“The CDC estimates that nearly 48 million people fall ill and 3000 people die annually as a result of foodborne illness. Listeria is a concern due to the high percentage of fatalities that occur as a result of contracting Listeriosis. Many of these cases are preventable. During this virtual event, experts will discuss tangible best practices in Listeria detection, mitigation and control.

Learning Objectives:

* An overview of the occurrence of Listeria in food
* Monitoring and controlling Listeria monocytogenes in facilities
* Testing methods and emerging detection technologies
* Strategies in sanitation”