Listeria monocytogenes is unusual as it can multiply at low temperatures such as those found in refrigerators. As heating to 70 degrees for two minutes kills listeria, the greatest risk is from:
Vulnerable patients should be advised to avoid:
Due to a listeria outbreak linked to smoked fish, people at higher risk of serious infection should only eat smoked fish products that have been thoroughly cooked (2)
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