Thyme Essential Oil as a Potential Tool Against Common and Re-Emerging Foodborne Pathogens: Biocidal Effect on Bacterial Membrane Permeability.

ABSTRACT: Over the past decade, foodborne diseases have become a significant public health concern, affecting millions of people globally. Major pathogens like Salmonella spp., Escherichia coli, Listeria monocytogenes, and Staphylococcus aureus contaminate food and cause several infections. This study investigates the potential of thyme essential oil (Thy-EO) as a natural antimicrobial agent against most common and re-emerging foodborne bacteria, including S. enterica, Yersinia enterocolitica, and L. monocytogenes. Preliminary tests provided qualitative evidence of Thy-EO's efficacy by evaluating its antibacterial activity through direct contact and vapor phase exposure. Then, the Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) and Minimum Bactericidal Concent

SUBMITTER: Di Rosario M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11768042 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature