electropolishing, when compared to untreated surfaces
(Schlisselberg and Yaron, 2013). The attachment of E. coli O157:H7
to beef-contact surfaces (i.e. stainless steel and high-density polypropylene)
was influenced by both the type of soiling substrate and
temperature; attachment occurred not only at 15 C (a temperature
representative of beef processing areas during non-production
hours) but also during cold storage (Dourou et al., 2011).