What is Listeria? Listeria is a bacteria which can survive even
cold temperatures. Usually linked with outbreaks connected with
foods like luncheon meats, hot dogs, and other processed meat-
specific products, the deadly bacteria produces some horribly
uncomfortable symptoms. Listeria symptoms include nausea,
diarrhea, fever, and muscle aches. Those most at risk include
senior citizens, pregnant women, and people with impaired immune
systems. Doctors have trouble diagnosing the illness quickly,
since it can take as long as four weeks for symptoms to occur,
and there is speculation that the number of deaths linked to the
tainted food with bacteria in it could increase in coming weeks.
What Causes Listeria? Listeria is found in animal feces. In
turn, fecal matter carrying the bacteria can contaminate soil
and water. The bacteria is found in high concentrations in areas
where a large number of animals, such as are found in
Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations, commonly known as CAFOs
are present. When contamina