Ourfindings highlight that HPP is an effective post-processing
technology for reducing relatively high levels of S. liquefaciens.
The sensitivity ofSerratia to HPP in sliced dry-cured ham was
higher in comparison to that reported for other microorganisms
such as pathogenicSalmonellaspp. andL. monocytogenes. Setting
the optimal HPP technological variables (process criteria) to
accomplish safety standards for Salmonella spp. and L. monocytogenesin RTE products, according to previous works (Bover-Cid
et al., 2011, 2012), would allow manufacturers to avoid the presence
of spoilage microorganisms like Serratiaspp.