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- Title
Growth Control of Listeria monocytogenes in Raw Sausage via Bacteriocin-Producing Leuconostoc carnosum DH25.
- Authors
Tönz, Andrea; Freimüller Leischtfeld, Susette; Stevens, Marc J. A.; Glinski-Häfeli, Deborah; Ladner, Valentin; Gantenbein-Demarchi, Corinne; Miescher Schwenninger, Susanne
- Abstract
The current study addresses the critical issue of Listeria monocytogenes growth in raw sausage/meat products leading to human infections, most commonly listeriosis, which is known for its high fatality rate. This research focuses on the isolation, identification, and screening of lactic acid bacteria from various meat and fish products in Switzerland. In total, 274 lactic acid bacteria strains were isolated from 30 different products and were screened for their ability to inhibit Listeria monocytogenes growth, with 51 isolates demonstrating anti-Listeria activity at 8 °C, 15 °C, 25 °C, and 37 °C. Further experiments, using a meat model and a raw sausage challenge test, demonstrated that Leuconostoc carnosum DH25 significantly inhibited Listeria monocytogenes growth during the ripening and storage of the tested meat/sausage. This inhibitory effect was found to be attributed to the bacteriocins produced by Leuconostoc carnosum DH25 rather than factors like pH or water activity. The stability of the anti-Listeria substances was examined, revealing their resistance to temperature and pH changes, making Leuconostoc carnosum DH25 a promising protective culture for raw sausages. The genome sequencing of this strain confirms its safety, with no antibiotic resistance genes or virulence factors detected, and reveals the presence of the structural genes for the production of the bacteriocin LeucocinB-Ta11a. This study underscores the potential of LAB strains and their bacteriocins as effective tools for enhancing food safety and preventing Listeria monocytogenes growth in meat products, offering valuable insights into biocontrol strategies in the food industry.
- Subjects
SWITZERLAND; LISTERIA monocytogenes; LACTIC acid bacteria; LEUCONOSTOC; SAUSAGES; MEAT; FOOD safety; NUCLEOTIDE sequencing
- Publication
Foods, 2024, Vol 13, Issue 2, p298
- ISSN
2304-8158
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3390/foods13020298