Listeria, Listeriosis, and Public Health

Listeria, Listeriosis, and Public Health

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May 12, 2026 · 12 min

About this episode

This episode discusses the challenges posed by Listeria monocytogenes in food safety and public health.

Microbes are everywhere. Their ability to adapt to environmental conditions means they can survive on surfaces and enter the food manufacturing chain where they continue to multiply. This presents a daunting uphill battle for food manufactures to maintain hygiene and prevent contamination. Of the more than 200 pathogenic organisms that cause foodborne illness, Listeria monocytogenes is among the most concerning for public health. The team of Dr. Aliyar Cyrus Fouladkhah, Associate...

People in this episode

Host: ResearchPod

Guest: Dr. Aliyar Cyrus Fouladkhah

Topics covered

  • Listeria
  • public health
  • foodborne illness
  • microbiology
  • food safety

Keywords

  • Listeria
  • Listeriosis
  • food safety
  • public health
  • microbes
  • contamination
  • foodborne illness

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Organizations: ResearchPod, Listeria monocytogenes

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