Neogen® Listeria Solutions for Food Safety Testing
Detect Listeria in food production with confidence using our industry-leading testing solutions.
An early detection can save much more than time. Neogen provides solutions that are cost effective and easy to use. Reduce time without sacrificing accuracy thanks to its innovative technologies that help you to ensure the quality and protection you always offer to the consumers.
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Why Test for Listeria monocytogenes?
Listeria is one of the most dangerous foodborne pathogens. Undetected contamination can lead to costly recalls, regulatory action, and risk to public health. Routine Listeria food safety testing and environmental monitoring help with food safety compliance with FSIS and FDA regulations, while protecting your brand and consumers.
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Listeria Detection Solutions
Advancing Listeria Detection: Confident Results, Faster Decisions
Neogen® Molecular Detection Assay 2 (MDA 2)
Listeria spp., Listeria monocytogenes
Neogen MDA 2 is a great step forward in pathogen testing. Using isothermal amplification and bioluminescence, the new generation MDAs provide the speed and accuracy you need to help ensure the quality of your product and protect end consumers. Neogen MDA 2 - Listeria monocytogenes is the primary detection method used by the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service. Reduce time without sacrificing accuracy thanks to its innovative technologies that help you to ensure the quality and protection you always offer to the consumers
Neogen® ANSR® Listeria Right Now™
The ANSR® Listeria Right Now™ system is an enrichment-free environmental monitoring tool for Listeria detection providing actionable results in less than 60 minutes. Using an isothermal, amplified nucleic acid-based reaction to target rRNA, this innovative system provides real-time detection of very low numbers of Listeria spp., including L. monocytogenes. The ability to obtain qualitative results quickly enables rapid investigation and timely corrective actions to be taken.
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Neogen® Petrifilm® Environmental Listeria Plate
The Neogen® Petrifilm® Environmental Listeria Plate provides quantitative results, allowing food manufacturers to track Listeria trends over time rather than relying solely on presence/absence testing. This sample ready culture medium contains selective agents, nutrients, a cold-water-soluble gelling agent, and a chromogenic indicator to facilitate easy Listeria colony detection in environmental samples.
Many foods have been associated with L. monocytogenes, especially when they’re in raw form. Prime examples include ready-to-eat processed products, poultry and meats, vegetables, seafood and improperly or unpasteurized milk, cheeses (particularly soft varieties) and ice cream. Contamination can come from these raw materials, from the air, food workers, and food-processing environments. Certainly, control of Listeria species, including Listeria monocytogenes, is vital. Food processors mustn’t let their guard down to test for this persistent pathogen, methodically sampling end product and key areas within food production environments as well as other food contact and non-food contact surfaces in plants that could be reservoirs for Listeria. They also must be mindful of the fact that L. monocytogenes can grow in refrigerated temperatures.
To assist these critical efforts, food producers count on technology to potentially grow selective organisms like Listeria monocytogenes to detectable levels while simultaneously preventing less harmful microorganisms from also growing and interfering with accurate testing. Then they must evaluate its presence and prevalence.
Where and How to Test for Listeria
Whether you're testing finished products, raw ingredients, or facility surfaces, our Listeria tests support every step of your food safety program.
Food Processing & Manufacturing Facilities
- Production lines & conveyor belts
- Food contact surfaces (e.g., cutting boards, knives, slicers)
- Storage areas & cold rooms
- Packaging equipment
Raw Ingredients & Finished Products
- Dairy products (cheese, milk, ice cream)
- Ready-to-eat foods (deli meats, salads, sandwiches)
- Seafood & smoked fish
- Fruits & vegetables (especially pre-cut)
Water & Environmental Surfaces
- Drainage systems & floor surfaces
- Air vents & HVAC systems
- Waste disposal areas
- Cleaning & sanitization stations
Best Practices for Listeria Testing & Prevention
Test High-Risk Areas Regularly – Focus on cold storage, drains, and food contact surfaces.
Use a Combination of Testing Methods – Lab tests for confirmation, rapid tests for daily monitoring.
Monitor & Document All Results – Ensure compliance with FDA & USDA regulations.
Implement Corrective Actions Immediately – If Listeria is detected, sanitize the area and retest.
Train Employees on Listeria Prevention – Ensure proper hygiene, cleaning, and food handling protocols.
Not sure how to test for Listeria in food? We can help you select the right method.
With our extended portfolio of world-class solutions and a world-class support team, we can help you implement Listeria control best practices suited for your needs.
