Thermal destruction ofListeria monocytogenes in liver sausage slurry

Abstract Thermal destruction ofListeria monocytogenes was determined in a liver sausage slurry (1:1, liver sausage batter and water) using a submerged ampule technique.D-values forL. monocytogenes Scott A grown at 37°C were 8·9 min at 57·2°C, 2·4 min at 60·0°C, and 1·1 min at 62·8°C (Z=6·2°C) based on analysis of the linear portion of the survivor curves.D-values of 6·6, 1·6, and 0·4 min (Z=4·65°C) were obtained when the data were analyzed using non-linear techniques.L. monocytogenes strain V7 (D60=1.0min) was more thermosensitive than Scott A (D60=1·6min) or HO-VJ-S (D60=1·6min). When Scott A was grown at 19°C, there was a decrease in thermal resistance (D60=0·8min). These data indicate thatL. monocytogenes has a thermal resistance in liver sausage comparable to that observed in other food systems.

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