Plan for survey Listeria monocytogene contamination of retailed food. Results of the 1993 and 1994 plans.

Plan de surveillance de la contamination par Listeria monocytogenes des aliments distribués. Résultats des plans 1993 et 1994.

Type of article: Periodical article

Summary

The article deals with the most important points concerning L. monocytogenes and the agro-food industries. Methods of detection in foods are described, and results are presented by food group. 10% of the analysed food was found to be contaminated, but at levels below that of pathological danger. Basic recommendations are given for consumers.

Details

Original title: Plan de surveillance de la contamination par Listeria monocytogenes des aliments distribués. Résultats des plans 1993 et 1994.
Record ID : 1998-0323
Languages: French
Subject: Regulation
Source: BEH - n. 45
Publication date: 1996/11/05
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Indexing

Themes: Refrigeration and perishable products: general information;
Food quality and safety. Microbiology;
Refrigeration and perishable products: regulations and standards
Keywords: France; Food; Microbiology; Listeria; Recommendation; Hygiene; Survey; Detection