Nisin against Bacillus cereus spores: activity, characterization, and beef application.
Heat-resistant spore-forming bacteria are a primary cause of spoilage in ready-to-eat (RTE) foods, and effective control of spore contamination is critical for food preservation. Nisin, a GRAS antimicrobial peptide, exhibits potent activity against spore-forming bacteria, but its stage-specific effects during spore ger...