Gomes, JoanaBarbosa, JoanaTeixeira, Paula2026-01-152026-01-152025-11-17Gomes, J., Barbosa, J., & Teixeira, P. (2025). Growth of Listeria monocytogenes during germination of mung bean sprouts. 1-1. Poster session presented at 39th EFFoST International Conference 2025, Porto, Portugal.1276b770-8812-45af-8a2f-581f19ac48cdhttp://hdl.handle.net/10400.14/56553Rising interest in healthier diets has increased demand for ready-to-eat products such as fresh vegetables and sprouts. However, Listeria monocytogenes, a foodborne pathogen linked to listeriosis outbreaks from contaminated produce, can adhere to plant tissues and persist there for long periods once it contacts the surface.¹ Because the initial microbial load on seeds or plant surfaces strongly affects survival, spread, and penetration into plant tissues,² contaminated sprouts can ultimately carry high levels of microorganisms in the finished product.³engconference poster not in proceedings10.34632/1276b770-8812-45af-8a2f-581f19ac48cd