AMI, FMI co-sponsor research on Listeria control in retail delis
The American Meat Institute Foundation (AMIF) and the Food Marketing Institute (FMI) Foundation announced they will provide funding to support research to develop practical and feasible control strategies for Listeria monyocytogenes in retail delicatessens.
Listeria monocytogenes is a pathogenic bacteria that can be found in virtually all environments including retail stores and in the home. Although not a frequent cause of foodborne illness, when it occurs, it can result in serious infections and death in susceptible people. Control of Listeria monocytogenes represents a particular challenge due to the common presence and persistence of the bacteria within the environment.