Investigation of Listeria Monocytogenes in Branded and Non-Branded Sausage Consumed in Konya Province

Authors : Birol ÖZKALP, Mustafa Onur ALADAĞ, Yusuf DURAK

Pages : 65-67

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Publication Date : 2007-04-25

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Twentyfour branded and non-branded 24 sausage specimens were examined for presence of Listeria spp. Listeria isolation were performed in two enrichment periods, according to FDA insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(Food and Drug Administration); approved method as described by Lovett and Hitchins. After 48-hours enrichment period, one Listeria monocytogenes insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(4.16%);, two Listeria innocua insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(8.33%); proliferated in branded sausages, and there were two L.monocytogenes insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(8.33%);, four L.innocua insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(16.66%); in non-branded sausages insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(total 9, 18.75%);. There were difference in Listeria numbers between in branded and in non-branded sausages insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(p>0.05);. We may conclude that sausages are not contaminated with L. monocytogenes with a potential to create infection.
Keywords : Listeria monocytogenesis, sucuk, FDA

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