Microbial Community Associations With Listeria monocytogenes in Food Processing Environments: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT: Listeria monocytogenes persistence in food processing environments challenges current understanding of microbial community dynamics. This systematic review and meta-analysis examined peer-reviewed studies that screened for Listeria spp. and performed culture-independent metagenomics on FPE surface samples. Following PRISMA guidelines, we searched PubMed, Web of Science, and Food Science and Technology Abstracts databases, screening 464 studies, with 73 qualifying for full-text review. Seven studies met the inclusion criteria for final analysis, encompassing 1659 environmental samples from meat processing (n = 4 studies) and produce facilities (n = 3 studies). Meta-analysis using random effects models revealed no significant correlation between Listeria presence and overall microbial commun

SUBMITTER: Burnett J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12433589 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature