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Utilization of GRAS compounds as an antimicrobial dip and coating treatment for controlling Listeria monocytogenes in high moisture cheese

Objective

(1) Identify additive, synergistic or antagonistic pairings of GRAS antimicrobials (HP, LAE, CA, MC, SC, EPL, BR and ACS) to control L. monocytogenes.
(2) Determine the efficacy of GRAS antimicrobial dip treatments to control L. monocytogenes as surface contaminants on high moisture cheese.
(3) Determine the efficacy of GRAS antimicrobial coating treatments to control L. monocytogenes as surface contaminants and prevent recontamination of high moisture cheese.​

Investigators
D'Amico, Dennis
Institution
University of Connecticut
Start date
2014
End date
2016
Funding Source
Dairy Research Inst.
Categories
Listeria
Commodities
Dairy