Listeria (Listeriosis)
Foodborne Pathogen
Listeria monocytogenes
-Listeria is a bacteria.
-Listeria spreads through plants, soil and infected poultry and cattle when it is eaten.
-Listeria is commonly found in deli meat, hot dogs, and unpasteurized dairy products.
-Listeria causes fever, stiff neck, confusion, weakness, vomiting and diarrhea.
-Listeria is prevented by cooking the food or antibiotics when people are infected.