Aug 2, 2024 · Listeria infection is the third leading cause of death from foodborne illness in the United States. CDC estimates that each year in the United States, 1,600 people are infected with Listeria, and. 260 people die from the infection.

Aug 8, 2024 · Listeria bacteria can cause an infection called listeriosis. Signs and symptoms of listeriosis depend on the person infected, and the body part affected. Listeria are most likely to harm pregnant women, newborns, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems.

La listeriosis es una infección grave generalmente causada por el consumo de alimentos contaminados con la bacteria Listeria monocytogenes. Se estima que 1600 personas contraen la listeriosis cada año y que aproximadamente 260 mueren por la enfermedad.

Aug 12, 2024 · Get in-depth information on Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium that can cause invasive and focal infection. Learn the clinical features of invasive listeriosis, which depend on the patient.

Aug 12, 2024 · Listeria are hardy germs. They spread to and from food. Listeria can spread in food processing facilities, where they are hard to fully remove. Some foods are more likely to be contaminated with Listeria. If we eat food contaminated with Listeria, the germs can spread to us and cause a harmful infection.

Jan 16, 2025 · Listeria infection is rare. An estimated 1,600 people in the U.S. get sick from Listeria each year. Some foods are more likely than others to be contaminated with Listeria. You can take steps to prevent Listeria infection from these foods.

Dec 5, 2024 · Symptoms usually start within 2 weeks after eating food contaminated with Listeria but may start as early as the same day or as late as 10 weeks after. People who are pregnant usually have fever, muscle aches, and tiredness.

Aug 12, 2024 · Every year in the United States, an estimated 1,600 people get sick from Listeria. More than half of all Listeria infections occur among people 65 years and older. As you get older, your immune system has a harder time recognizing and getting rid of harmful germs, including Listeria. You also have less stomach acid, which can help kill germs.

Aug 9, 2024 · The list on this page primarily represents multistate foodborne outbreak investigations involving Listeria in the last two years where CDC was the lead public health agency. For a complete listing of reported outbreaks please use the National Outbreak Reporting System (NORS) Dashboard .

Jul 19, 2024 · Even when there are no ongoing Listeria outbreaks, people who are pregnant, aged 65 or older, or have a weakened immune system should avoid deli meat or reheat it to an internal temperature of 165°F or until steaming hot to kill any germs.