Outbreaks of Listeria monocytogenes in recent years have reminded the food industry of the serious food safety concern this pathogen creates along the food chain. Often associated with ready-to-eat foods, all food business operators (FBOs) who manufacture these goods must be able to demonstrate effective control of Listeria in their products. This is important not just because of the health risk this pathogen poses to the public, but also because it’s a requirement under EU legislation (EU microbiological criteria legislation - regulation No. 2073/2005).
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