The effect of low temperature on the growth and survival of Staphylococcus aureus and Salmonella typhimurium when inoculated on to bacon

Abstract
Summary: Samples of bacon (10g) were inoculated with Staphylococcus aureus and Salmonella typhimurium and the effect of storage at –22, 5 and 16°C was studied. The numbers of S. aureus increased significantly at 5 and 16°C, whilst at –22°C a significant decrease was recorded. The S. typhimurium counts increased at 16°C but decreased when the storage temperature was 5 and –22°C.