TABLE 1.
Listeria strains utilized in this study
| Strain (equivalent name[s]) | Food vehicle | Source | Reference or source |
|---|---|---|---|
| L. monocytogenes | |||
| EGDe | NAa | Isolated from guinea pigs (Cambridge, England) | 34 |
| LO28 | NA | Clinical isolate (feces of a healthy pregnant woman) | |
| F2365 (J-119, Ts43) | Jalisco soft cheese | Human clinical (California outbreak, 1985) | 35 |
| 33413 (Ts45) | Paté | United Kingdom outbreak, 1988) | 36 |
| 33013 (Scott A) | Pasteurized milk | Human Clinical (Massachusetts outbreak, 1983) | 37 |
| L. innocua FH1848 | Food (fish paste/smoked haddock) | Food (fish paste/smoked haddock) | UCC Culture Collection |
a
NA, not applicable.