Cornell Scientists Discover Five Unknown Species to Listeria Genus
According to a new study in the International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology, Cornell researchers have found five previously unknown and novel kinds of Listeria. The discovery was made while examining the prevalence of Listeria in U.S. agricultural soil.
The researchers say that identifying these novel species will help food facilities improve food safety by identifying potential growth niches that may have previously been overlooked.