Behaviour of non-stressed and stressed Listeria monocytogenes and Campylobacter jejuni cells on fresh chicken burger meat packaged under modified atmosphere and inoculated with protective culture

► Listeria monocytogenes and Campylobacter jejuni are detected in chicken meat burgers. ► The combination of MAP, protective culture and freeze stress was evaluated. ► The three strategies were effective to eliminate the risk of C. jejuni. ► The three strategies were effective to reduce the level of L. monocytogenes.