Foundations of Listeria Control

Foundations of Listeria Control is an online course that provides a practical, science-based introduction to controlling Listeria monocytogenes in meat and poultry processing environments. Designed for professionals across operations, sanitation, quality assurance, management and beyond, the course provides practical tools to recognize risk and apply proven strategies to help control Listeria in ready-to-eat (RTE) meat and poultry production.

The course is available in both English and Spanish at no cost to learners and makes this foundational training more accessible to teams across roles and helps support a shared culture of food safety.

By completing this course, you'll gain a working knowledge of:

By the end of the course, learners will understand how their role contributes to preventing foreign material contamination and supporting continuous improvement across their organization.

This course is recommended for all meat and poultry professionals—regardless of title or experience level—including:

Food safety is a shared responsibility. Everyone in your organization should understand the risks of Listeria—and how to address them.

• Language Options: Available in English and Spanish
• Online & On-Demand: Self-paced and mobile-friendly
• Recognition: Certificate of Completion and a shareable digital badge available for professional networks

Protect public health. Strengthen your food safety culture. Lay the groundwork for Listeria control with this foundational course.