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The foundation for the future Case Study – UK Sandwich production Timeline – Traditional Method Result: Micro contamination is determined after the shelf-life has expired and the product has been consumed Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Test commencing Confirmation of Listeria spp. Sample Sample Collection Presumptive Listeria presence UK sandwiches have a 3 – 4 days shelf-life under chilled conditions Routine Listeria testing via traditional microbiology undertaken at contract laboratories