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
Recall
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)
Scientific Classification
- Kingdom: Bacteria
- Division: Firmicutes
- Class: Bacilli
- Order: Bacillales
- Family: Listeriaceae
- Genus: Listeria
Species of Listeria
- Listeria grayi
- Listeria innocua
- Listeria ivanovii
- Listeria monocytogenes
- Listeria seeligeri
- Listeria welshimeri
Disclaimer
The content in this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. If you think you have a gastroenteritis, please consult your doctor.
Listeria News
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)
Listeria Information
- Wikipedia: Listeria