LISTERIA

LISTERIA

• Listeria is found in soil and water and some animals, including poultry and cattle
• It can be present in raw milk and foods made from raw milk
• It can also live in food processing plants and contaminate a variety of processed meats.

WAYS IT IS TRANSMITTED

• Ready to eat foods
• Hot dogs, lunch meats, deli meats
• Poultry, soft cheeses
• And unpasteurized milk

SYMPTOMS

• Fever, chills, headaches, backaches
• Upset stomach, abdominal pain, and diarrhea
• At risk patients are pregnant woman, newborns, and older adults

PREVENTION

• Wash cutting boards and knives after cutting raw or uncooked meats.
• Reheat leftovers thoroughly.
• Pregnant women: beware of feta and blue cheeses as well as soft serve ice cream and raw milk