Listeriosis

What is it?

Listeriosis is an infectious disease caused by the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes. The consequences of a Listeria infection during pregnancy can be serious for the foetus.

• Do not eat dairy products based on unpasteurised (raw) milk, such as soft cheeses.
• Beware of pre-packaged smoked fish
• Keep refrigerated products for as short a time as possible and respect the best-before date, such as for ready meals.
• Heat your food sufficiently by cooking or baking it.
• The Listeria bacterium cannot survive temperatures above 70°C.

Latest publication date: 17/05/2023