Modelling the growth kinetics of Listeria monocytogenes in pasta salads at different storage temperatures and packaging conditions.

The aim of this study was to model Listeria monocytogenes growth kinetics in ready to eat full meal pasta salads, containing fresh and cooked ingredients. With this aim, laboratory prepared salads, representing two formulations of commercial pasta salads, were spiked with L. monocytogenes and tested under categorised packaging and storage temperature conditions.