricarmen Iñíguez-Moreno ◽  
Oscar-Alberto Solís-Velázquez ◽  
Jean-Pierre González-Gómez ◽  
Pedro-Javier Guerrero-Medina ◽  
...  

Staphylococcus aureus is an important food-borne pathogen able to form biofilms. This pathogen is responsible for outbreaks of food-borne illnesses associated with the consumption of milk and dairy products. The aim of this study was to evaluate the biofilm-forming ability of S. aureus isolates, recovered from food contact surfaces in the dairy industry of Jalisco, Mexico. A total of 84 S. aureus strains were evaluated. The isolates were characterized phenotypically by culture on Congo red agar plates. The ability of the strains to form biofilms was investigated in 96-well flat-bottomed microtiter polystyrene plates. Stainless-steel coupons were used as an experimental surface. Biofilm formation was observed, using epifluorescence microscopy and scanning electron microscopy. Detection of the icaADBC genes in S. aureus was performed by the PCR technique. A total of 52.3% (44/84) of the S. aureus strains contained the icaADBC gene that synthesizes polysaccharide intercellular adhesion (PIA) molecules. On Congo red agar, 75% (63/84) of the S. aureus isolates were biofilm producers, 16.6% (14/84) were non-biofilm formers, and 8.3% (7/84) showed a noncharacteristic phenotype. The biofilm production of the S. aureus strains SA-4E, SA-9, SA-13, and SA-19 on stainless-steel coupons was investigated at 25°C for 8 days, and the detected cell population density was approximately 7.15–7.82 log CFU cm−2. In addition to the ability of biofilm production, it is important to highlight that these strains are potential enterotoxin producers as se genes have been previously detected in their genomes. A part of the ability of biofilm production and the determination of the presence of virulence determinants in the genome of S. aureus can contribute to the pathogenicity of strains. Therefore, vigilant food safety practices need to be implemented in the dairy industries regarding FCS to prevent food-borne infections and intoxications due to S. aureus contamination.


1988 ◽  
Vol 101 (2) ◽  
pp. 367-375 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. M. Tebbutt

SUMMARYA comparison of five methods of cleaning Formica surfaces contaminated with bacteria dried in milk has been carried out. A standardized procedure was developed, and impression plates were found to be at least as sensitive as a swab-rinse method for detecting bacteria on the surfaces. The most satisfactory results were obtained with one type of disposable alcohol-impregnated wipe and with a detergent/hypochlorite solution applied with paper. A reusable cloth impregnated with disinfectant initially performed well against all test organisms, but was less reliable against Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus faecalis after the cloth had been used and rinsed several times. The importance of introducing methods to reduce the high risk of cross–contamination presently associated with the use of wiping cloths in catering premises is stressed.


2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jessica Bezerra dos Santos Rodrigues ◽  
Neyrijane Targino de Souza ◽  
Vanessa Gonçalves Honório ◽  
Danilo Elias Xavier ◽  
Allan de Jesus dos Reis Albuquerque ◽  
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