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What food safety professionals should know about bacterial biofilms

Denise Lindsay (School of Molecular and Cell Biology, University of the Witwatersrand, Witwatersrand, South Africa)
Alex von Holy (School of Molecular and Cell Biology, University of the Witwatersrand, Witwatersrand, South Africa)

British Food Journal

ISSN: 0007-070X

Article publication date: 1 January 2006

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Abstract

Purpose

This paper seeks to highlight the importance of bacterial associations with surfaces, with particular reference to food processing.

Design/methodology/approach

A historical and interdisciplinary review of recent literature combined with research on biofilms on surfaces was conducted.

Findings

The association of micro‐organisms with surfaces is the prevailing microbial lifestyle and bacterial biofilms may represent reservoirs for the spread of antimicrobial‐resistance genes.

Originality/value

This paper is a condensed summary of relevant information on the discipline of bacterial biofilms as a whole, with special reference to food processing and safety.

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Citation

Lindsay, D. and von Holy, A. (2006), "What food safety professionals should know about bacterial biofilms", British Food Journal, Vol. 108 No. 1, pp. 27-37. https://doi.org/10.1108/00070700610637616

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Emerald Group Publishing Limited

Copyright © 2006, Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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