Preventing Listeria

Ongoing vigilance is the key to keeping outbreaks of listeria in meat at all time lows.

Exposure to most types of listeria do not cause any health consequences. However, Listeria monocytogenes can lead to serious disease for sensitive groups. Use the accompanying fact sheet for information, prevention resources and FSIS best practices to lower the potential risk of post-processing contamination in meat plants and even your customer’s home.