1. Home
  2. Food
  3. News & Events from HFP
  4. Workshops, Meetings & Webinars on Food and Dietary Supplements
  5. Public Meeting on Listeria monocytogenes Prevention - 08/18/2026
  1. Workshops, Meetings & Webinars on Food and Dietary Supplements

Meeting | Mixed

Event Title
Public Meeting on Listeria monocytogenes Prevention
August 18 - 19, 2026

Date:
August 18 - 19, 2026
Day1:
Tue, Aug 18
Day2:
Wed, Aug 19

On This Page

Date:
August 18-19, 2026
Time:
9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. ET

Location:
The public meeting will be available in person or virtually. The in-person meeting will be held at:

U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Harvey W. Wiley Federal Building
5001 Campus Drive (auditorium)
College Park, MD 20740
See Additional Information.

Register:

Register to attend In-person: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1989329072808?aff=oddtdtcreator

Register to attend Virtually: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1989377943983?aff=oddtdtcreator

The FDA is hosting a public meeting on August 18-19, 2026, on Listeria monocytogenes prevention. This meeting will be the first in a series of public engagements, including workshops and webinars, to discuss best practices for managing risks posed by Listeria monocytogenes (L. monocytogenes). These discussions will highlight the perspectives of individual stakeholders and complement the agency's efforts to integrate the latest scientific advancements and emerging developments in the prevention of L. monocytogenes. During this event, there will be presentations and listening sessions on the following topics:

  • Advances in the Understanding and Control of L. monocytogenes
  • Best Practices in L. monocytogenes prevention
  • L. monocytogenes Dose-Response Modeling: Applications and Advancements
  • Using Food Safety Management Systems for Controlling L. monocytogenes in Retail Environments
  • Preventing Listeriosis in an Era of Changing Demographics and Dietary Patterns

This public meeting will include participation from domestic and foreign government agencies, food and equipment manufacturers and trade groups, consumer groups, standard-setting bodies, physicians, and academic researchers as well as staff at FDA. Participation from a diverse group of experts and stakeholders will foster robust discussion on Listeria prevention strategies.

The meeting will include an opportunity for interested parties to provide oral comments for FDA’s consideration. 

Background

Listeria monocytogenes is the fourth-leading cause of death from foodborne illness in the United States (approximately 1250 cases and 170 deaths annually), posing the greatest risk to vulnerable populations including pregnant women, newborns and infants, adults over the age of 65, and immunocompromised persons. Outbreaks of listeriosis (the disease caused by L. monocytogenes) have been attributed to queso fresco-type cheeses, unpasteurized dairy products, and a variety of ready-to-eat products such as deli meats and raw or processed fruits and vegetables. Despite continued efforts, incidence rates of listeriosis have remained essentially static for more than a decade, indicating the need for new, collaborative approaches to reduce public health burden.

Event Materials

Submit Comments

Please submit comments related to these key questions. 

Submit comments electronically on https://www.regulations.gov to docket number FDA-2026-N-7914, Public Meeting on Listeria monocytogenes Prevention. 

Submit written/paper submissions to Dockets Management Staff (HFA-305), Food and Drug Administration, 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852. Be sure to include docket number FDA-2026-N-7914 on each page of your written comments. 

Additional Information

Please plan to arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the start time to allow sufficient time for security screening. Additional time may be needed during peak arrival periods.

The public meeting will be held at:
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Harvey W. Wiley Federal Building
5001 Campus Drive (auditorium)
College Park, MD 20740

Due to limited parking, participants are encouraged to arrive via Metro.

From the Metro: Take the Green line in the direction of Greenbelt. Exit Metro at the College Park Metro Station. The Harvey Wiley Building is the four-story building directly across the Parking Lot from the Front of the Metro Station (not the side where the U.S. Post Office is located). For additional information, see www.wmata.com. 

Parking: Meeting participants must provide a form of photo identification to enter the parking lot. 

Meeting participants must provide a form of photo identification and go through a security check to gain access to the building.
 

Back to Top