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Li X, Zheng J, Zhao W, Wu Y. Prevalence of Listeria monocytogenes in Milk and Dairy Product Supply Chains: A Global Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Foodborne Pathog Dis 2024. [PMID: 38904302 DOI: 10.1089/fpd.2024.0029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/22/2024] Open
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Listeria monocytogenes, one of the main foodborne pathogens, is commonly found in milk and dairy products. This study aimed to estimate the presence of L. monocytogenes in milk and dairy product supply chains using a meta-analysis based on PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and Scopus databases. A total of 173 studies were included in this meta-analysis. The pooled prevalence in the supply chain environment was 8.69% (95% confidence interval [CI]: 5.30%-12.78%), which was higher than that in dairy products (4.60%, 95% CI: 1.72%-8.60%) and milk products (2.93%, 95% CI: 2.14%-3.82%). Subgroup analysis showed that L. monocytogenes prevalence in raw milk (3.44%, 95% CI: 2.61%-4.28%) was significantly higher than in pasteurized milk (0.60%, 95% CI: 0.00%-2.06%). The highest prevalence of L. monocytogenes in milk and dairy products was observed in North America (5.27%, 95% CI: 2.19%-8.35%) and South America (13.54%, 95% CI: 3.71%-23.37%). In addition, studies using culture and molecular methods (5.17%, 95% CI: 2.29%-8.06%) had higher prevalence than other detection methods. Serogroup 1/2a and 3a (45.34%, 95% CI: 28.74%-62.37%), serogroup 1/2b and 3b (14.23%, 95% CI: 6.05%-24.24%), and serogroup 4b/4e (13.71%, 95% CI: 6.18%-22.83%) were dominant in these studies. The results of this study provide a better understanding of the prevalence of L. monocytogenes in milk and dairy product supply chains and suggest a potential foodborne pathogen burden.
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- Xin Li
- Quality Management Department, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, School of Public Health, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Institute of Microbiology, Jilin Center for Disease Prevention and Control, Changchun, China
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- Quality Management Department, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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da Silva Dias N, de Melo Tavares R, da Cunha Neto A, de Souza Figueiredo EE, Camargo AC, Tavares Carvalho RC, Nero LA. Listeria monocytogenes and Pseudomonas spp. Distribution in a Processing Facility of Spotted Sorubim (Pseudoplatystoma corruscans) in Brazil. J Food Prot 2022; 85:1640-1645. [PMID: 36099545 DOI: 10.4315/jfp-22-171] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2022] [Accepted: 09/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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ABSTRACT The ecology of Listeria monocytogenes and Pseudomonas spp. during the slaughtering of spotted sorubim (Pseudoplatystoma corruscans) in a fish processing facility was assessed. Fish samples (n = 28) were obtained in different points of slaughtering (A, arrival; B, washing; C, gutting; and D, cooling) and subjected to detection of L. monocytogenes and enumeration of Pseudomonas spp. High frequencies of Listeria spp. (17 of 28 to 22 of 28) and L. monocytogenes (6 of 28 to 9 of 28) were identified in all slaughtering points but were not significantly different (P ≥ 0.05). All L. monocytogenes isolates (n = 33) were identified as belonging to serogroup IVb (serotype 4b) and subjected to macrorestriction with ApaI and AscI. The results indicated a continuous entry of L. monocytogenes in the facility, as well as a temporary persistence of a specific pulsotype. Pseudomonas spp. counts significantly decreased between points A and D (P < 0.05), but the mean counts in the end products (D) remained higher than 3 log CFU/g, suggesting the potential for fast spoilage. The obtained results show that L. monocytogenes and Pseudomonas spp. are widely distributed during spotted sorubim slaughtering, indicating the need for proper hygienic procedures to control these bacteria in the processing facility. HIGHLIGHTS
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- Laboratório de Inspeção de Produtos de Origem Animal, Departamento de Veterinária, Mato Grosso 78060-900, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Inspeção de Produtos de Origem Animal, Departamento de Veterinária, Mato Grosso 78060-900, Brazil.,Departamento de Tecnologia de Alimentos, Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Viçosa 36570-900, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Inspeção de Produtos de Origem Animal, Departamento de Veterinária, Mato Grosso 78060-900, Brazil
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Butucel E, Balta I, Ahmadi M, Dumitrescu G, Morariu F, Pet I, Stef L, Corcionivoschi N. Biocides as Biomedicines against Foodborne Pathogenic Bacteria. Biomedicines 2022; 10:biomedicines10020379. [PMID: 35203588 PMCID: PMC8962343 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines10020379] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2022] [Revised: 01/28/2022] [Accepted: 01/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Biocides are currently considered the first line of defense against foodborne pathogens in hospitals or food processing facilities due to the versatility and efficiency of their chemical active ingredients. Understanding the biological mechanisms responsible for their increased efficiency, especially when used against foodborne pathogens on contaminated surfaces and materials, represents an essential first step in the implementation of efficient strategies for disinfection as choosing an unsuitable product can lead to antibiocide resistance or antibiotic–biocide cross-resistance. This review describes these biological mechanisms for the most common foodborne pathogens and focuses mainly on the antipathogen effect, highlighting the latest developments based on in vitro and in vivo studies. We focus on biocides with inhibitory effects against foodborne bacteria (e.g., Escherichia spp., Klebsiella spp., Staphylococcus spp., Listeria spp., Campylobacter spp.), aiming to understand their biological mechanisms of action by looking at the most recent scientific evidence in the field.
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- Eugenia Butucel
- Bacteriology Branch, Veterinary Sciences Division, Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute, Belfast BT4 3SD, UK; (E.B.); (I.B.)
- Faculty of Bioengineering of Animal Resources, Banat University of Animal Sciences and Veterinary Medicine—King Michael I of Romania, 300645 Timisoara, Romania; (M.A.); (G.D.); (F.M.); (I.P.)
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- Bacteriology Branch, Veterinary Sciences Division, Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute, Belfast BT4 3SD, UK; (E.B.); (I.B.)
- Faculty of Bioengineering of Animal Resources, Banat University of Animal Sciences and Veterinary Medicine—King Michael I of Romania, 300645 Timisoara, Romania; (M.A.); (G.D.); (F.M.); (I.P.)
- Faculty of Animal Science and Biotechnologies, University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, 400372 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Faculty of Bioengineering of Animal Resources, Banat University of Animal Sciences and Veterinary Medicine—King Michael I of Romania, 300645 Timisoara, Romania; (M.A.); (G.D.); (F.M.); (I.P.)
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- Faculty of Bioengineering of Animal Resources, Banat University of Animal Sciences and Veterinary Medicine—King Michael I of Romania, 300645 Timisoara, Romania; (M.A.); (G.D.); (F.M.); (I.P.)
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- Faculty of Bioengineering of Animal Resources, Banat University of Animal Sciences and Veterinary Medicine—King Michael I of Romania, 300645 Timisoara, Romania; (M.A.); (G.D.); (F.M.); (I.P.)
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- Faculty of Bioengineering of Animal Resources, Banat University of Animal Sciences and Veterinary Medicine—King Michael I of Romania, 300645 Timisoara, Romania; (M.A.); (G.D.); (F.M.); (I.P.)
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- Faculty of Bioengineering of Animal Resources, Banat University of Animal Sciences and Veterinary Medicine—King Michael I of Romania, 300645 Timisoara, Romania; (M.A.); (G.D.); (F.M.); (I.P.)
- Correspondence: (L.S.); (N.C.)
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- Bacteriology Branch, Veterinary Sciences Division, Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute, Belfast BT4 3SD, UK; (E.B.); (I.B.)
- Faculty of Bioengineering of Animal Resources, Banat University of Animal Sciences and Veterinary Medicine—King Michael I of Romania, 300645 Timisoara, Romania; (M.A.); (G.D.); (F.M.); (I.P.)
- Correspondence: (L.S.); (N.C.)
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Conditions of In Vitro Biofilm Formation by Serogroups of Listeria monocytogenes Isolated from Hass Avocados Sold at Markets in Mexico. Foods 2021; 10:foods10092097. [PMID: 34574207 PMCID: PMC8467555 DOI: 10.3390/foods10092097] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2021] [Revised: 08/31/2021] [Accepted: 09/03/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Listeria monocytogenes is an important pathogen that has been implicated in foodborne illnesses and the recall of products such as fruit and vegetables. This study determines the prevalence of virulence-associated genes and serogroups and evaluates the effects of different growth media and environmental conditions on biofilm formation by L. monocytogenes. Eighteen L. monocytogenes isolates from Hass avocados sold at markets in Guadalajara, Mexico, were characterized by virulence-associated genes and serogroup detection with PCR. All isolates harbored 88.8% actA, 88.8% plcA, 83.3% mpl, 77.7% inlB, 77.7% hly, 66.6% prfA, 55.5% plcB, and 33.3% inlA. The results showed that 38.8% of isolates harbored virulence genes belonging to Listeria pathogenicity island 1 (LIPI-1). PCR revealed that the most prevalent serogroup was serogroup III (1/2b, 3b, and 7 (n = 18, 66.65%)), followed by serogroup IV (4b, 4d-4e (n = 5, 27.7%)) and serogroup I (1/2a-3a (n = 1, 5.5%)). The assessment of the ability to develop biofilms using a crystal violet staining method revealed that L. monocytogenes responded to supplement medium TSBA, 1/10 diluted TSBA, and TSB in comparison with 1/10 diluted TSB (p < 0.05) on polystyrene at 240 h (p < 0.05). In particular, the biofilm formation by L. monocytogenes (7.78 ± 0.03-8.82 ± 0.03 log10 CFU/cm2) was significantly different in terms of TSBA on polypropylene type B (PP) (p < 0.05). In addition, visualization by epifluorescence microscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and treatment (DNase I and proteinase K) revealed the metabolically active cells and extracellular polymeric substances of biofilms on PP. L. monocytogenes has the ability to develop biofilms that harbor virulence-associated genes, which represent a serious threat to human health and food safety.
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Handorf O, Pauker VI, Weihe T, Schäfer J, Freund E, Schnabel U, Bekeschus S, Riedel K, Ehlbeck J. Plasma-Treated Water Affects Listeria monocytogenes Vitality and Biofilm Structure. Front Microbiol 2021; 12:652481. [PMID: 33995311 PMCID: PMC8113633 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2021.652481] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2021] [Accepted: 03/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background: Plasma-generated compounds (PGCs) such as plasma-processed air (PPA) or plasma-treated water (PTW) offer an increasingly important alternative for the control of microorganisms in hard-to-reach areas found in several industrial applications including the food industry. To this end, we studied the antimicrobial capacity of PTW on the vitality and biofilm formation of Listeria monocytogenes, a common foodborne pathogen. Results: Using a microwave plasma (MidiPLexc), 10 ml of deionized water was treated for 100, 300, and 900 s (pre-treatment time), after which the bacterial biofilm was exposed to the PTW for 1, 3, and 5 min (post-treatment time) for each pre-treatment time, separately. Colony-forming units (CFU) were significantly reduced by 4.7 log10 ± 0.29 log10, as well as the metabolic activity decreased by 47.9 ± 9.47% and the cell vitality by 69.5 ± 2.1%, compared to the control biofilms. LIVE/DEAD staining and fluorescence microscopy showed a positive correlation between treatment and incubation times, as well as reduction in vitality. Atomic force microscopy (AFM) indicated changes in the structure quality of the bacterial biofilm. Conclusion: These results indicate a promising antimicrobial impact of plasma-treated water on Listeria monocytogenes, which may lead to more targeted applications of plasma decontamination in the food industry in the future.
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- Oliver Handorf
- Leibniz Institute for Plasma Science and Technology (INP), Greifswald, Germany
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- Leibniz Institute for Plasma Science and Technology (INP), Greifswald, Germany
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- Leibniz Institute for Plasma Science and Technology (INP), Greifswald, Germany
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- Leibniz Institute for Plasma Science and Technology (INP), Greifswald, Germany
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- Leibniz Institute for Plasma Science and Technology (INP), Greifswald, Germany
- School of Food Science and Environmental Health, College of Sciences and Health, Technological University, Dublin, Ireland
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- Leibniz Institute for Plasma Science and Technology (INP), Greifswald, Germany
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- Institute of Microbiology, University of Greifswald, Greifswald, Germany
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- Leibniz Institute for Plasma Science and Technology (INP), Greifswald, Germany
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Li H, Qiao Y, Du D, Wang J, Ma X. Deletion of the oligopeptide transporter Lmo2193 decreases the virulence of Listeria monocytogenes. J Vet Sci 2020; 21:e88. [PMID: 33263235 PMCID: PMC7710461 DOI: 10.4142/jvs.2020.21.e88] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2020] [Revised: 09/15/2020] [Accepted: 10/05/2020] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Background Listeria monocytogenes is a gram-positive bacterium that causes listeriosis mainly in immunocompromised hosts. It can also cause foodborne outbreaks and has the ability to adapt to various environments. Peptide uptake in gram-positive bacteria is enabled by oligopeptide permeases (Opp) in a process that depends on ATP hydrolysis by OppD and F. Previously a putative protein Lmo2193 was predicted to be OppD, but little is known about the role of OppD in major processes of L. monocytogenes, such as growth, virulence, and biofilm formation. Objectives To determine whether the virulence traits of L. monocytogenes are related to OppD. Methods In this study, lmo2193 gene deletion and complementation strains of L. monocytogenes were generated and compared with a wild-type strain for the following: adhesiveness, invasion ability, intracellular survival, proliferation, 50% lethal dose (LD50) to mice, and the amount bacteria in the mouse liver, spleen, and brain. Results The results showed that virulence of the deletion strain was 1.34 and 0.5 orders of magnitude higher than that of the wild-type and complementation strains, respectively. The function of Lmo2193 was predicted and verified as OppD from the ATPase superfamily. Deletion of lmo2193 affected the normal growth of L. monocytogenes, reduced its virulence in cells and mice, and affected its ability to form biofilms. Conclusions Deletion of the oligopeptide transporter Lmo2193 decreases the virulence of L. monocytogenes. These effects may be related to OppD's function, which provides a new perspective on the regulation of oligopeptide transporters in L. monocytogenes.
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- Honghuan Li
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Shihezi University, Shihezi 832003, Xinjiang, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Shihezi University, Shihezi 832003, Xinjiang, China
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- Analysis and Testing Center, Xinjiang Academy of Agricultural and Reclamation Science, Shihezi 832003, Xinjiang, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Shihezi University, Shihezi 832003, Xinjiang, China.,Key Laboratory of Control and Prevention of Animal Disease, Xinjiang Production & Construction Corps, Shihezi 832003, Xinjiang, China.
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Shihezi University, Shihezi 832003, Xinjiang, China.
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Sheng L, Wang L. The microbial safety of fish and fish products: Recent advances in understanding its significance, contamination sources, and control strategies. Compr Rev Food Sci Food Saf 2020; 20:738-786. [PMID: 33325100 DOI: 10.1111/1541-4337.12671] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2020] [Revised: 09/22/2020] [Accepted: 10/12/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Microorganisms play a crucial and unique role in fish and fish product safety. The presence of human pathogens and the formation of histamine caused by spoilage bacteria make the control of both pathogenic and spoilage microorganisms critical for fish product safety. To provide a comprehensive and updated overview of the involvement of microorganisms in fish and fish product safety, this paper reviewed outbreak and recall surveillance data obtained from government agencies from 1998 to 2018 and identified major safety concerns associated with both domestic and imported fish products. The review also summarized all available literature about the prevalence of major and emerging microbial safety concerns, including Salmonella spp., Listeria monocytogenes, and Aeromonas hydrophila, in different fish and fish products and the survival of these pathogens under different storage conditions. The prevalence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria (ARB) and antibiotic-resistant genes (ARGs), two emerging food safety concerns, is also reviewed. Pathogenic and spoilage microorganisms as well as ARB and ARGs can be introduced into fish and fish products in both preharvest and postharvest stages. Many novel intervention strategies have been proposed and tested for the control of different microorganisms on fish and fish products. One key question that needs to be considered when developing and implementing novel control measures is how to ensure that the measures are cost and environment friendly as well as sustainable. Over the years, regulations have been established to provide guidance documents for good farming and processing practices. To be more prepared for the globalization of the food chain, harmonization of regulations is still needed.
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- Lina Sheng
- Department of Food Science and Technology, University of California, Davis, Davis, California, USA
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, University of California, Davis, Davis, California, USA
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The ability of Listeria monocytogenes to form biofilm on surfaces relevant to the mushroom production environment. Int J Food Microbiol 2020; 317:108385. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2019.108385] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2019] [Revised: 09/08/2019] [Accepted: 10/08/2019] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Upham J, Chen S, Boutilier E, Hodges L, Eisebraun M, Croxen MA, Fortuna A, Mallo GV, Garduño RA. Potential Ad Hoc Markers of Persistence and Virulence in Canadian Listeria monocytogenes Food and Clinical Isolates. J Food Prot 2019; 82:1909-1921. [PMID: 31633427 DOI: 10.4315/0362-028x.jfp-19-028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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The Listeria monocytogenes gene inlA, encoding a surface virulence protein, was examined for the presence of premature stop codon (PMSC) mutations in 82 isolates obtained by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) from foods and food contact surfaces. These mutations were coanalyzed for the presence of stress survival islet 1 (SSI-1) and for the abilities of the isolates to invade Caco-2 intestinal epithelial cells and form biofilms on polystyrene. PMSC mutations were present in one-third of the isolates (predominantly those of serogroup 1/2a), and their presence was correlated with a noninvasive phenotype. The presence of SSI-1 and the ability to form biofilms were also linked to the 1/2a serogroup. Serogroup 4b isolates lacked inlA PMSC mutations and were invasive, but neither formed biofilms nor carried SSI-1. To expand upon these experimental findings, an in silico analysis was performed on L. monocytogenes genomes from Canadian databases of 278 food isolates and 607 clinical isolates. The prevalence of inlA PMSC mutations in genomes of food isolates was significantly higher (P < 0.0001) than that in clinical isolates. Also, a three-codon deletion in inlA associated with a hyperinvasive phenotype was more prevalent in genomes from clinical isolates (primarily of clonal complex 6, serogroup 4b) than in those from food isolates (P < 0.001). In contrast, SSI-1 was significantly overrepresented (P < 0.001) in genomes from food isolates. We propose the hypothesis that SSI-1 and inlA play a role in the evolution of Canadian L. monocytogenes strains into either a virulent (represented by serogroup 4b clinical isolates) or an environmentally persistent (represented by serogroup 1/2a food isolates) phenotype. The combined presence of SSI-1 and inlA PMSC mutations have potential for use as genetic markers for risk assessment when L. monocytogenes is recovered from foods, indicating low potential for pathogenesis.
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- Jacqueline Upham
- Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Dartmouth Laboratory, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada B3B 1Y9
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- Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Dartmouth Laboratory, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada B3B 1Y9
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- Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Dartmouth Laboratory, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada B3B 1Y9
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- Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Dartmouth Laboratory, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada B3B 1Y9
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- Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Dartmouth Laboratory, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada B3B 1Y9
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- British Columbia Centre for Disease Control, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada V5Z 4R4
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- Pathogen Preparedness and Test Development Unit, Public Health Ontario Laboratories, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5G 1M1
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- Pathogen Preparedness and Test Development Unit, Public Health Ontario Laboratories, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5G 1M1
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- Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Dartmouth Laboratory, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada B3B 1Y9.,Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 4R2
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Miao X, Liu H, Zheng Y, Guo D, Shi C, Xu Y, Xia X. Inhibitory Effect of Thymoquinone on Listeria monocytogenes ATCC 19115 Biofilm Formation and Virulence Attributes Critical for Human Infection. Front Cell Infect Microbiol 2019; 9:304. [PMID: 31508379 PMCID: PMC6718631 DOI: 10.3389/fcimb.2019.00304] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2019] [Accepted: 08/07/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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This study aimed to determine the antimicrobial activity of thymoquinone (TQ) against Listeria monocytogenes, and to examine its inhibitory effects on biofilm formation, motility, hemolysin production, and attachment-invasion of host cells. The minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) of TQ against eight different L. monocytogenes strains ranged from 6.25-12.50 μg/mL. Crystal violet staining showed that TQ clearly reduced biofilm biomass at sub-MICs in a dose-dependent manner. Scanning electron microscopy suggested that TQ inhibited biofilm formation on glass slides and induced an apparent collapse of biofilm architecture. At sub-MICs, TQ effectively inhibited the motility of L. monocytogenes ATCC 19115, and significantly impacted adhesion to and invasion of human colon adenocarcinoma cells as well as the secretion of listeriolysin O. Supporting these findings, real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction analysis revealed that TQ down-regulated the transcription of genes associated with motility, biofilm formation, hemolysin secretion, and attachment-invasion in host cells. Overall, these findings confirm that TQ has the potential to be used to combat L. monocytogenes infection.
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- Xin Miao
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, China
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- College of Food and Bioengineering, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, China
- Sino-US Joint Research Center for Food Safety, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, China
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Nwabor OF, Vongkamjan K, Voravuthikunchai SP. Antioxidant Properties and Antibacterial Effects of Eucalyptus camaldulensis Ethanolic Leaf Extract on Biofilm Formation, Motility, Hemolysin Production, and Cell Membrane of the Foodborne Pathogen Listeria monocytogenes. Foodborne Pathog Dis 2019; 16:581-589. [PMID: 30998111 DOI: 10.1089/fpd.2019.2620] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Consumer concerns toward chemical preservatives have resulted in increased search for healthy green alternative. In this study, the antioxidant activity and antibacterial effects of Eucalyptus camaldulensis ethanolic leaf extract against Listeria monocytogenes, a serious foodborne pathogen, was evaluated. Total phenolic and flavonoid contents of the extract were 11.10 mg garlic acid equivalent/mg extract and 15.05 mg quercetin equivalent/mg extract, respectively. The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimum bactericidal concentration of the extract was 64-128 μg/mL and 256-512 μg/mL, respectively. Time-kill assay revealed growth inhibitory effects after 4-h treatment of the bacteria with the extract. A reduction of ≈2-3 log colony-forming units per milliliter was observed against the tested food and environmental isolates after challenging the pathogens with the extract at MIC for 6 h. Sub-MICs of the extract significantly inhibited motility and listeriolysin O production up to 80%, with 60% inhibition of biofilm formation (p < 0.05). Antioxidant assay revealed free radical scavenging activity with 50% inhibitory concentration (IC50) of 57.07 μg/mL for 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl and 29.01 μg/mL for ABTS [2,2'-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid)] assay. Ferric reducing antioxidant power assay further showed a total antioxidant power equivalent to 92.93 μM ascorbic acid equivalent/mg extract. As the extract exhibited profound antilisterial activity and good radical scavenging ability, it might serve as a potential alternative source of biopreservative agent against L. monocytogenes.
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- Ozioma Forstinus Nwabor
- 1Excellence Research Laboratory on Natural Products, Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Science and Natural Product Research Center of Excellence, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Thailand
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- 2Department of Food Technology, Faculty of Agro-Industry, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, Thailand
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- 1Excellence Research Laboratory on Natural Products, Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Science and Natural Product Research Center of Excellence, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Thailand
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Abel N, Rotabakk BT, Lerfall J. Effect of heat treatment and packaging technology on the microbial load of lightly processed seafood. Lebensm Wiss Technol 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lwt.2018.11.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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