PRESENCE, DETECTION AND GROWTH OF LISTERIA-MONOCYTOGENES IN SEAFOODS - A REVIEW

Listeria monocytogenes and other Listeria spp. have been isolated from seafoods on a regular basis since 1987. A relatively high incidence o f the organism (6-36%) in ready-to-eat cold smoked salmon and cooked f ish products has raised concern about the survival and growth potentia l of this organism in seafoods, as these products are not processed fu rther before consumption. L. monocytogenes grows well at refrigeration temperature on most seafoods, but the sources of contamination in rea dy-to-eat fish products are still unknown. This paper reviews the know ledge available in order to make recommendations on control options an d avenues for future research.