What is Listeria & Why is it Linked to Food Poisoning?
What is Listeria? Listeria monocytogenes, commonly known as Listeria, is a harmful bacteria found in nature that can cause the serious illness Listeriosis. Listeriosis is most commonly caused by eating food that is contaminated with Listeria. Listeriosis is a rare but serious illness. It has a mortality rate of 20-30%, and 90% of people who develop the illness need…