Listeria

Listeria is a genus of bacteria that includes a total of six different species.Textbook of Bacteriology: Listeria monocytogenes and Listeriosis The species known as Listeria monocytogenes can cause listeriosis, which is a potentially fatal type of food poisoning.CDC: Listeriosis

A number of potato products have been recalled due to a risk of listeria. The list currently includes

• Simply Potatoes Shredded Hash Browns -- 20-ounce bag UPC code 20169-22233
• Simply Potatoes Southwest Style Hash Browns -- 20-ounce bag UPC code 20169-22236
• Simply Potatoes Homestyle Slices -- 20-ounce bag UPC code 20169-22237
• Simply Potatoes Red Potato Wedges -- 20-ounce bag UPC code 20169-22238
• Diners Choice Shredded Hash Browns -- 2-pound bag UPC code 20169-22223
• Farm Fresh Shredded Hash Browns -- 16-ounce bag UPC code 20169-22533Web MB: Potato Products Recalled for Listeria Risk (February 23, 2009)

• Kingdom: Bacteria
• Division: Firmicutes
• Class: Bacilli
• Order: Bacillales
• Family: Listeriaceae
• Genus: Listeria

• Listeria grayi
• Listeria innocua
• Listeria ivanovii
• Listeria monocytogenes
• Listeria seeligeri
• Listeria welshimeri

The content in this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. If you think you have a gastroenteritis, please consult your doctor.

• CNews: Maple Leaf Foods recalls wieners (February 24, 2009)

• WebMD: Potato Products Recalled for Listeria Risk (February 23, 2009)

• Centre Daily Times: Pa. farm issues recall for enoki mushrooms (February 2, 2009)

• FOXNews.com: Bacteria-Contaminated Milk from Massachusetts Dairy is Blamed... (2008)

• Wikipedia: Listeria