Foodborne diseases have always been a threat to human health. They are considered an
emergent public health concern throughout the world. Many outbreaks have been found to …

A biofilm can be defined as a community of microorganisms adhering to a surface and
surrounded by a complex matrix of extrapolymeric substances. It is now generally accepted …

The ability of Salmonella to form complex surface-associated communities, called biofilms,
contributes to its resistance and persistence in both host and non-host environments and is …

Microbiological contamination in the food industry is often attributed to the presence of
biofilms in processing plants. Bacterial biofilms are complex communities of bacteria …

The significant increase in foodborne outbreaks caused by contaminated fresh produce,
such as alfalfa sprouts, lettuce, melons, tomatoes and spinach, during the last 30 years …

Salmonella is a major microbial hazard in animal feed. Salmonella can persist for long
periods in a wide range of materials. The lack of uniformity involved in Salmonella …

Fish plays an important role in the human diet, and there is an observed increase in the
consumption of fish per capita in Europe. However, intensive growth of industry and …

Salmonellosis is the second most common cause of food-borne illness worldwide.
Contamination of surfaces in food processing environments may result in biofilm formation …

The growth of technology and requirements globally for various commodities has brought
about new challenges. Biofilms are aggregations of microbial cells, which contaminate and …

Seafood forms a part of a healthy diet. However, seafood can be contaminated with
foodborne pathogens, resulting in disease outbreaks. Because people consume large …