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Next, the negative impact: Listeria contamination can be a In dairy plants, it has been verified that Listeria can grow in both
nightmare for food production facilities. In 2021, disease caused product condensed or standing water or pasteurized milk, in part because of
recalls involving kimchi, turkey sandwiches, enoki mushroom, ice cream, longer refrigeration times.
cream cheese, smoked fish dip, fish products, cherry juices, cheese Humans can unwittingly spread the bacteria with soiled footwear
products and ready-to-eat (RTE) chicken. In the US and Canada, the and improper hand hygiene. It is believed that approximately 10
Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), working in partnership with percent of the general population carry the pathogen.
the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Canadian
Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), and the Food and Drug Assocation How can we prevent Listeria in your plant?
(FDA), as well as other national food agencies, recorded more than 3.86 Manufacturers effectively manage the risk of Listeria monocytogenes
million kilograms of RTU chicken in one incident. 1 contamination in their plants, thereby avoiding expensive product
As per CDC, an estimated 1,600 of people get listeriosis every year, recalls, illness (even death) and a negative reputation by assess all
and 260 of those die. 2 facilities for potential listeria-related issues, and establish standard
cleaning and sanitization processes for drains, surfaces, and other
Where can Listeria in food production facilities be listeria-prone areas. It may also mean providing technical and
found? awareness training and customized hygiene plans. One of the best
In short, everywhere. Listeria thrives in just about any damp environment, ways a plant can protect itself and ensure the safety of others is to
especially wet, dark places like floors and floor drains. Along with food take a proactive approach to plant sanitation. And one of the effective
contact surfaces, look out for Listeria in: solutions is to contact a professional hygiene consultant. a
• Cleaning aids such as brushes, sponges, etc.
• Product and/or equipment wash areas
• Condensate
• Walls and ceilings More Information Service Info C011
• Compressed air
• Coolers.
ข้้อมููลเพิ่่�มูเติ่มู / Additional Information
How can Listeria spread in food processing facilities? a Ecolab Co., Ltd. is the world’s leading provider of cleaning, food safety, and
There are a multitude of ways listeria finds its way into plants. It can hygiene products and services for the food and beverage industry
come in with raw materials, raw product to be processed as well as
packing, pallets, etc. Listeria contamination can enter with vehicle tires, เอกสารอ้างอ่ง / References
1. https://www.fda.gov
rolling stock and foot traffic, moving into sensitive areas such as filler 2. https://www.cdc.gov
rooms, pack lines and RTE sensitive places.

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