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Listeria Management for the Produce Industry Certificate Program - 2025

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Listeria Management for the Produce Industry Certificate Program
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The control of Listeria monocytogenes in fresh produce packinghouses and fresh-cut processing facilities remains a key challenge for the industry, and it is subsequently one of the leading subject areas where members seek individual support from the IFPA Food Safety Team.

This program, developed in partnership with AFDO and Food Safety CTS, supports produce operations in understanding the technical, regulatory and operational challenges associated with this environmental pathogen. This program is designed as a cohort experience to provide an expanded learning environment which will promote critical thinking, engaged problem solving, and peer-to-peer coaching. 

The virtual course is made up of eight online, on-demand modules and four live, online sessions:

Week 1:
Module #1: Introduction and Background of Listeria

Week 2:
Module #2: Listeria in the Growing Environment
Live Online Session #1 (January 22, 2025)

Week 3:
Module #3: Packinghouse and Fresh Cut Vulnerabilities

Week 4:
Module #4: Evaluating Sanitary Design and Processes
Live Online Session #2 (February 5, 2025)

Week 5:
Module #5: Sanitation Program

Week 6:
Module #6: Designing an Environmental Monitoring Plan (EMP)
Live Online Session #3 (February 19, 2025)

Week 7:
Module #7: Response to Listeria Detection

Week 8:
Module #8: Regulatory Action 
Live Online Session #4 (March 5, 2025)

Trainers/Mentors:
  • Jennifer McEntire
  • Joan Rosen
Pricing: 
  • Members: $1495
  • Non-Members: $1995
Who should attend:
  • Primary: Packing-House and Fresh-Cut employees, those who are new to Listeria monocytogenes prevention and risk management

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LIVE ZOOM SESSIONS
Listeria Management Live Online Session #1
01/22/2025 at 2:00 PM (EST)  |  120 minutes
01/22/2025 at 2:00 PM (EST)  |  120 minutes
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Listeria Management Live Online Session #2
02/05/2025 at 2:00 PM (EST)  |  120 minutes
02/05/2025 at 2:00 PM (EST)  |  120 minutes
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Listeria Management Live Online Session #3
02/19/2025 at 2:00 PM (EST)  |  120 minutes
02/19/2025 at 2:00 PM (EST)  |  120 minutes
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Listeria Management Live Online Session #4
03/05/2025 at 2:00 PM (EST)  |  120 minutes
03/05/2025 at 2:00 PM (EST)  |  120 minutes
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ON-DEMAND TRAINING MODULES 1 - 8
MODULE 1 : Parts 1 - 6 | Introduction and Background of Listeria
MODULE 1 | Part 1: Introduction
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QUIZ - Module 1 | Part 1
3 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  3/3 points to pass
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MODULE 1 | Part 2: Listeria Monocytogenes and Listeriosis
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QUIZ - Module 1 | Part 2
3 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  3/3 points to pass
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MODULE 1 | Part 3: Listeria Monocytogenes in Produce
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QUIZ - Module 1 | Part 3
2 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  2/2 points to pass
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MODULE 1 | Part 4: Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS)
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QUIZ - Module 1 | Part 4
2 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  2/2 points to pass
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MODULE 1 | Part 5: Listeria Management Responsibility
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QUIZ - Module 1 | Part 5
2 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  2/2 points to pass
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MODULE 1 | Part 6: Knowledge Check and Recap
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MODULE 2: Parts 1 & 2 | Listeria in the Growing Environment on the Farm
MODULE 2 | Part 1: Listeria in the Growing Environment on the Farm
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QUIZ: Module 2 | Part 1
3 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  3/3 points to pass
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MODULE 2 | Part 2: Listeria in the Growing Environment on the Farm - Regulatory Considerations
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QUIZ: Module 2 | Part 2
3 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  3/3 points to pass
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MODULE 3: Part 1 of 1 | Packinghouse & Fresh Cut Vulnerabilities
MODULE 3: Packinghouse & Fresh Cut Vulnerabilities
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QUIZ: Module 3
3 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  3/3 points to pass
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MODULE 4: Part 1 of 1 | Evaluating Sanitary Design & Processes
MODULE 4: Evaluating Sanitary Design & Processes
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QUIZ: Module 4
5 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  5/5 points to pass
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MODULE 5: Part 1 of 1 | Sanitation Program
MODULE 5: Sanitation Program
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QUIZ: Module 5
7 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  7/7 points to pass
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Module 5 Assignment #1: SSOP Review
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MODULE 6: Designing an Environmental Monitoring Plan (EMP)
MODULE 6: Designing an Environmental Monitoring Plan (EMP)
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QUIZ: Module 6
7 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  13/13 points to pass
7 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  13/13 points to pass
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MODULE 7: Response to Listeria Detection
MODULE 7: Part 1 of 2 | Data Tracking & Trending of Listeria
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QUIZ: Module 7 | Part 1
5 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  5/5 points to pass
5 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  5/5 points to pass
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MODULE 7: Part 2 of 2 |Corrective Actions
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QUIZ: Module 7 | Part 2
4 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  4/4 points to pass
4 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  4/4 points to pass
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MODULE 8: Regulatory Action
MODULE 8: Part 1 of 1 | Regulatory Action
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QUIZ: Module 8
9 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  9/12 points to pass
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2025 Listeria Management Certificate Program Survey
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Jennifer McEntire, Ph.D., Founder, Food Safety Strategy, LLC

Joan Rosen, Principal and Founder, JC Rosen Resources

Laura Strawn, Associate Professor & Extension Specialist, Food Safety, Virginia Tech