Listeria
Guide Note:Listeria is a bacteria that causes listeriosis, a potentially fatal food poisoning.
Fast Facts:
- Latin Name: Listeria monocytogenes
- About 2500 cases in the United States annually, with 500 deaths
- Bacteria lives in soil and water
- Can grow even while under refrigeration
- Symptoms: Fever, chills, headache, upset stomach and vomiting
Disclaimer:The content in this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. If you think you have Listeriosis, please make sure to consult your doctor.
Also try: Salmonella
Also try: E. Coli
Also try: Botulism
The Mahalo Top 7
- MedlinePlus: Listeria Infections
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Listeriosis
- Food and Drug Administration (FDA): Listeria
- United States Department of Agriculture (USDA): Fact Sheets Listeria monocytogenes
- MayoClinic.com: Listeria Infection (listeriosis)
- World Health Organization: Listeria Infections
- Wikipedia: Listeria
Listeria News
- Google News: Listeria
- FOXNews.com: Bacteria-Contaminated Milk from Massachusetts Dairy is Blamed... (2008)
Listeria Blogs and Commentaries
- Google Blog Search: Listeria
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