Hazard Database
Hazard detail
| Food Type : | Prawns |
| Description : | e.g. Koura, Scampi, Freshwater prawns (Wairakei) includes shrimp |
| Hazard: | Biological -- Psychotrophs -- Listeria monocytogenes |
| Source: | Listeria monocytogenes has been detected in fresh, frozen and processed seafood. May be present in cooked foods as a result of post-cooking contamination. |
| Justification: | *A Guide to Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point Systems in the Seafood Industry - Appendix VII: Seafood Hazard Identification Guide *Microbial Pathogen Data Sheet |
| Control Measure: | Ensure recommended cooking times are met. Avoid cross-contamination. |
| Reference: | Other information on Listeria |
| Last Updated: | 16/10/2019 |