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Potential risk of biofilm-forming Bacillus cereus group in fresh-cut lettuce production chain.
Food research international (Ottawa, Ont.) - 1 Sept 2024
Byun Kye-Hwan, Kang Miseon, Seon Koo Min, Lim Min-Cheol, Sik Ok Gyeong, Jung Kim Hyun
Abstract excerpt
Bacillus cereus and Bacillus thuringiensis, which belong to the B. cereus group, are widely distributed in nature and can cause food poisoning symptoms. In this study, we collected 131 isolates belonging to the B. cereus group, comprising 124B. cereus and seven B. thuringiensis isolates, from fresh-cut lettuce production chain and investigated their potential risk by analyzing genotypic (enterotoxin and emetic...
Topics
- Lactuca
- Biofilms
- Bacillus cereus
- Enterotoxins
- Food Microbiology
- Bacillus thuringiensis
- Spores, Bacterial
- Anti-Bacterial Agents
- Food Contamination
- Microbial Sensitivity Tests
- Foodborne Diseases
