date:Dec 08, 2020
articular concern regarding Listeria spp. harborage. Sponge samples have been collected across all six facilities. Of the samples, 11 tested positive for Listeria species. To date, Listeria spp. positive samples occur most commonly in floor cracks, seams, and repaired or patched flooring.
Other Listeria harborage sites have included distribution and sanitation equipment, such as pallet jack wheels, a squeegee, and a dust mop. These sites have been previously associated with Listeria harborage i