Challenge Studies to Assess Control of Listeria Monocytogenes in Ready-To-Eat Meat Products
Listeria monocytogenes (Lm) is a foodborne pathogen that has recently had a resurgence of attention due to several listeriosis outbreaks and food product recalls. Lm is particularly troublesome due to its ability to survive in the food processing environment and grow at refrigeration temperatures. Thus, even though a food product may be refrigerated, it is not uncommon for Lm numbers to increase by 10- or 100-fold over the shelf life of a food product if allowed to grow unabated.
