CPS-Funded Study Provides Insight Into Listeria Contamination in Produce Processing Plants
A recent research project funded by the Center for Produce Safety (CPS) aims to fill knowledge gaps about the contamination patterns of and sanitation measures for Listeria monocytogenes in produce processing facilities. The project produced practical data about produce facilities’ environmental monitoring plans and the efficacy of sanitation programs regarding L. monocytogenes.
Findings from environmental sampling activities and whole genome sequencing (WGS) analysis revealed insights about the movement of L. monocytogenes across a processing facility, the persistence of the pathogen, and the efficacy of biocides and sanitation practices.