Listeria Hotspot Poll Results Revealed! 🛡️ After receiving your valuable input last week on identifying listeria hotspots in food processing facilities through various platforms, we have now compiled the results in this post. Want to learn more? Discover effective methods to eliminate listeria from these areas or satisfy your curiosity by reading our comprehensive article, 'Identifying the Top 10 Listeria Contamination Hotspots'

1. LISTERIA
MONOCYTES
most likely area to harbour
POLL RESULTS
Listeria Monocytes

2. We conducted a social media poll to determine the
areas that the public believes are the most likely
hotspots for harboring Listeria monocytogenes.

3. Sewers
and Drains
Although sewers and drains may not receive much
attention in polls, they can still harbour listeria. These
hidden areas often go unnoticed, but let's imagine a
situation where a clogged drain traps water and food
particles, creating a favourable breeding ground for
listeria. Listeria can spread from sewers and drains to your
food processing unit through these particles and
airborne transmission
5%

4. Elevated Structures
Securing the third spot, elevated structures like
refrigeration or condensing units may seem insignificant,
but listeria can reach these spots through multiple
pathways. Improper sanitation is the main culprit, while
spills, food leaks, and airborne transmission also
contribute. Insufficient air filtration or ventilation can also
lead to listeria-contaminated air settling on elevated
surfaces.
15%
Such as Refrigeration or Condensing Units

5. Cleaning Utensils
and Equipment
Listeria contamination on cleaning utensils and
equipment was identified as the second most common
issue in the poll. This can be attributed to the presence of
listeria on cleaning utensils and equipment used for
multiple jobs and not replaced periodically, allowing
listeria from one surface to be transferred to another.
Moreover, improper storage conditions, such as damp or
warm environments, can create an environment
conducive to listeria growth.
35%

6. Conveyor Chains,
Hooks, and Belts
Listeria on conveyor chains, hooks, and belts emerged as
the leading concern in our recent poll, and for the right
reasons. Firstly, inadequate cleaning practices can create
optimal conditions for listeria proliferation, particularly
when organic matter is present. Listeria transmission
through cross-contamination is another significant
pathway. Listeria can also form biofilms, providing a
protective environment for the bacteria to thrive.
45%

7. More on
Food Safety?
There are 6 additional hotspots where you can find a
higher prevalence of Listeria. To learn more about
them, please refer to the link provided in the
description.

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