Biofilm Formation and Control in the Food Industry
A special issue of Foods (ISSN 2304-8158). This special issue belongs to the section "Food Microbiology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 September 2025 | Viewed by 272
Special Issue Editor
Interests: biofilm; antimicrobial resistance; food safety
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Dear Colleagues,
Biofilms, complex communities of microorganisms encased in a self-produced extracellular polymeric substance (EPS) matrix of lipids, DNA, proteins, and polysaccharides, present significant challenges to the food industry. These structures enable pathogens like Listeria monocytogenes, Salmonella, Campylobacter, and Escherichia coli O157:H7 to persist on food matrices and processing equipment, resisting even rigorous cleaning and sanitation. This persistence leads to food safety risks, cross-contamination, and foodborne illness outbreaks, compromising consumer trust and causing economic losses. Traditional cleaning methods often prove inadequate against biofilms, necessitating innovative control strategies. Food processing facilities, with their varied environments of wet surfaces and nutrient-rich residues, offer ideal conditions for biofilm formation. Furthermore, biofilms exhibit enhanced resistance to antimicrobials and environmental stresses, complicating effective control efforts. This Special Issue, "Biofilm Formation and Control in the Food Industry", will highlight recent advancements in understanding biofilm formation, detection techniques, and control strategies.
Dr. Kidon Sung
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- biofilm formation
- control
- anti-biofilm method
- detection
- foodborne pathogens
- antimicrobial resistance
- food industry
- food safety
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