date:Sep 22, 2012
Standard 1.6.1 is required to change the regulatory limits for L. monocytogenesin RTE foods, said FSANZ.
Over time, foods other than those listed in Standard 1.6.1 have also been associated with listeriosis outbreaks (e.g. cooked chicken meat, RTE minimally processed fruits and vegetables), said the proposal.
For certain foods, the testing of L. monocytogenes in the production environment as well as other stages in the production system may be required to manage Listeria in the food supply.
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