Listeria Control Series: From Regulation to Root Cause
March 24, 2026
About the Webinar Series
Listeria control remains one of the most critical challenges for food manufacturers, particularly those producing ready-to-eat foods. As regulatory expectations evolve, food safety teams must stay informed and prepared to respond effectively.
This four-part webinar series was designed to guide manufacturers through the latest regulatory updates, practical response strategies, and root cause prevention methods.
Through expert insights and real-world examples, this learning journey will help attendees understand what regulatory changes mean for their operations, and how to take meaningful action.
In this webinar series, you’ll learn:
- What recent regulatory updates mean for Listeria control programs
- How to respond when Listeria is detected in your environment
- How to identify and eliminate root causes to prevent future contamination
Webinar 1: Navigating Changing Regulations: USDA FSIS Updates on Listeria Control
In this session, Dr. Byron Chaves, Dr. Rolando Gonzalez, and Dr. Angie Siemens discuss the implications of these regulatory updates and how manufacturers can prepare.
Webinar 2: Now What? Managing Positive Listeria Environmental Results
When Listeria is detected in the processing environment, rapid and informed action is critical. Dr. Angie Siemens explores practical response strategies and decision-making frameworks to help manufacturers manage positive environmental findings effectively.
Webinar 3: 360° Thinking: Using a Multi-Dimensional Approach to Listeria Root Cause Analysis
Preventing recurring contamination requires a deeper understanding of environmental factors, facility design, and operational practices. Gretchen Wall, M.S. introduces a comprehensive approach to identifying and eliminating root causes of Listeria contamination.
Webinar 4: Live Roundtable Q&A
Join Dr. Angie Siemens and Gretchen Wall, M.S. for an interactive discussion where we connect the dots across the series and answer any questions you may have.
Category: Food & Beverage, Laboratory, Pathogens, Environmental Monitoring