Development of a rapid test for detection of listeria in the aquaculture industry: a feasibility study
The project aims to investigate the potential for a rapid test for detection of listeria in the aquaculture industry.
Start
09. Mar 2023
End
31. May 2024
Funded by
FHF - Norwegian Seafood Research Fund
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Background
The bacterial genus listeria consists of several species, of which Listeria monocytogenes is the one that causes disease in humans. L. monocytogenes is one of the pathogenic food bacteria of greatest concern in the Norwegian food industry, as it commonly occurs in nature and production environments. The cause of listeria infection is most often the consumption of contaminated ready-to-eat products.
It is important for the seafood industry to have the best possible knowledge about new solutions for preventing and managing listeria. In connection with this, FHF – Norwegian Seafood Research Fund has funded a feasibility study to find out whether it is theoretically and technically possible to develop a methodology that detects any prevalence of listeria within 20–30 minutes, and what financial costs may be involved.
Main objective
To map whether the development of a rapid test (20–30 minutes) for detection of listeria in the aquaculture industry is feasible.