Listeria monocytogenes
Listeria monocytogenes (bacterial contamination)
A bacterium that causes listeriosis, a serious foodborne infection particularly dangerous for pregnant women, newborns, the elderly, and immunocompromised people.
โ Frequently asked questions
โธ Which foods commonly carry Listeria?
Soft cheeses, deli meats, smoked fish, ready-to-eat salads, melon, and refrigerated raw milk are highest-risk. Cooking thoroughly kills the bacteria.
โธ How dangerous is listeriosis?
Hospitalisation rate ~95% in confirmed cases. Mortality ~20-30% in the high-risk groups. Healthy adults usually get only mild flu-like symptoms.