The purpose of this session is to share key learnings from food sectors that have been associated with Listeria outbreaks and have been conducting environmental monitoring programs (EMP) for Listeria spp. for more than two decades. Other sectors, such as frozen fruits and vegetables, are just starting. Even for the sectors that have been conducting EMP many years, there has been little crossover of experiences and practices between the sectors.  Sectors new to Listeria and EMP can learn a great deal from those with experience.

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