How Can I Prevent Listeriosis
? while animal foods beef, pork, turkey, chicken and fish.
Drinking water ?
? Wash vegetables thoroughly before eating
? Keep raw meats separate from vegetables and from cooked foods or foods ready for consumption
? Avoid consumption of unpasteurized milk or dairy products made from unpasteurized milk
? properly wash hands and utensils such as knives or forks used in uncooked foods
? Clean your refrigerator frequently with soapy water
Do people have special recommendations for risk?
People at high risk pregnant women with a weak immune system should add the following care:
? do not eat hot dogs, luncheon meat, cold cuts, unless they are re-cooked (steamed).
? do not eat soft cheeses such as feta, brie, camembert, blue or white cheeses cheess unless they secure in their label are made with pasteurized milk.
? do not eat ready meals.
? do not refrigerate smoked fish unless they are kept stored in a dish with lid.