Prevalence and serotype distribution of Listeria monocytogenes in salted anchovy, raw anchovy, and raw mussel using IMS-based cultivation technique and PCR

Siriken B., Ayaz N. D., Erol I.

Journal of Aquatic Food Product Technology, vol.22, no.1, pp.77-82, 2013 (SCI-Expanded) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Abstract
  • Volume: 22 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2013
  • Doi Number: 10.1080/10498850.2011.625594
  • Journal Name: Journal of Aquatic Food Product Technology
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.77-82
  • Keywords: immunomagnetic separation, Listeria monocytogenes, PCR, raw fish, raw mussel, salted anchovy, serotype distribution
  • Ankara University Affiliated: Yes

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. © 2013 Copyright Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.