Bonus English Special Handling Advice for L Por: Abasto Staff
isteria has been in the news recently. This foodborne bacteria can grow at refrigerator temperatures, and it causes listeriosis, an illness that can take a few days or even weeks to appear and may include fever, chills, muscle aches, nausea, and diarrhea or upset stomach. Listeriosis can be particularly harmful to at-risk groups. These groups include pregnant women and their unborn babies, newborns, older adults, and other people with weakened immune systems,
such as individuals with HIV/AIDS, cancer, diabetes, or kidney disease, and transplant patients. These people are not only more likely to contract listeriosis, but are also more likely to have a lengthier illness, undergo hospitalization, or even die.
How to Prevent Listeriosis The U.S. Food and Drug
Administration, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture recommend
that consumers follow these three easy steps to help prevent listeriosis: • Use an appliance thermometer and keep the refrigerator at 40°F (4°C) or below because Listeria will multiply faster at refrigerator temperatures above 40°F.
• Use ready-to-eat, refrigerated foods as soon as possible. The longer these
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