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- proper noun A taxonomic
genus within thefamily Listeriaceae — thelisteria bacteria .
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Antimicrobial active packaging to curb listeria growth in RTE foods Longer shelf life for some RTE foods contributes to Listeria rise, expert New test method makes staphylococci detection quicker and easier
MeatProcess RSS rory.harrington@decisionnews.com 2010
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LISTERIA AND FOOD - Listeria can be found in unprocessed food such as raw dairy products, meat, poultry, fish, as well as processed foods such as deli meats, hot dogs, cheese and ice-cream.
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LISTERIA - There are six different species of the bacterium Listeria.
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Background information on listeria, Listeria monocytogenes and related health risks
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LISTERIA AND FOOD - Listeria can be found in unprocessed food such as raw dairy products, meat, poultry, fish, as well as processed foods such as deli meats, hot dogs, cheese and ice-cream.
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LISTERIA - There are six different species of the bacterium Listeria.
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Background information on listeria, Listeria monocytogenes and related health risks
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Listeria is particularly dangerous to pregnant women, young children and the elderly.
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Listeria is a bacteria that causes the possibly-fatal infection "listeriosis."
Recall: 286,000 lbs of Meat Used In Sandwich Wraps Contaminated With Listeria - The Consumerist 2008
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Secondly, the name Listeria monocytogenes does not describe a single bacterium, but a whole family of bacteria, grouped in what are known as "serovars".
A cautionary tale Richard 2005
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