The contamination of pâté with Listeria monocytogenes: results from the 1994 European Community coordinated food control programme for England and Wales.

Author(s) : NICHOLS G., MCLAUCHLIN J., LOUVOIS J. de

Type of article: Article

Summary

The Listeria monocytogenes contamination of 3,065 pâté products sampled at the point of retail sale in England and Wales was examined. Ninety-seven percent of samples were free of contamination with L. monocytogenes. Fish and seafood pâté were significantly more commonly contaminated. Evidence from this study shows that most of the pâté sold in England and Wales is not contaminated with L. monocytogenes, and it is suggested that the main areas of concern are cross-contamination and the length of display of pâté sold from opened packs.

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Original title: The contamination of pâté with Listeria monocytogenes: results from the 1994 European Community coordinated food control programme for England and Wales.
Record ID : 2000-2002
Languages: English
Source: Journal of Food Protection - vol. 61 - n. 10
Publication date: 1998/10
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Themes: Meat and meat products;
Fish and fish product
Keywords: United Kingdom; Prepared food; Contamination; Listeria; Seafood; Meat product; Fish