Prevalence and Serotype Distribution of Listeria monocytogenes in Salted Anchovy,Raw Anchovy,and Raw Mussel Using IMS-Based Cultivation Technique and PCR |
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Authors: | Belgin Siriken Naim Deniz Ayaz |
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Institution: | 1. Department of Food Hygiene and Technology , Ondokuzmayis University School of Veterinary Medicine , Samsun , Turkey;2. Department of Food Hygiene and Technology , Ankara University School of Veterinary Medicine , Ankara , Turkey |
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Abstract: | In the present study, a total of 150 samples including 50 salted anchovy, 50 raw anchovy, and 50 raw mussel samples collected from the retailers and small-scale producers in Samsun province from the Black Sea region of Turkey were analyzed; and 12% (6/50), 2% (1/50), and 2% (1/50) of the samples, respectively, were found to be contaminated with L. monocytogenes. According to the serotype distribution, six salted anchovy and one of the raw fish samples were contaminated with L. monocytogenes 1/2b (or 3b). In one raw mussel, both L. monocytogenes 1/2b (or 3b) and 4b (or 4d or 4e) serotypes were detected. |
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Keywords: | Listeria monocytogenes salted anchovy raw mussel raw fish serotype distribution immunomagnetic separation PCR |
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