The Persistent Threat of Listeria in Soft Cheeses: A Public Health Overview
By
McKenna Madison Coveny
Baker's choice. Dense with flavour, light on filler.
Summary
This article discusses the public health risks associated with Listeria monocytogenes in soft cheeses. It explains that unlike most foodborne pathogens, listeria is psychrotrophic and can survive and multiply at refrigeration temperatures. The article covers how listeria affects the human body, why soft cheeses carry elevated risk, and highlights historical outbreaks that underscore the ongoing threat.
Key quotes
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Listeria monocytogenes does not play by those rules.
Unlike most disease-causing bacteria, listeria is a psychrotrophic organism — it can survive and multiply at refrigeration temperatures.
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