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listeriosis

Disease of animals that may occasionally infect humans, caused by the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes. The bacteria multiply at temperatures close to 0°C/32°F, which means they may flourish in precooked frozen meals if the cooking has not been thorough. Listeriosis causes flulike symptoms and inflammation of the brain and its surrounding membranes. It can be treated with penicillin.

Listeria is officially a health hazard in the USA, following the release of guidelines by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) in 1999. About 250 people die each year in the USA from listeriosis, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, with one-third of the victims being pregnant women.
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