Peter Myintzaw

1 Introduction Listeria monocytogenes is a Gram-positive bacterium capable of growing in low-temperature environments. The growth temperature range of L. monocytogenes is broad, spanning from 0°C to 45°C (Jones and D'Orazio 2013). Although its maximum growth rate is slower at low temperatures such as 4°C, it can still survive and proliferate. During cold chain transportation and storage, food is typically kept at low temperatures to extend shelf life and inhibit microbial growth. L.

Open AccessArticle by Peter Myintzaw 1, Vincenzo Pennone 2, Olivia McAuliffe 2, Máire Begley 1 and Michael Callanan 1,* 1 Department of Biological Sciences, Munster Technological University, Bishopstown, T12 P928 Cork, Ireland 2 Teagasc Food Research Centre, Moorepark, Fermoy, Co., P61 C996 Cork, Ireland * Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.

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