The ability of L. monocytogenes to attach to common food contact surfaces such as plastic materials,
rubber, stainless steel and glass is well known [37-41]. However, it has been noted that there are
differences in both the extent and the rate of adsorption, depending on the selected surfaces [42]. The
factors governing the adhesion of L. monocytogenes to surfaces are not well understood and have not yet
been defined. In fact, several authors have been having difficulty in establishing a relationship between
surface properties and the extent of adhesion of L. monocytogenes [43,39,44-46]