What is Listeria and how does it cause food poisoning?
Listeria species are most infamous for surviving and even growing well in refrigeration temperature ranges. And affect foods such as dairy, processed meats as well as seafood. This bacteria can also survive in oxygen poor conditions, meaning even vacuum packed foods are not free from concerns.
This Listeria monocytogenes is known as an opportunistic pathogen, meaning those that are already ill or have a low immune system are mostly likely to suffer from infection.
Listeria monocytogenes a foodborne illness causing bacteria. The disease is known as Listeriosis. Listeria monocytogenes is often isolated in cattle, sheep, and fowl, and is also found in dairy products, fruits, and vegetables.
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