Survival of Listeria in processed meat and poultry products

summary
• despite variability between strains, L. monocytogenes has a relatively
high “infectious dose”
• many authorities now consider that a dose of up to 10000 cells, or
100cfu/g, is acceptable risk, even for the most susceptible members of
the community
• tools, technologies are available to
– assess the risk from various products and
– to limit growth, and to minimise contamination
in a rational way so that an increased tolerance can be managed to
improve public health
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