Listeria in Controlled Atmosphere Storage Facilities
DOWNLOADJuly 17, 2024 - Teresa Bergholz and Heather Borden , Michigan State University
Food safety issues related to Listeria presence in apple storage rooms was discussed and Michigan-based survey was described. Generally, the percentage of samples positive for Listeria were quite low (~4%), but the percentage of these few positive samples that contained the pathogenic strain L. monocytogenes was high (>70%). The most common place where Listeria was detected was on the floor beneath the evaporator coils. Recommendations for monitoring Listeria and reducing risk are provided.