Listeria - an overview

Roy Betts, Microbiology Ambassador

Listeria monocytogenes is a pathogen that poses a significant risk to consumers if not kept under control. In this video, Roy provides an overview of some of the factors that have contributed to outbreaks of Listeria monocytogenes in recent years.

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