Scientists tackle Listeria in traditional fish product

Scientists have found a way to stop the growth of Listeria in a traditional Norwegian product and have improved detection methods.Rakfisk is made by fermenting trout or char in brine. In recent years, it has been linked to several outbreaks of Listeria monocytogenes, as well as botulism cases.In 2020, two cases of botulism were recorded with the suspected source of infection being homemade rakfisk. Three recent Listeria outbreaks have been reported including one in late 2018 to early 2019 that c