Listeriosis—an infection caused by Listeria monocytogenes bacteria—primarily affects older adults, people with weakened immune systems and pregnant women, and can be serious or fatal.

Background Listeriosis is a foodborne infection with a low incidence but a high case fatality rate. Unlike common foodborne diseases, the incubation period can be long. The first incubation ...

MORE: Some Planters nuts recalled for potential listeria contamination Consuming food contaminated with the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes can cause a serious infection known as listeriosis.

Symptoms of listeriosis — the illness caused by the Listeria bacteria — can include vomiting, fever, muscle aches, severe headache and a stiff neck, the recall notice said. People who are ...

The presence of L. monocytogenes can cause a listeriosis infection if adulterated foods are consumed. Affected products were shipped to establishments and distributors nationwide, including ...

An outbreak of listeriosis in several European countries was linked to vegan cheese made from raw nut milk, researchers ...

The presence of L. monocytogenes can cause a listeriosis infection if adulterated foods are consumed. Affected products were shipped to establishments and distributors nationwide, including ...

The bacteria that causes the listeriosis disease was found in two locations at the Rizo Lopez Foods facility during an inspection earlier this year, in addition to various unsanitary conditions ...

Following a Canada-wide recall of Silk and Great Value brand plant-based milks, three people have died, including two from Ontario, due to listeriosis. The Public Health Agency of Canada confirmed ...

The CDC announced 14 more illnesses have been reported since its previous update earlier this month, bringing the total up to 57 across 18 states, which is now the largest listeriosis outbreak of ...