Occurrence of <i>Listeria</i> spp. in Retail Meat and Dairy Products in the Area of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Abstract

The findings in this study correspond to similar research undertaken in Ethiopia by detecting L. monocytogenes with similar prevalence rates. Public education is crucial as regards the nature of this organism and relevant prevention measures. Moreover, further research in clinical samples should be carried out to estimate the prevalence and carrier rate in humans, and future investigations on foodborne outbreaks must include L. monocytogenes.