On Tuesday, IntraFishlooked at listeria recalls in the United States and their cost to a company: time, money, resources, reputation. So how does a company get into this mess?
The United States' zero tolerance policy for listeria means a recall and necessary actions are implemented if any trace of the bacterium is found.
While Canada and the EU allow ready to eat (RTE) seafood to have up to 100 cfu (colony forming units) per gram of listeria, others, including Australia and New Zealand, hold a firm zero tolerance policy.
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