A study in Norway has found Listeria monocytogenes in salmon production environments and on fish, with some fish having low levels of the bacterium. The research, which involved screening 358 samples from 60 slaughter facilities between September 2020 and August 2021, identified 22 positive cases in nine plants and trace levels of the bacterium on fish and in the environment. The Norwegian Food Safety Authority has highlighted the importance of maintaining the cold chain and implementing effective hygiene measures to prevent Listeria growth in salmon products, particularly those that are ready-to-eat or not heat-treated, such as sushi and sashimi. The authority has also started inspecting approved producers of ready-to-eat seafood to ensure they are controlling Listeria.