Listeria control for ready-to-eat foods

DID YOU KNOW ?

In Canada, each year, there are between 60 and 80 microbiological recalls due to contamination by Listeria monocytogenes (CFIA, 2018).

Each year, 1 in 8 Canadians experience an episode of food poisoning
More than 11.500 hospitalizations and 240 deaths occur each year due to food borne illness (PHAC, 2016)
55% of consumers temporarily choose another brand, and 21% of consumers avoid purchasing any product from this brand
The average cost directly related to a food recall is $10M, and $30M related to damage to the brand image and loss of sales (Food Safety Magazine, 2012)

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Molecular structure

Pediocin is composed of 44 natural amino acids. Its mechanism of action is the permeabilization of the bacterial membrane.

Efficiency

Pediocin offers:

A 3-Log reduction in Listeria spp.
Compliance with Health Canada’s standard of less than 100 CFU/g of Listeria monocytogenes for ready-to-eat foods.