''Carnobacterium'' is a genus of
Gram-positive bacteria within the family
Carnobacteriaceae. ''C. divergens'' and ''C. maltaromaticum'' are found in the wild and in food products and can grow
anaerobically. These species are not known to be pathogenic in humans, but may cause disease in fish.
A species of ''Carnobacterium'', ''C. maltaromaticum'' strain CB1, has been evaluated under the
Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, as a food additive for vacuum- or modified atmosphere-packaged ready-to-eat meat and fresh comminuted, processed meat. Based on the hazard and exposure considerations, the risk assessment conducted by
Health Canada
Health Canada (HC; french: Santé Canada, SC)Health Canada is the applied title under the Federal Identity Program; the legal title is Department of Health (). is the Structure of the Canadian federal government#Departments, with subsidiary unit ...
concluded that ''C. maltaromaticum'' strain CB1 is not considered to be toxic to the Canadian environment or human health as described in Section 64 of CEPA 1999.
''Carnobacterium'' sp. has also been found in the gut of stingles carrion-eating
vulture bee
Vulture bees, also known as carrion bees, are a small group of three closely related South American stingless bee species in the genus ''Trigona'' which feed on rotting meat. Vulture bees produce a honey-like substance which is not derived from ...
s, besides other
acidophilic
Acidophiles or acidophilic organisms are those that thrive under highly acidic conditions (usually at pH 5.0 or below). These organisms can be found in different branches of the tree of life, including Archaea, Bacteria,Becker, A.Types of Bacteria ...
(acid-loving) ''
Lactobacillus'' sp.
Meat-Eating “Vulture Bees” Sport Acidic Guts and an Extra Tooth for Biting Flesh
On: SciTechDaily, November 25, 2021
References
External links
Genus ''Carnobacterium''
at Bacterio.net
Lactobacillales
Bacteria genera
Taxa described in 1987
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