Where did the Listeria monocytogenes come from?
Listeria is everywhere, up to 10% of humans are thought to be carriers and it has been isolated from mammals, birds, fish, shellfish, soil and silage. Outbreaks have been associated with unpasteurised milk, cheeses (especially soft ripened cheeses), ice cream, raw vegetables, raw and cooked poultry and meats as well as fish and shellfish. How do you catch Listeriosis? You contract Listeriosis when you eat food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Healthy persons may consume L. monocytogenes without becoming ill. Babies may be born with Listeriosis if their mother contracted the disease in pregnancy. How can I prevent catching Listeriosis? General guidance: • Always cook food thoroughly. Ensure meats are cooked by probing them with a knife, if the juices run clear then the meat can be eaten, if there is any blood the meat requires cooking for longer. • Prevent cross-contamination of food by keeping cooked and raw food separate. In your fridge ready to eat cooked foods should be sto
Listeria is everywhere, up to 10% of humans are thought to be carriers and it has been isolated from mammals, birds, fish, shellfish, soil and silage. Outbreaks have been associated with unpasteurised milk, cheeses (especially soft ripened cheeses), ice cream, raw vegetables, raw and cooked poultry and meats as well as fish and shellfish. How do you catch Listeriosis? You contract Listeriosis when you eat food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Healthy persons may consume L. monocytogenes without becoming ill. Babies may be born with Listeriosis if their mother contracted the disease in pregnancy. How can I prevent catching Listeriosis? General guidance: • Always cook food thoroughly. Ensure meats are cooked by probing them with a knife, if the juices run clear then the meat can be eaten, if there is any blood the meat requires cooking for longer. • Prevent cross-contamination of food by keeping cooked and raw food separate. In your fridge ready to eat cooked foods should be sto
