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The shelf life of milk is the number of days it retains a desirable taste flavor when held at refrigerated temperatures. Temperature is critical to maximize shelf life.

Listeria monocytogenes (L. mono)is a gram-positive bacterium and a specific member of the Listeria family. It is capable of causing severe illness and even death. The mortality rate from L. monoin susceptible populations is one of the highest of any known food pathogen. Individuals with compromised immune systems are particularly vulnerable.

DeltaTRAK partnered with food safety expert George Nakamura to present research on rapid bacterial enzyme detection technology at the Food Safety Summit in Washington, D.C.