Paula Teixeira

TL;DR: This review includes a discussion of the current knowledge concerning some key issues associated with the persistence of L. monocytogenes, with special focus on persistence in food processing plants and other food-associated environments, persistence in the general environment, phenotypic and genetic characteristics of persistent strains, niches, and public health and economic implications of persistence.

TL;DR: This broad review aims at elucidating and discussing the (i) genus Campylobacter, growth and survival characteristics; (ii) detection, isolation and confirmation of Campyloblacter; (iii) campylobacteriaiosis and presence of virulence factors; and (iv) colonization of poultry and control strategies.

TL;DR: In this article, an analysis of the alternative and traditional methodologies is made, pointing out the significant advantage and limitations of each technique and highlighting some of their challenges and limitations. But, further research is still required, since none of the methods reported can control all the parameters necessary to achieve produce with an extending shelf-life, without compromising its quality.

TL;DR: The state of the art of the knowledge focussed on the improvement of LAB survival during freeze-drying and subsequent storage is presented, including specific discussion of the effects of intrinsic factors, growth factors, and sub-lethal treatments.