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This study explored the efficacy of a curcumin-rich extract, Curcuma L., (Cur)- and essential oil component, trans-cinnamaldehyde, (Ca)-mediated PDI against Listeria monocytogenes ATCC 15313 (Lm) including planktonic cells and established biofilms on silicone rubber (Si), polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), stainless steel 316 (SS), and polyethylene terephthalate (PET). Applying Ca- and Cur-mediated PDI resulted in planktonic cell reductions of 2.7 and 6.4 log CFU\/cm2, respectively. Flow cytometric measurements (FCMs) coupled with CFDA\/PI and TOTO\u00ae-1 staining evidenced that Ca- doubled and Cur-mediated PDI quadrupled the cell damage. Moreover, the enzymatic activity of Lm cells was considerably reduced by Cur-mediated PDI, indicating its superior efficacy. Photosensitization also affected Lm biofilms, but their reduction did not exceed 3.7 log CFU\/cm2. Cur-mediated PDI effectively impaired cells on PET and PTFE, while Ca-mediated PDI caused no (TOTO\u00ae-1) or only slight (PI) cell damage, sparing the activity of cells. In turn, applying Ca-mediate PDI to Si largely diminished the enzymatic activity in Lm. SS contained 20% dead cells, suggesting that SS itself impacts Lm viability. In addition, the efficacy of Ca-mediated PDI was enhanced on the SS, leading to increased damage to the cells. The weakened viability of Lm on Si and SS could be linked to unfavorable interactions with the surfaces, resulting in a better effect of Ca against Lm. In conclusion, Cur demonstrated excellent photosensitizing properties against Lm in both planktonic and biofilm states. The efficacy of Ca was lower than that of Cur. However, Ca bears potent antibiofilm effects, which vary depending on the surface on which Lm resides. 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