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Chapter 1<br />

Key Objectives <strong>of</strong> this study<br />

The main objectives <strong>of</strong> this research were:<br />

1. To investigate whether the strain <strong>of</strong> S. Agona SAGOXB.0066 that was<br />

responsible for a large food-borne outbreak differs in density <strong>of</strong> bi<strong>of</strong>ilm<br />

formation compared with other S. Agona strains and if any such<br />

differences are dependent on the bi<strong>of</strong>ilm substratum.<br />

2. To evaluate if other serovars that are commonly associated with foodborne<br />

outbreaks, such as S. Enteritidis and S. Typhimurium, are similar<br />

to or different from S. Agona in relation to density <strong>of</strong> bi<strong>of</strong>ilm formed<br />

under the same conditions as the S. Agona investigated.<br />

3. To examine the impact <strong>of</strong> time on density <strong>of</strong> bi<strong>of</strong>ilm formed.<br />

4. To assess methods to eradicate Salmonella bi<strong>of</strong>ilm cells using<br />

disinfectants commonly associated with food processing areas.<br />

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