date:May 14, 2013
The findings are applicable to small, independent retailers and deli departments in large supermarkets, FSIS said.
The report recommends that all refrigerated, ready-to-eat foods be stored at a temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or lower. It suggests that all deli products that support listeria growth be reformulated to contain growth inhibitor, which could prevent up to 96 of 100 cases of listeriosis.
The study also found more efforts are needed to prevent listeria contamination on products