Abstract
Salmonella spp. and Cronobacter spp. are among the top pathogens of concern in low moisture foods (LMF). Both have significant resistance to desiccant stress and are biofilm formers. Therefore, the control of these microorganisms in the LMF industry is a great challenge. Wet cleaning is not recommended in dry environments, as it can favor microbial growth. However, in order to establish a…