Although Listeria monocytogenes (Lm) is a serious food risk, particularly in ready-to-eat (RTE) foods, regulations for presence and tolerance levels of the pathogen vary between
After an initial recall of one batch of cheeses in early January due to a sample testing positive for Listeria, CDC and FDA reopened the
I took pasta salad to a picnic yesterday and put it in the refrigerator when I got home. Is it safe to eat today? The
As a widespread pathogen that can grow at refrigeration temperatures and survive in food processing plants for months to years, Listeria monocytogenes is a serious
One of the top pathogens of concern in the U.S. for food adulteration is Listeria, for which the FDA developed draft guidance for Control of
An analysis of pathogen-contaminated food outbreaks from 1998 through 2020 showed that Salmonella was implicated in significantly more outbreaks than E. coli or Listeria, as
Consumers cite foodborne illness from bacteria such as E. coli, Salmonella and Listeria as their top food safety concern. While the majority of those (66%)
From recalls to regulation, produce has been getting a lot of attention in recent months. Since March, FDA has released an online agricultural water assessment
WGS Proves to Have Significant Benefits for Food Safety – and Public Health With its ability to link foodborne illnesses across space and time, whole
FDA’s Intended Guidance List Foretells Agency Focus I often get asked “Where do you think FDA is heading in the near future around food regulations
