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Rapid quantitative detection of Listeria monocytogenes in meat products by real-time PCR

  • David Rodríguez-Lázaro
  • , Anna Jofré
  • , Teresa Aymerich
  • , Marta Hugas
  • , Maria Pla
  • Institut de Recerca I Tecnología Agroalimentaries (IRTA)
  • European Food Safety Authority

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Abstract

We describe a quick and simple method for the quantitative detection of Listeria monocytogenes in meat products. This method is based on filtration, Chelex-100-based DNA purification, and real-time PCR. It can detect as few as 100 CFU/g and quantify as few as 1,000 CFU/g, with excellent accuracy compared to that of the plate count method. Therefore, it is a promising alternative for the detection of L. monocytogenes in meat products.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)6299-6301
Number of pages3
JournalApplied and Environmental Microbiology
Volume70
Issue number10
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Oct 2004

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