Tracking down listeria

(BfR Federal Institute for Risk Assessment) Cheese, smoked fish, meat, sausages, fruit and vegetables are among the foods via which people can become infected with listeria. While most people successfully overcome an infection, immunocompromised people and the elderly can become seriously ill or even die from listeria. Food product recalls, rising infection rates over many years and persistent outbreaks make food contaminated with listeria a growing challenge for consumer protection.
Source: EurekAlert! - Biology - Category: Biology Source Type: news