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• #1 Listeria infection – Symptoms & causes – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/listeria-infection/symptoms-causes/syc-20355269

  Listeria infection is an illness caused by bacteria that can spread through many foods. Another name for the illness is listeriosis. It can be very serious for pregnant women, people older than 65 and people with weakened immune systems. Some foods are more likely to be tainted by the bacteria than others. These include soft cheeses, deli meats and dairy products that haven’t been treated to kill bacteria, called pasteurized. […] Healthy people rarely become very ill from listeria infection. But the disease can be fatal to unborn babies, newborns and people with weakened immune systems. Prompt antibiotic treatment can help curb the effects of listeria infection. […] If you’ve eaten a food that’s been recalled because of a listeria outbreak, watch for symptoms of illness. Call your healthcare professional if you have a fever, muscle aches, upset stomach or loose stools. The same goes for illness after eating foods that might be tainted. These include foods made with unpasteurized milk or poorly heated hot dogs or deli meats. Let your healthcare professional know what you ate.

• #2 Listeria (Listeriosis) | FDA

  https://www.fda.gov/food/foodborne-pathogens/listeria-listeriosis

  Listeria monocytogenes (L. monocytogenes) is a type of disease-causing bacteria that can be found in many places, including soil, water, sewage, rotting vegetation, and animals. It can survive and grow even under refrigeration. L. monocytogenes can thrive in unsanitary food production conditions, leading to contamination of the food. When people eat food contaminated with L. monocytogenes, they may develop a disease called listeriosis. […] You should immediately consult with your healthcare provider if you suspect you’ve developed symptoms that resemble a listeriosis infection. […] Pregnant women who suspect they have symptoms of listeriosis (see section below) should seek medical care immediately and tell their health care provider what they ate. […] People over the age of 65 or who have weakened immune systems are at greater risk of serious health complications resulting from listeriosis, including death. People in these categories who develop symptoms of listeriosis (see section below) should seek medical care immediately and tell their health care provider what they ate. […] Pregnant women, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems should not eat certain foods, including unpasteurized milk and unpasteurized milk products, any queso fresco-type cheeses, raw and smoked fish, raw sprouts, and certain other raw foods, which carry a high risk for L. monocytogenes.

• #3 About Listeria Infection | Listeria Infection | CDC

  https://www.cdc.gov/listeria/about/index.html

  Listeria infection is caused by eating food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes bacteria. The infection can be very serious for some groups of people. […] Treatment varies based on the kind of illness and its severity. […] People with diarrhea should drink plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration. Dehydration is not having enough water in the body. […] People with an invasive illness are treated with antibiotics. […] Most people recover from an intestinal illness without antibiotic treatment. Antibiotics are needed only for patients who are very ill or at risk of becoming very ill.

• #4

  https://journals.lww.com/nursing/fulltext/2015/10000/a_closer_look_at_listeriosis.19.aspx

  RECENT REPORTS OF Listeria monocytogenes (Listeria) contamination in ice cream and other food products have renewed interest in protecting the food supply and safeguarding the public against this life-threatening pathogen. Listeriosis occurs when a person consumes food or liquids contaminated with Listeria. Every year in the United States, more than 1,600 people become ill with listeriosis, with 1,400 related hospitalizations. Listeriosis is the third leading cause of death from food poisoning, resulting in 250 annual deaths. […] Older adults, pregnant women, newborns, and people with weakened immune systems are at highest risk for becoming ill from listeriosis. Approximately 58% of Listeria infections affect adults age 65 and older. This age group is four times more likely than the general public to become infected. About 14% of Listeria infections occur during pregnancy, which can result in premature delivery, miscarriage, stillbirth, and additional health problems for the neonate. Pregnant women are about 10 times more likely than the general population to become ill from listeriosis.

• #5 Listeriosis

  https://infectionpreventionandyou.org/listeriosis/

  Listeriosis, a serious infection caused by eating food contaminated with the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes, is an important public health problem in the United States. […] Symptoms can show up 1-70 days after exposure to contaminated food and may include vomiting, nausea, cramps, diarrhea, headache, constipation, or fever. […] While healthy adults and children occasionally get infected with Listeria, they rarely become seriously ill. The disease affects primarily older adults, pregnant women, newborns, and adults with weakened immune systems. […] Each year in the U.S. about 1,600 persons become seriously ill with listeriosis, and of these, 260 die. […] When infection occurs during pregnancy, antibiotics given promptly can often prevent infection of the fetus or newborn. […] A person in a high-risk category who experiences flu-like symptoms within two months of eating contaminated food should seek medical care and tell the physician or healthcare provider about eating the contaminated food.

• #6 Listeria Infection (Listeriosis) FAQs | Texas DSHS

  https://www.dshs.texas.gov/foodborne-illness/listeria-infection-listeriosis/listeria-infection-listeriosis-faqs

  Listeriosis is a disease caused by Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium commonly found in the soil and water. […] An infected pregnant woman can pass the infection to her baby while in the womb or during delivery. […] The disease affects mainly pregnant women, newborns, older adults, and adults with weakened immune systems. Pregnant women are about 20 times more likely than other healthy adults to get listeriosis. […] By carefully following food safety precautions, persons at risk for listeriosis can substantially reduce their chances of becoming ill. […] Listeriosis is treatable with antibiotics. […] About one-third of all listeriosis cases happen during pregnancy. Hormonal changes in the pregnant woman cause changes in the immune system that lead to an increased vulnerability to listeriosis. There is a risk of miscarriage, stillbirth, uterine infection, premature labor, and death of the newborn for women infected with Listeria during pregnancy. […] Early diagnosis and treatment with high doses of antibiotics can prevent infection of the unborn baby and result in the birth of a healthy infant.

• #7 Listeria infection – Symptoms & causes – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/listeria-infection/symptoms-causes/syc-20355269

  Get emergency care if you have any of the following: A high fever. Very bad headache. Stiff neck. Confusion. Discomfort or pain due to light. These could be symptoms of a life-threatening condition that can happen with a listeria infection, called bacterial meningitis. […] Pregnant people with listeria infections can pass the infections to their unborn babies. This is a risk even if a pregnant person doesn’t have symptoms of the infection. […] Pregnant women are much more prone to listeria infections than are other healthy adults. A listeria infection might cause only a mild illness in pregnant women. But the risks include: Miscarriage. Stillbirth. Premature birth. A life-threatening infection in the baby after birth. […] To prevent a listeria infection, follow simple food safety guidelines: Keep things clean. Wash your hands with warm, soapy water before and after you handle or prepare food. Scrub well for at least 20 seconds. After you cook, use hot, soapy water to wash the utensils, cutting boards and other surfaces you prepared food on.

• #8 Management of Pregnant Women With Presumptive Exposure to Listeria monocytogenes | ACOG

  https://www.acog.org/clinical/clinical-guidance/committee-opinion/articles/2014/12/management-of-pregnant-women-with-presumptive-exposure-to-listeria-monocytogenes

  Listeriosis is predominantly a foodborne illness, with sporadic and outbreak-related cases tied to consumption of food contaminated with listeria (Listeria monocytogenes). The incidence of listeriosis associated with pregnancy is approximately 13 times higher than in the general population. Maternal infection may present as a nonspecific, flu-like illness with fever, myalgia, backache, and headache, often preceded by diarrhea or other gastrointestinal symptoms. However, fetal and neonatal infections can be severe, leading to fetal loss, preterm labor, neonatal sepsis, meningitis, and death. Pregnant women have been advised to avoid foods with a high risk of contamination with listeria. […] An exposed pregnant woman with a fever higher than 38.1C (100.6F) and signs and symptoms consistent with listeriosis for whom no other cause of illness is known should be simultaneously tested and treated for presumptive listeriosis.

• #9

  https://journals.lww.com/nursing/fulltext/2015/10000/a_closer_look_at_listeriosis.19.aspx

  The incubation period for Listeria ranges from 3 to 70 days, with illness lasting from days to weeks. Signs and symptoms of listeriosis include fever, nuchal rigidity, confusion, weakness, and vomiting, which is sometimes preceded by diarrhea. Standard precautions are used while caring for patients with listeriosis. Treatment of listeria infection varies, depending on the severity of the signs and symptoms. Most individuals with mild symptoms require no treatment. For severe illness, I.V. ampicillin, with possible gentamicin for synergy, is administered. […] Listeria infections must be reported to the department of health by the microbiology lab performing the testing. To prevent listeriosis and other foodborne illnesses, advise patients to thoroughly cook raw meat, poultry, and seafood to a safe internal temperature, store refrigerated and frozen foods at proper temperatures, properly wash and rinse raw vegetables under running tap water before eating, and wash hands with soap and water before and after handling foods.

• #10 Outbreak Investigation of Listeria monocytogenes: Frozen Supplemental Shakes (February 2025) | FDA

  https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-listeria-monocytogenes-frozen-supplemental-shakes-february-2025

  Symptoms of Listeriosis (Listeria Infection) Symptoms usually start within two weeks after eating food contaminated with Listeria but may start as early as the same day or as late as 10 weeks after. Mild symptoms may include a fever, muscle aches, nausea, tiredness, vomiting, and diarrhea. If the more severe form of listeriosis develops, symptoms may include headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, and convulsions. […] If you or your family member have symptoms of listeriosis you should contact your health care provider to report your symptoms and receive care. […] Listeria is most likely to sicken pregnant women and newborns, adults aged 65 or older, and people with weakened immune systems. Other people can be infected with Listeria, but they rarely become seriously ill. […] Call your healthcare provider right away if you have symptoms of a Listeria infection. […] Consumers who have symptoms should contact their health care provider to report their symptoms and receive care.

• #11 Listeria Infection, Prevention, and Control | Pioneering Diagnostics

  https://www.biomerieux.com/us/en/education/resource-hub/scientific-library/food-safety-library/listeria-spp-and-listeria-monocytogenes-scientific-library.html

  Listeria species are also common colonisers of food factories where they may form biofilms that are difficult to remove. […] These biofilms can act as reservoirs of persistent L. monocytogenes contamination for processed foods, if not controlled. […] The symptoms of infection include fever, muscle aches, and sometimes nausea or diarrhea. […] Bacteremia is one of the main forms of listeriosis. […] If infection spreads to the nervous system, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance and convulsions may occur, followed by meningitidis. […] In otherwise healthy individuals, infection is usually mild. […] However, in pregnant women, infection can lead to miscarriage, stillbirth, premature delivery, or infection of the newborn. […] People with a damaged immune system and the elderly are also at increased risk of more severe disease.

• #12 Understanding the Dangers of Listeria | University of Utah Health

  https://healthcare.utah.edu/healthfeed/2024/07/understanding-dangers-of-listeria

  Listeriosis is an infection caused by Listeria bacteria commonly found in soil, water, and sometimes animals. […] People infected by Listeria usually experience flu-like symptoms, such as: Fever, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Fatigue, Muscle aches. […] While listeriosis is a serious health risk to anyone who comes in contact with it, people who are pregnant, 65 years and older, or have weakened immune systems are most at risk. […] It is especially dangerous for pregnant women, who are 10 times more likely to get Listeria infection. […] A Listeria infection can cause complications in pregnancy such as miscarriage, stillbirth, preterm labor, and even death in a newborn. […] Proper storage and cooking of foods is key. […] This is why pregnant women are advised not to eat soft cheese or other unpasteurized items, Swaminathan says. If there is a chance Listeria bacteria are present, it is not a risk worth taking. Make sure all meats are cooked to the proper temperature so that any bacteria are killed. […] If you suspect you may have contracted listeriosis, see your doctor immediately. Listeria can be identified through a blood culture. People who are sick with Listeria infection can be treated with antibiotics.

• #13 Listeria Monocytogenes – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf

  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK534838/

  Listeria monocytogenes is a facultative, intracellular, gram-positive rod that is responsible for causing the infection listeriosis. This activity illustrates the evaluation and management of listeriosis and reviews the role of the interprofessional team in improving care for patients with this condition. […] Explain the importance of improving care coordination among the interprofessional team members for the early recognition of signs of a systemic inflammatory response and thus, improve outcomes for patients affected by listeria. […] Always consider treating for L. monocytogenes in the following patient populations: Neonates (Usually younger than 29 days old), Elderly, Immunocompromised, Pregnant women. […] Listeria meningitis presents with fever, neck stiffness, headache, altered mental status, neurological deficits, and other classic signs of meningitis.

• #14 Listeria infection – Diagnosis & treatment – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/listeria-infection/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20355275

  Often, healthcare professionals do a blood test to find out if you have a listeria infection. Samples of spinal fluid might need to be tested as well. If you’re pregnant, the fluid that surrounds your baby during pregnancy also might be tested. […] Treatment of listeria infection varies. It depends on how serious the symptoms are. Most people with mild symptoms don’t need treatment. More-serious infections can be treated with medicines that clear up infections caused by bacteria. These are called antibiotics. […] During pregnancy, prompt antibiotic treatment might help keep the infection from affecting the baby. […] If you’ve eaten food that has been recalled because of listeria contamination, be aware of listeria infection symptoms. See a healthcare professional if you have any of the symptoms.

• #15 Management of Pregnant Women With Presumptive Exposure to Listeria monocytogenes | ACOG

  https://www.acog.org/clinical/clinical-guidance/committee-opinion/articles/2014/12/management-of-pregnant-women-with-presumptive-exposure-to-listeria-monocytogenes

  An exposed pregnant woman with a fever higher than 38.1C (100.6F) and signs and symptoms consistent with listeriosis for whom no other cause of illness is known should be simultaneously tested and treated for presumptive listeriosis. […] Diagnosis is made primarily by blood culture. […] The antimicrobial regimen of choice for treatment of listeriosis is high-dose intravenous ampicillin (at least 6 g/day) for nonallergic patients for at least 14 days. […] Women who are allergic to penicillin, ampicillin, or both present a clinical conundrum; trimethoprim with sulfamethoxazole is the generally recommended alternative to ampicillin. […] Initiating a program of fetal surveillance seems prudent for women in whom listeriosis is diagnosed or strongly suspected because of exposure and fever with or without other symptoms.

• #16 Listeria Monocytogenes – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf

  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK534838/

  If meningitis is suspected, consider doing the following: Blood cultures, Lumbar puncture, Antibiotics, CT scan of the head, non-contrast. […] The antibiotic treatment of choice is intravenous (IV) ampicillin or penicillin G. […] Early recognition is the key to an increased chance of survival. […] Nursing staff need to be fully apprised of the condition, and monitor on all follow-up visits to ensure that there is no regression in the patient’s condition, and will report any concerns to the treating physician promptly. […] Infectious disease specialists should be consulted when managing patients with suspected meningitis or bacteremia secondary to L. monocytogenes infection.

• #17 How to Test for Listeria Amid Outbreaks? | +MEDRITE Urgent Care

  https://medriteurgentcare.com/how-to-test-for-listeria/

  Understanding how to identify and manage listeria infections is essential, particularly for individuals at greater risk. […] Prompt testing and treatment can prevent severe complications, underscoring the importance of addressing foodborne illnesses seriously. […] Early testing is critical because listeria infections can escalate quickly, especially for vulnerable individuals. […] A listeria test typically involves identifying the bacteria through cultures or other diagnostic tools when symptoms arise. […] According to Dr. Allison McGeer, early testing is paramount for individuals showing symptoms such as persistent fever, muscle aches, or gastrointestinal distress after consuming high-risk foods. […] She emphasizes the challenges of diagnosing listeria promptly but underscores the importance of swift action in mitigating its effects.

• #18 Listeria Infection (Listeriosis): Symptoms, Treatment, and More

  https://www.healthline.com/health/listeria-infection

  Listeria infection, also known as listeriosis, is caused by the bacteria Listeria monocytogenes (L. monocytogenes). Treatment depends on how severe the infection is and your overall health. Proper food safety can help reduce your risk of developing listeriosis. […] If you’re pregnant and have listeriosis, your doctor will want you to begin treatment with antibiotics. They’ll also monitor your baby for signs of distress. Newborn babies with an infection will receive antibiotics as soon as they’re born. […] Home treatment for listeriosis is similar to treatment for any foodborne illness. To treat a mild infection at home, you can: Prevent dehydration by drinking water and clear liquids if vomiting or diarrhea occur. Use over-the-counter medications to manage body aches and fever, such as acetaminophen (Tylenol) and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen (Advil or Motrin) or naproxen (Aleve). During recovery, eat foods that are easy to process. These include bananas, rice, applesauce, and toast. Limit spicy foods, dairy, alcohol, or fatty foods like meat.

• #19 Look Out For Listeria | Symptoms, Prevention, & Treatment

  https://www.smh.com/blog/look-out-for-listeria-symptoms-prevention-treatment

  Mild cases of listeria infection may need no treatment at all, aside from over-the-counter medications for symptom management, but its best to be safe and let your doctor make that call. […] For more serious cases, your healthcare provider can prescribe antibiotics to cure the infection. […] If you are in one of the high-risk categoriesbabies, the elderly, pregnant women, people with compromised immune systemsyour healthcare provider may recommend antibiotics for mild symptoms, to prevent the infection from becoming more serious in the first place. […] If you develop high fever, headache, or neurological symptoms, such as confusion, loss of balance or light sensitivity, seek emergency care immediately. […] To recover effectively remember: Take all medications as directed by your healthcare provider, Get plenty of rest, Drink lots of fluids, Eat what you can but eat light.

• #20 Listeria Infection, Prevention, and Control | Pioneering Diagnostics

  https://www.biomerieux.com/us/en/education/resource-hub/scientific-library/food-safety-library/listeria-spp-and-listeria-monocytogenes-scientific-library.html

  Listeriosis can be treated if diagnosed early. […] When infection occurs during pregnancy, prompt administration of antibiotics prevents infection of the fetus or newborn. […] Depending on the form of the disease, the recommended treatment is amoxicillin with gentamicin. […] An alternative treatment is trimethroprim/sulfamethoxazole. […] Listeria is naturally resistant to cephalosporins. […] There is no resistance for the reference treatment, except for the alternative treatment. […] The control of L. monocytogenes is required at all stages in the food chain and an integrated approach is needed to prevent the multiplication of this bacteria in the final food product. […] The challenges for controlling L. monocytogenes are considerable given its ubiquitous nature, high resistance to common preservative methods, such as the use of salt, smoke or acidic condition in the food, and its ability to survive and grow at refrigeration temperatures (around 5 C).

• #21 Listeria (listeriosis): Symptoms, causes and treatments

  https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/180370

  Listeriosis is a foodborne infection caused by Listeria bacteria. It can be symptomless, but flu-like symptoms can occur. If listeriosis reaches the nervous system, it can be life-threatening. […] Listeriosis, also called Listeria, can have serious consequences for pregnant people, newborns, the elderly, and anyone with a weakened immune system. […] For more serious cases of listeriosis, antibiotics are the most common treatment choice; ampicillin can be used alone or in conjunction with another antibiotic (often gentamicin). […] If septicemia or meningitis occur, the individual will be given intravenous antibiotics and require up to 6 weeks of care and treatment. […] Although listeriosis is rare, there are a number of ways to further reduce the chances of becoming infected; these precautions are especially important during pregnancy:

• #22 Listeria Infection Treatment & Management: Medical Care, Prevention

  https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/965841-treatment

  Care of a newborn with Listeria infection includes antibiotics as well as careful monitoring of the patient’s temperature, respiratory system, fluid and electrolyte balance, nutrition, and cardiovascular support. Critically ill newborns are best treated in a neonatal ICU. […] Consultations with neonatologists or pediatric infectious diseases specialists may be useful when caring for newborns.

• #23 Caring for Patients with Listeriosis | Listeria Infection | CDC

  https://www.cdc.gov/listeria/hcp/clinical-care/index.html

  This page presents a framework for assessment and medical treatment of high-risk people (pregnant women, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems) who may have been exposed to L. monocytogenes by eating contaminated foods. […] The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology has issued a committee opinion on the Management of Pregnant Women with Presumptive Exposure to Listeria monocytogenes. […] Patient management decisions for asymptomatic or mildly symptomatic people are appropriately made on a case-by-case basis. These decisions should be informed by clinical judgment and the likelihood of exposure of the patient. Consultation with a specialist in infectious disease may be considered. […] Most experts believe that no testing or treatment is indicated for an asymptomatic person with elevated risk of invasive listeriosis who ate a product recalled because of L.monocytogenes contamination. Such a patient should be instructed to return for medical treatment if he or she develops symptoms of listeriosis within two months after eating the recalled product.

• #24 Management of Pregnant Women With Presumptive Exposure to Listeria monocytogenes | ACOG

  https://www.acog.org/clinical/clinical-guidance/committee-opinion/articles/2014/12/management-of-pregnant-women-with-presumptive-exposure-to-listeria-monocytogenes

  No testing, including blood and stool cultures, or treatment is indicated for an asymptomatic pregnant woman who reports consumption of a product that was recalled or implicated during an outbreak of listeria contamination. […] A pregnant woman who ate a product that was recalled because of listeria contamination and who is afebrile but has signs and symptoms consistent with a minor gastrointestinal or flu-like illness can be managed expectantly. […] In the United States, efforts have been aimed at the prevention of listeriosis, including reducing listeria contamination of ready-to-eat foods, such as processed meats; proper food preparation and storage; and general food safety, hygiene, and sanitation. […] The following recommendations provide guidance for the management of pregnant women with presumptive exposure to listeria in three clinical scenarios: women who are 1) asymptomatic, 2) mildly symptomatic but afebrile, and 3) febrile with or without other symptoms of listeriosis.

• #25 Caring for Patients with Listeriosis | Listeria Infection | CDC

  https://www.cdc.gov/listeria/hcp/clinical-care/index.html

  A person with elevated risk of invasive listeriosis who ate a product recalled because of L. monocytogenes contamination, who is afebrile and has signs and symptoms consistent with a minor gastrointestinal or flu-like illness, such as mild myalgias or mild nausea or diarrhea, could be managed expectantly; this approach limits low-yield testing. […] An exposed person with elevated risk of invasive listeriosis with fever (100.6 F, 38.1 C) and signs and symptoms consistent with listeriosis, for whom no other cause of illness is known, should be tested and treated for presumptive listeriosis. […] Most experts believe that no testing or treatment is indicated for an asymptomatic person with elevated risk of invasive listeriosis who ate a product recalled because of L. monocytogenes contamination and experienced symptoms that have resolved. Any such patient should be instructed to return for medical care if they develop symptoms of listeriosis within 2 months after eating the recalled product.

• #26 Look Out For Listeria | Symptoms, Prevention, & Treatment

  https://www.smh.com/news/look-out-for-listeria-symptoms-prevention-treatment

  Listeria infection may only cause mild symptoms for the mother, it presents a serious risk to the pregnancy, and can often lead to miscarriage, stillbirth, premature delivery, or life-threatening infection of the newborn. If a pregnant person suspects possible listeria ingestion or infection, seek treatment immediately. […] If you believe you have eaten food contaminated with listeria, watch for symptoms. If any develop, contact your healthcare provider. […] Mild cases of listeria infection may need no treatment at all, aside from over-the-counter medications for symptom management, but its best to be safe and let your doctor make that call. For more serious cases, your healthcare provider can prescribe antibiotics to cure the infection. […] If you are in one of the high-risk categoriesbabies, the elderly, pregnant women, people with compromised immune systemsyour healthcare provider may recommend antibiotics for mild symptoms, to prevent the infection from becoming more serious in the first place.

• #27 How Doctors Treat Listeria Infection

  https://www.everydayhealth.com/listeria/treatment/

  In either case, if the diagnostic test comes back positive for a listeria infection, a course of intravenous (IV) antibiotics using the drugs ampicillin (Omnipen) and gentamicin (Garamycin) might be required for severe, invasive listeria infections (bloodstream, central nervous system, vascular, bone, or joint). […] If a pregnant woman has a fever coupled with other listeriosis symptoms, her doctor will likely start her on a course of intravenous antibiotics while ordering blood or placenta testing to check for the infection. […] Patients treated early for listeriosis and who dont develop sepsis, meningitis, or any of the infections more serious systemic complications tend to recover quickly and completely; usually within a matter of weeks. […] However, recovery time for more serious listeria infections can vary, and roughly 15 percent of patients with invasive listeriosis die. […] If people especially those at high risk are careful about what they eat and quick to notify their doctor of symptoms they do experience, they have a good chance of knocking out the infection before it can invade their blood and cause more serious health problems.

• #28 Look Out For Listeria | Symptoms, Prevention, & Treatment

  https://www.smh.com/news/look-out-for-listeria-symptoms-prevention-treatment

  If you develop high fever, headache, or neurological symptoms, such as confusion, loss of balance or light sensitivity, seek emergency care immediately. […] To recover effectively remember: Take all medications as directed by your healthcare provider, Get plenty of rest, Drink lots of fluids, Eat what you can but eat light.

• #29 Listeria Infections (for Parents) | Nemours KidsHealth

  https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/listeria.html

  Listeria infection (or listeriosis) is a type of food poisoning. It happens because someone ate or drank something with the bacteria in it. […] Healthy kids, teens, and adults with a Listeria infection should drink lots of fluids so that they dont get dehydrated. They should also rest as needed. Dont give anti-diarrhea medicines, as some can make the diarrhea worse. […] Doctors may prescribe antibiotics for people at risk for more serious problems from a Listeria infection. They’ll get the medicine through an IV. […] If you are pregnant or in another high-risk group, talk to your doctor about other ways to reduce your risk of getting this infection.

• #30 Can I Get Help From An Urgent Care If I Have Listeria? – AFC Urgent Care & Walk-In Clinic of East TN

  https://www.afcurgentcaretn.com/can-i-get-help-from-an-urgent-care-if-i-have-listeria/

  Worried about your deli meat? Discover the risks of listeria and how to stay safe. Visit urgent care near you for treatment and care. […] Our urgent care center, with a team of accessible and community-based healthcare providers, plays a vital role in fighting listeria outbreaks by providing prompt diagnosis, treatment, and public health education. […] By offering rapid diagnosis and treatment, urgent care providers can help prevent the spread of infection and reduce the severity of illness. […] Once diagnosed, urgent care providers can prescribe appropriate antibiotics to treat listeriosis and prevent complications. […] Urgent care centers can also provide supportive care, such as fluid management and pain relief, to help patients recover from listeriosis. […] By educating patients and the community about the symptoms of listeriosis, prevention measures, and the importance of seeking medical attention, we can help prevent future outbreaks. […] Urgent care is an essential component of the healthcare system and plays a vital role in fighting listeria outbreaks. By providing rapid diagnosis, treatment, and public health education, our center can help protect public health and prevent the spread of this serious illness.

• #31 Listeria Deaths in Nursing Homes Linked to Nutritional Shakes

  https://www.nursinghomeabusecenter.com/blog/listeria-deaths-nursing-homes-recalled-shakes/

  Listeria infection can be fatal, particularly for those with compromised immune systems, like elderly nursing home residents. […] In nursing homes, where many residents have weakened immune systems or other health challenges, the risks are especially high. […] Families need to be aware of the risks facing these vulnerable groups and take steps to protect their loved ones from harmful products. […] Early detection is crucial, so seek medical attention right away if any symptoms of listeria are present. […] Family members and loved ones play a critical role in ensuring nursing home residents receive the care and protection they need. […] Advocating for proper food safety practices and being vigilant about potential symptoms of illness can help protect residents. […] Families are often the first line of defense in making sure their loved ones receive the appropriate care and attention, particularly when they are most vulnerable to infections like listeria.

• #32 Food poisoning – listeria infection | Better Health Channel

  https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/food-poisoning-listeria

  The following foods are considered high-risk for Listeria and should be avoided by at-risk people, including pregnant women: raw fruit, vegetables and herbs where washing procedures are unknown, including raw vegetable and herb garnishes, ready-to-eat seafood that will not be further cooked including smoked seafood (such as fish, mussels, and oysters), raw seafood (such as sashimi, sushi and oysters) and cooked/chilled seafood (such as peeled prawns), pre-prepared, pre-cut, or pre-packaged fruits and vegetables including those available from greengrocers, supermarkets, buffets, salad bars and sandwich bars, drinks made from fresh or frozen fruit and vegetables where washing procedures are unknown, such as juices and smoothies (excluding pasteurised or canned juices), cold meat products eaten without further cooking or heating, as commonly found in delis, sandwich shops or pre-packaged in supermarkets such as pate, ham, salami, processed/fermented meat products, and cold pre-cooked chicken, unpasteurised milk or foods made from unpasteurised milk, soft-serve ice-creams, soft cheeses such as brie, camembert, ricotta, blue-vein, and feta, refrigerated ready to eat dips such as hummus, pesto, guacamole and tahini, raw or lightly cooked sprouts including green sprouts like alfalfa and bean sprouts, sandwiches containing any of the high-risk ingredients mentioned above, ready-to-eat foods including leftover meats, which have been refrigerated for more than one day and will not be further reheated/cooked.

• #33 Listeria Deaths in Nursing Homes Linked to Nutritional Shakes

  https://www.nursinghomeabusecenter.com/blog/listeria-deaths-nursing-homes-recalled-shakes/

  A recent listeria outbreak tied to recalled nutritional shakes has raised serious concerns in nursing homes, with multiple deaths and hospitalizations reported. […] The recalled nutritional shakes are often given to nursing home residents with poor appetite, chronic illness, or those recovering from surgery. […] These shakes, contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, have been associated with fatalities in nursing homes. […] Residents of care facilities are vulnerable and depend on others to keep them safe, yet they are often overlooked, mistreated, or suffer nursing home neglect and abuse across the country. […] Nursing home residents who are fed nutritional shakes are at higher risk of being affected by this listeria outbreak. […] The following situations make nursing home residents particularly vulnerable: Chronic illnesses: Residents with conditions like heart disease, diabetes, or cancer may have weakened immune systems, increasing infection risk.

• #34 Listeria Outbreak Linked to Snakes Used in Nursing Homes

  https://www.aarp.org/health/conditions-treatments/listeria-outbreak-linked-to-supplemental-shakes-02-2025/

  An outbreak of listeria linked to supplemental shakes distributed to hospitals and nursing homes has resulted in 12 deaths, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced. […] The shakes were delivered nationwide to institutional settings like long-term care facilities and were most commonly given to patients on medically necessary soft diets. […] The CDC stated that it had investigated the outbreak in long-term care facilities and nursing homes as early as 2018, as well as in 2021 and 2023, but lacked sufficient information to pinpoint a specific food source. […] Listeriosis, a serious infection caused by consuming food contaminated with listeria, poses a significant risk to adults 65 and older. They are four times more likely to be infected, according to the CDC. […] Symptoms of a listeria infection can include neck stiffness, confusion, loss of balance, convulsions, fever, muscle aches, and fatigue. Pregnant women typically experience milder symptoms such as fever, fatigue, and muscle aches, but the infection can lead to pregnancy loss, premature birth, or severe illness and death in newborns. […] The CDC estimates that about 1,600 people in the U.S. develop listeriosis each year, resulting in approximately 260 deaths. Anyone experiencing symptoms of severe Listeria illness should contact their health care provider.

• #35

  https://www.healthcarefacilitiestoday.com/posts/Listeria-Outbreak-Infects-38-Kills-12-in-Senior-Care-Facilities–30117

  According to a study by the American Journal of Infection Control, foodborne illness outbreaks in healthcare facilities lead to a higher rate of hospitalization and mortality rates as compared to outbreaks within the general public. […] Facility professionals should re-evaluate food safety plans every year or when significant changes are made to suppliers, menus or if a foodborne illness event occurs. Managers should regularly communicate with suppliers to ensure that they are complying with legal requirements and appropriate food safety management standards. Implementing regular audits between the facilitys management team and food preparation facilities can ensure that food is handled safely so that the vulnerable patients and residents dont get sick.

• #36 Food poisoning – listeria infection | Better Health Channel

  https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/food-poisoning-listeria

  When you handle and prepare food, you should take care to: Wash and dry your hands well before preparing food, and between handling raw food and ready-to-eat foods. Wash raw fruit and vegetables thoroughly under running water before eating. Cook all foods of animal origin, including eggs, thoroughly. Don’t use the same boards and knives for cooked foods that you used for raw foods unless they have been washed in warm, soapy water and dried. Defrost food by placing it on the lower shelves of the fridge or use a microwave. Always follow advice on food labels. Cooking foods before eating them can kill certain bacteria, including Listeria. […] When you store food, you should: Keep food covered. Place cooked food in the fridge within one hour of cooking. Put raw meat, poultry and fish below cooked or ready-to-eat food in the fridge to prevent drips that could contaminate pre-prepared food. Do not use refrigerated foods beyond their use-by dates. Keep your fridge clean.

• #37 Listeria infection – Symptoms & causes – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/listeria-infection/symptoms-causes/syc-20355269

  If you’re pregnant or you have a weak immune system, be extra cautious about listeria. Take added safety measures with these types of foods: Soft cheeses and Mexican-style cheeses. Don’t eat these, even if they were made using pasteurized milk. Some examples of soft cheeses are feta, brie, Camembert and blue cheese. Mexican-style cheeses include queso blanco and queso fresco. […] Hot dogs and deli meats. Stay away from these unless they’re reheated until steaming hot. Keep fluid from hot dog packages away from other foods, utensils and surfaces on which food is prepared. Wash your hands after handling these products.

• #38 Listeriosis | Kaiser Permanente

  https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/health-wellness/health-encyclopedia/he.listeriosis.ug2074

  Do not eat soft cheeses unless the label states they are made from pasteurized milk. Common cheeses typically made with unpasteurized milksuch as feta, Brie, Camembert, blue-veined cheeses, and queso blancocan cause listeriosis. You can have hard cheeses and semisoft cheeses such as mozzarella along with pasteurized processed cheese slices and spreads, cream cheese, and cottage cheese. […] Do not eat refrigerated pt or meat spreads. But you can eat these foods if they are canned. […] Do not eat refrigerated smoked seafood unless it is an ingredient in a cooked dish such as a casserole. Examples of refrigerated smoked seafood include salmon, trout, whitefish, cod, tuna, and mackerel. You may eat canned fish such as salmon and tuna or shelf-stable smoked seafood. […] Do not drink raw (unpasteurized) milk or eat foods that contain unpasteurized milk. […] Avoid eating salads made in a store, such as ham, chicken, egg, tuna, or seafood salads.

• #39 Prevent listeria with good kitchen hygiene│ Abena Infection Prevention

  https://www.abena.com/knowledge-center_gl/infection-prevention/working-hygienically/kitchen-hygiene-prevent-listeria

  An outbreak of listeria can have serious consequences for the guests of the infected kitchen, especially if the infection breaks out in hospitals or nursing homes, where elderly, pregnant women and others with weakened immune systems can get very ill. […] An infection with listeria can cause symptoms that requires hospitalization and can be fatal in worst case scenarios. […] The only way to avoid foods being contaminated with listeria is to clean and disinfect your kitchen properly on a regular basis. […] According to WHO, health care facilities should employ specific and routine-based hygiene and cleaning guidelines, also referred to as IPC (Infection Prevention Control) in order to prevent the spread of HAIs.

• #40

  https://www.healthcarefacilitiestoday.com/posts/Listeria-Outbreak-Infects-38-Kills-12-in-Senior-Care-Facilities–30117

  Listeria infection is a foodborne bacterial illness that seriously affects pregnant women, people older than 65 and people with weakened immune systems. […] Symptoms of infection include: fever, chills, muscle aches, nausea and diarrhea. Early symptoms can mimic other conditions, potentially delaying treatment. […] Food safety must remain at the top of mind in hospitals and other healthcare facilities. These kitchens have the added stress of providing vital nourishment to immunocompromised individuals, so if a mistake is made, it can risk further illness, extended length of stay or even cause death. […] Following basic food safety rules can help prevent the spread of infection. […] The FDA is urging senior care facilities that have purchased the shakes to not serve them out of precaution.

• #41 The Listeria Outbreak: Your Questions Answered | Patient Care

  https://weillcornell.org/news/the-listeria-outbreak-your-questions-answered

  If signs or symptoms of Listeria infection develop after eating raw vegetables, soft cheeses, processed meats, raw milk or any recalled foods, seek medical care especially if you’re immunocompromised, pregnant, have signs of invasive disease or have ongoing symptoms that don’t improve, Dr. Torres advises. […] If you suspect that you have been exposed to Listeria, or if you’re experiencing any of the symptoms described above, make an appointment with an infectious disease specialist.

• #42 Food poisoning – listeria infection | Better Health Channel

  https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/food-poisoning-listeria

  Listeria infection can have severe consequences for pregnant women and their developing and newborn babies, the elderly and people with lowered immunity. […] Listeria infection can be treated with antibiotics, but prevention is best. […] Listeria infection can have severe consequences for pregnant women and their developing and newborn babies. Even a mild listeria infection can cause: miscarriage, stillbirth, premature birth, a baby who is very ill when born. […] People at high risk of listeria infection include: the elderly, people whose immune system is weakened by illnesses like cancer, liver or kidney disease and diabetes, people on medications like prednisone or cortisone. This includes organ transplant patients. […] Early use of antibiotics can help in the treatment of listeria infection, but prevention is best.

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