Listeria course
In this course you will learn all about risk management, sampling, sequencing and kinship analysis. This will allow you to quickly and specifically start working on a solution when infection occurs. Relevant practical examples are also discussed, so that you can apply the knowledge you have gained immediately.
- Organizer: Wageningen Academy
- Date: Wed 29 Oct 2025 to Thu 30 Oct 2025
- Duration: 2 days
- Location: Wageningen Campus
- Price: € 1,495.00
Why take this course?
After following this course you know all the ins & outs of Listeria monocytogenes. You will also be able to conduct your own study. In addition, you will know more about the use of data, different types of analysis and targeted food sampling. You know what measures can be taken to make the risk of contamination manageable.
Is this course for you?
Are you working as a quality manager, food safety specialist, microbiologist, researcher or professional in the food industry? Then this course is right for you. The program covers topics such as risk management, food safety, product quality, research and product development.
The Listeria course was developed by Wageningen Academy in collaboration with Normec Foodcare, the knowledge partner in food safety. During this course you will have the opportunity to interact with different specialists.
Other topics covered are: the societal perspective, data and analysis and sequencing.
The topics are:
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Characteristics and legislation.
In this topic we look at the characteristics of Listeria monocytogenes and the legislation surrounding food safety and the management of foodborne infections.
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Modelling and model fit.
Here we zoom in on modeling growth of Listeria monocytogenes. But also how these models are made fit for use in practice.
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Listeria studies
We look at the various studies in the field of Listeria monocytogenes. We also look for example at the effects of food processing on the growth of the bacteria.
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Challenge tests
In this session, we examine the effects of different temperatures and pH levels on the growth of the bacteria.
Practical Information
The price for this course is €1495 per person. This includes materials, online learning, lunch, dinner coffee/tea/water and a closing networking drink. For this workshop we welcome a maximum of 35 participants. Based on attendance, you will receive a certificate upon completion.
Special offer for customers Normec Foodcare
As a customer of Normec Foodcare you get a discount of €150,- on the course price. To take advantage of this discount, please mention the code NORMEC-LIS-2025 in the comments on the registration form. We will then process the discount for you.
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