Journal of Food & Industrial Microbiology

Department of Bioengineering, University of Burgundy, 7 Blvd Docteur Petitjean, 210780 Dijon, France

Publications

• Opinion   
  Food Processing Environments with Bacterial Biofilms: Difficulties and Preventative Measures
  Author(s): Vinic Laura*
  
  In food processing environments, maintaining high standards of hygiene and safety is crucial for preventing contamination and ensuring product quality. Among the most significant threats to food safety are bacterial biofilms. Biofilms are complex communities of bacteria that adhere to surfaces and form protective layers, making them difficult to remove. In food processing settings, these biofilms can harbor pathogenic microorganisms, leading to foodborne illness outbreaks, spoilage, and cross-contamination. Understanding the nature of bacterial biofilms, the challenges they pose, and strategies to control or prevent their formation are essential for improving food safety practices in the industry. A biofilm is a group of microorganisms that stick to a surface and produce a slimy extracellular matrix, or biofilm matrix, that encapsulates them... Read More»
  DOI: 10.37421/2572-4134.2024.10.312

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