Wow, if you follow food outbreaks like I do you know about the 10-state outbreak of Listeria. 35 sick and 4 deaths! All the cantaloupe came from one farm. Interestingly, Listeria is usually found in deli meats and home-made cheese. It's normally found in soil and water and animals can be carriers. Pasteurization will kill it. As some of you know... I'm a cheese maker. I also either use pasteurized milk or do it myself. Knowing about bacteria like I do makes me VERY CAREFUL with food.
CDC website: www.CDC.gov
Showing posts with label Listeria monocytogenes outbreak. Melons. Bacteria. Cheese.. Show all posts
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Tuesday, September 20, 2011
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