Stenotrophomonas maltophilia is an opportunistic pathogen of significant concern to
susceptible patient populations. This pathogen can cause nosocomial and community …

Surface hygiene is commonly measured as a part of the quality system of food processing
plants, but as the bacteria present are commonly not identified, their roles for food quality …

Attachment of microorganisms to food contact surfaces and the subsequent formation of
biofilms may cause equipment damage, food spoilage and even diseases. Mixed-species …

Abstract Development and use of reliable and precise detecting systems in the food supply
chain must be taken into account to ensure the maximum level of food safety and quality for …

Raw bovine milk is highly nutritious as well as pH-neutral, providing the ideal conditions for
microbial growth. The microbiota of raw milk is diverse and originates from several sources …

Most food products are highly perishable as they constitute a rich nutrient source for
microbial development. Among the microorganisms contaminating food, some present …

The occurrence of psychrotrophic bacteria in raw milk is studied worldwide due to the
difficulties associated with controlling their growth during cold storage and the consequent …

Currently, the bacterial composition of raw milk in tanker trucks and the outcomes of transfer
and storage of that milk at commercial processing facilities are not well understood. We set …

Microbial contamination in food processing plants can play a fundamental role in food
quality and safety. In this study, the microbiota in a dairy plant was studied by both 16S rRNA …

Microbial contamination of bovine raw milk often occurs at the farm. To acquire a deeper
knowledge of the microbiota of farm tank milk, we studied milk from 45 farms situated in 2 …