Guide for healthcare facilities - Management of Listeria monocytogenes (Lm)

Listeria monocytogenes is the bacterium that causes listeriosis in humans, and its presence in food can be a serious health risk to certain people. Health services have a high proportion of patients at increased risk of listeriosis and so should implement a range of listeria management strategies.

This fact sheet is for hospital CEOs, dietitians, and key food service staff, including food service managers. It provides information on:

• people who are at increased risk of listeriosis
• high-risk foods
• strategies to manage Listeria monocytogenes in health services such as:
  • microbiological testing of food and environment samples,
  • food safety program
  • staff training and education.

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