Changes of Listeria monocytogenes in fermented sausages were analyzed with ICSMF equation.
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Meta-analysis and stochastic approach were used to estimate pathogen concentration.
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The output was a normal distribution N(−5.36, 2.56) (log cfu/g).
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L. monocytogenes concentration exceeded 100 cfu/g in 0.202% of the products.
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Holding the product at elevated temperatures has the greatest impact (0.001%).