HUMAN NUTRITION

Detailed explanation-1: -What is listeriosis? Listeriosis is a serious infection caused by the germ Listeria monocytogenes. People usually become ill with listeriosis after eating contaminated food. The disease primarily affects pregnant women, newborns, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems.

Detailed explanation-2: -Listeria can be present in raw, chilled and ready-to-eat food. It is especially dangerous for pregnant women and other vulnerable groups. Listeriosis is an illness that is caused by eating raw, chilled, and ready-to-eat foods that are contaminated with bacteria called Listeria monocytogenes (Listeria).

Detailed explanation-3: -Listeria can be spread to people by several different methods. Eating food contaminated with the bacteria, such as through raw (unpasteurized) milk or contaminated vegetables, is often a source for cases. The bacteria may be passed from mother to fetus during pregnancy or directly to the newborn at the time of birth.

Detailed explanation-4: -Listeriosis is a foodborne illness. The germ Listeria monocytogenes causes listeriosis. Listeria monocytogenes is commonly found in nature, especially in soil, groundwater, rotting vegetation and animal feces (poop). Most people get listeriosis from eating contaminated foods.

Detailed explanation-5: -Food from unsafe sources. Inadequate cooking. Improper hot/cold holding temperatures. Contaminated equipment. Poor personal hygiene.