Activity of thyme and tea tree essential oils against selected foodborne pathogens in biofilms on abiotic surfaces

Owing to their preservative and antimicrobial effects, essential oils (EOs) are promising natural ingredients for the food industry. The main objective of this study was to investigate the activity of thyme and tea tree oils against selected foodborne pathogens in biofilm mode. The major compounds of these EOs were analyzed by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) and their antimicrobial activity was determined by a standard broth...