date:May 26, 2012
According to FSA, its Foodborne Disease Strategy for 2010 to 2015 identifies Listeria monocytogenes as a priority for action, as it is the leading cause of death from foodborne disease. Therefore, finding ways to lower the exposure of vulnerable consumers to listeria in ready-to-eat foods remains important.
FSA noted that more work is required to understand the sampling and testing procedures used by manufacturers, particularly small-to-medium sized businesses, of ready-to-eat foods and their a