Biofilm - A threat to dairy industry

Abstract

Biofilm formation in dairy industry is always noted as threat which affects the product safety and thereby resulting in food borne illness. So, it is considered as an emergent public health concern throughout the world. Biofilm formation is a dynamic process and different mechanisms are involved in its attachment, growth and colonization of microorganism on the milk contact surfaces. If these biofilms are not completely removed, they will increase the biotransfer potential. In this review, biofilm formation in the dairy, its sources, infectious disease, spoilage microorganism associated with biofilm, concern associated with biofilm and biofilm as threat to dairy industry is discussed. In addition, the conventional strategies to control or prevent these biofilm are also discussed.