A warning to be aware but not alarmed about the life-threatening illness listeriosis
A warning to be aware but not alarmed about the life-threatening illness listeriosis
8 June 2024
Food Safety has launched a new campaign to spread awareness of the disease, which caused by the bacterium listeria, from certain foods.
The groups at higher risk from the disease are pregnant women and people over 65.
Food Safety deputy director-general Vincent Arbuckle, says some of the at-risk foods include soft cheeses, bagged salads, and ready-to-eat meat products.
He says even though businesses take significant care and attention to avoid it, the risk of listeriosis can't be totally eliminated.
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