Listeria monocytogenes consists of at least 4 evolutionary lineages (I, II, III, and IV) with
different but overlapping ecological niches. Most L. monocytogenes isolates seem to belong …

The foodborne pathogen Listeria monocytogenes is a highly adaptable organism that can
persist in a wide range of environmental and food-related niches. The consumption of …

Produce-related outbreaks have been traced back to the preharvest environment. A
longitudinal study was conducted on five farms in New York State to characterize the …

Soil and water are suggested to represent pivotal niches for the transmission of Listeria
monocytogenes to plant material, animals, and the food chain. In the present study, 467 soil …

The South Nation River basin in eastern Ontario, Canada is characterized by mixed
agriculture. Over 1600 water samples were collected on a bi-weekly basis from up to 24 …

Listeria monocytogenes is the causative agent of the food-borne life threatening disease
listeriosis. This pathogenic bacterium received much attention in the endeavor of …

A safe and easily accessible potable water supply is essential for good health. About a
billion people in developing countries have not had a safe and sustainable water supply for …

With the increased demand for lightly preserved and/or ready‐to‐eat (RTE) food products,
the prevalence of the foodborne pathogen Listeria monocytogenes has increased, which is …

Identification of management practices associated with preharvest pathogen contamination
of produce fields is crucial to the development of effective Good Agricultural Practices …

Listeria monocytogenes is an opportunistic pathogen that is widely distributed in the
environment. The aquatic environment may represent a potential source for the transmission …