listeria

Example:Listeria monocytogenes is a pathogen that can contaminate ready-to-eat foods.

Definition:a specific species of Listeria that causes listeriosis.

Example:The restaurant was fined for serving meals with contaminated listeria.

Definition:Listeria bacteria that have come in contact with harmful substances in food or the environment.

Example:The hospital had to isolate patients after a listeria outbreak was discovered in the kitchen.

Definition:a sudden occurrence of listeriosis (an infection caused by the Listeria bacteria) affecting a significant number of people.

Example:The elderly and pregnant women are at higher risk for listeria infections.

Definition:an illness caused by the Listeria bacteria, typically through contaminated food.