Over the last 10 to 15 years, increasing evidence suggests that persistence of Listeria
monocytogenes in food processing plants for years or even decades is an important factor in …

Benzalkonium chlorides (BACs) are chemicals with widespread applications due to their
broad-spectrum antimicrobial properties against bacteria, fungi, and viruses. This review …

Antibiotic resistance continues to plague antimicrobial chemotherapy of infectious disease.
And while true biocide resistance is as yet unrealized, in vitro and in vivo episodes of …

To understand why Listeria monocytogenes may persist in food industry equipment and
premises, notably at low temperature, scientific studies have so far focused on adhesion …

The consumers' demand for fresh fruits and vegetables has increased in recent years. These
foods may be consumed raw or minimally processed, and therefore can be a vehicle of …

Quaternary ammonium compounds (QACs) are widely distributed in hospitals, industry and
cosmetics. Little attention has been focused on the potential impact of QACs on the …

In 2023, Listeria monocytogenes persistence remains a problem in the food business. A
profound understanding of how this pathogen persists may lead to better aimed intervention …

Quaternary ammonium compounds (QACs) are widely used biocides that possess
antimicrobial effect against a broad range of microorganisms. These compounds are used …

Listeria monocytogenes is a foodborne pathogen that causes a life-threatening disease in
humans known as listeriosis. Contamination of food during processing is the main route of …

Biocides have been employed for centuries, so today a wide range of compounds showing
different levels of antimicrobial activity have become available. At the present time …