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After eating a cantelope, how long does it take before you know if you have listeria?

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Dr. Michael Swor answered

Don't worry: If you are ill, then see the doctor. Otherwise, you should not worry about eating cantaloupe or getting listeria.

Answered 8/20/2012

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