Listeria monocytogenes in beef: a hidden risk.
Res Microbiol
; : 104215, 2024 Jun 01.
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| ID: mdl-38830563
ABSTRACT
Listeria monocytogenes in beef receives less attention compared to other pathogens such as Salmonella and Escherichia coli. To address this gap, we conducted a literature review focusing on the presence of L. monocytogenes in beef. This review encompasses the pathogenic mechanisms, routes of contamination, prevalence rates, and the laws and regulations employed in various countries. Our findings reveal a prevalence of L. monocytogenes in beef and beef products ranging from 2.5% to 59.4%. Notably, serotype 4b was most frequently isolated in cases of beef contamination during food processing, with the skinning and evisceration stages identified as critical points of contamination.
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Res Microbiol
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MICROBIOLOGIA
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2024
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