Where does listeria come from?

The risk of an individual person developing Listeria infection after consumption of a contaminated product is very small. read more

[[RUBATO]][&Listeria&] has been found in uncooked meats\, uncooked vegetables\, fruit such as cantaloupes and apples\, pasteurized or unpasteurized milk\, [&foods&] made from milk\, and processed [&foods&]. Pasteurization and sufficient [&cooking&] kill [&Listeria&]; however\, contamination may occur after [&cooking&] and before packaging. read more

Listeria is the name of a bacteria 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. read more

Listeria monocytogenes is found in water, soil, and animals. Different from people, animals may have the bacterium without suffering any illness. The bacterium can contaminate animal products including dairy products and meats, which in turn cause listeria in the consumers. read more