The effect of neutral electrolyzed water as a disinfectant of eggshells artificially contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

ABSTRACT: Neutral electrolyzed water (NEW) was tested as a disinfectant against Listeria monocytogenes on the surface of table eggs. Eggs were collected from a single Bovans White flock and were exposed to L. monocytogenes. Artificially contaminated eggs were divided into three different treatment groups: NEW, 2% citric acid solution (CAS), and saline solution (SS). To evaluate the bactericidal effect, the Mexican norm for antimicrobial activity determination protocol was performed. The observed bactericidal effect was compared against those obtained from CAS and SS. Bacterial cells present on the eggshells were quantified. NEW exhibited a significantly higher bactericidal effect than CAS when evaluated on the surfaces of chicken eggshells (6.11 log₁₀CFU/ml reduction in vitr

SUBMITTER: Rivera-Garcia A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6657710 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature