ISO 11290-1

Description / Abstract: This document specifies a horizontal method for

— the detection of L. monocytogenes, and

— the detection of Listeria spp. (including L. monocytogenes). This document is applicable to

— products intended for human consumption and for the feeding of animals, and

— environmental samples in the area of food production and food handling.

It is possible that certain additionally described Listeria species may not be detected or confirmed by this method.[5],[10],[12],[14],[25],[ 26],[27]