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Why is listeria monocytogenes only associated with meats which have been processed?

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Dr. Emily Lu answered

No: While processed meats are a common source of listeria, listeria outbreaks have also occurred due to cheese, meat spreads, and other food products. The only way to be sure that a food product does not contain listeria is to cook it.

Dr Eitner agreed

Answered 10/3/2016

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Dr. Elizabeth Wallen answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

It isn't: It's also associated with raw milk, soft cheese, raw vegetables, ice cream, raw meat and poultry.

Dr Noonan and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 8/1/2014

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