Multispecies Biofilm Formation and Survival of Foodborne Bacterial Pathogens in Produce Processing Environments

<p>To 1) assess the biofilm formation capacity of foodborne bacterial pathogens in fresh produce processing environments and on fresh produce surfaces; 2) identify environmental bacterial strains or species that promote multispecies biofilm formation on fresh produce or in processing environments; 3) elucidate factors controlling foodborne bacterial pathogen interactions in multi-species biofilms on fresh produce or in processing environments.</p>