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Listeria monocytogenes

Listeriosis

  • Causa de la enfermedad: Infección por Listeria monocytogenes

  • Período de incubación: Entre 2 días y 3 semanas

  • Síntomas: Meningitis, septicemia, aborto

  • Posibles contaminantes: Verduras, leche, queso, carne, pescados y mariscos

  • Pasos para la prevención: Pasteurizar la leche, cocinar los alimentos correctamente, evitar la contaminación cruzada; adoptar hábitos higiénicos
  • Article History
    • Revision Date: 10/18/2004

Food Safety Tip of the Day

Take two.

IAFP - cross contamination icon

Cutting boards are one of the most common kitchen items that causes cross contamination. A different cutting board should be used for raw meat, poultry and seafood than is used for preparing ready-to-eat foods like salads and fruits. The produce often is not cooked before being served, so any contaminants will not have a "kill step" prior to consumption.

Source: Partnership for Food Safety Education

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