Sommers and others (2003b) demonstrated
the increased thermal sensitivity of L. monocytogenes inoculated
onto fine emulsion turkey sausage following exposure to gamma
radiation. Kimand Thayer (1996) demonstrated the increased thermal
sensitivity of Salmonella following exposure to ionizing radiation,
caused by the increased thermolability of DNA following the
induction of DNA strand breaks. Increased thermal sensitivity ofbacteria following exposure to UVC irradiation has also been reported
(Tyrrell 1979).