ReviewMicroorganisms2025
Persistent Threats: A Comprehensive Review of Biofilm Formation, Control, and Economic Implications in Food Processing Environments.
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27 citing papers in PubMed.
- Rapid Bacterial Detection on Surfaces by Field-Deployable Respirometric Sensor Sachets.Biosensors · 2026Article
- Virulence profiling and biofilm-forming capacity of differentVeterinary and animal science · 2026Article
- Emerging Microbiological and Sensor-Based Approaches for Biofilm Detection in Meat and Poultry Processing Environments.Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Phenotypic and Genomic Divergence in Biofilm Formation in STEC and Non-STECPathogens (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Small non-coding RNAMicrobiology spectrum · 2026Article
- Targeting Foodborne Pathogens with Bacteriophages: Mechanisms, Applications, and Resistance.Pathogens (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Co-occurrence of biofilm formation, acid tolerance, and antibiotic resistance in environmental Escherichia coli associated with lettuce.BMC microbiology · 2026Article
- Biofilm Formation and Spore-Mediated Persistence of Clostridium perfringens in Meat and Poultry Processing Environments and Their Implications for Control Strategies.Journal of food science · 2026Review
- Antimicrobial and Pharmacokinetic Evaluation of Octanoic Acid Identified Through GC-MS Profiling of Lactiplantibacillus Plantarum 12 - 3 against LuxS-Mediated Quorum Sensing in Biofilms of Foodborne Pathogens Using Computational Approaches.Probiotics and antimicrobial proteins · 2026Article
- Environmental Biofilms in Livestock Production Systems: Reservoirs of Pathogens and Antimicrobial Resistance.Life (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Antimicrobial Resistance in Veterinary Bacterial Pathogens: Resistance Patterns, Zoonotic Risks and One Health Implications.Pathogens (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Lactic Acid Bacteria as Natural Antimicrobials: Biofilm Control in Food and Food Industry.Antibiotics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Environmental Persistence and Genotypic and Phenotypic Characterization ofPathogens (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Stress-Driven Tolerance and Persistence ofBiology · 2026Review
- Nanomedicine Strategies Against Biofilm-Associated Infections: Advances, Challenges, and Translational Barriers.MicrobiologyOpen · 2026Review
- Evolution and rise of antimicrobial resistance in key public health bacteria within and across the One Health sectors.Future microbiology · 2026Review
- Multifunctional OEO-ZIF-8-HA Nanoparticles for Antibacterial Control on Latex Surfaces and Baby Arugula (Eruca Sativa) Leaves.Journal of food science · 2026Article
- Food safety culture and the control of microbial communities in food production environments.npj antimicrobials and resistance · 2026Review
- Bovine Mastitis Therapy at a Crossroads: Pharmacokinetic Barriers, Biofilms, Antimicrobial Resistance, and Emerging Solutions.Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Next-Generation Strategies for Controlling Foodborne Pathogens: Precision Antimicrobials, Biofilm Disruption, and Emerging Molecular Interventions.Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
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Abstract
Biofilms are structured microbial communities that pose significant challenges to food safety and quality within the food-processing industry. Their formation on equipment and surfaces enables persistent contamination, microbial resistance, and recurring outbreaks of foodborne illness. This review provides a comprehensive synthesis of current knowledge on biofilm formation mechanisms, genetic regulation, and the unique behavior of multi-species biofilms. The review evaluates modern detection and monitoring technologies, including PCR, biosensors, and advanced microscopy, and compares their effectiveness in industrial contexts. Real-world outbreak data and a global economic impact analysis underscore the urgency for more effective regulatory frameworks and sanitation innovations. The findings highlight the critical need for integrated, proactive biofilm management approaches to safeguard food safety, reduce public health risks, and minimize economic losses across global food sectors.
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