Listeria: Know the Facts
www.nationwidechildrens.org › family-resourcesOct 17, 2022 · Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterial organism that makes its home in soil where it can contaminate vegetation and livestock. It is most commonly passed to humans on raw fruits and vegetables, raw meat, hot dogs, deli meat, smoked fish, milk, cheese and other dairy products.
Listeria - the facts
www.health.vic.gov.au › listeria-the-factsJun 06, 2013 · Listeria - the facts. Listeria infection or listeriosis, is an illness usually caused by eating food contaminated with bacteria known as Listeria monocytogenes. This factsheet provides advice for pregnant women, the elderly and anyone with suppressed immunity.
Listeria - Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ListeriaListeria is a genus of bacteria that acts as an intracellular parasite in mammals. Until 1992, 17 species were known, each containing two subspecies. By 2020, 21 species had been identified. The genus is named in honour of the British pioneer …