B. thermosphacta is commonly present in meat and meat products packaged in different ways. This bacterium can display lipolytic activity also at refrigeration temperature. Its over-proliferation can be inhibited through vacuum packaging or packaging under a modified atmosphere with reduced oxygen content.
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