We even call the most common cold-weather injury frostbite, not frost burn. However, a burn from an ice pack, cold wrap, or gel pack (or ice in a plastic bag) can be just as serious as a burn from heat. How do I know this? I used a cold pack incorrectly and ended up with a second-degree burn, which is still healing.
Foods commonly identified as sources of Listeria infection include improperly pasteurized fluid milk , cheeses ( particularly soft-ripened varieties , such as traditional Mexican cheeses , Camembert and ricotta ) , ice cream , raw vegetables , fermented raw-meat sausages , raw and cooked poultry , and cooked , ready-to-eat ( RTE ) sliced meatsâoften ...
Listeria monocytogenes (commonly known as listeria) is a bacterium that is widespread in the environment. It is found in soil, vegetation, water, sewage and the feces of animals and humans. Listeria can cause Listeriosis, a serious but rare illness that in certain cases can lead to brain infection and even death. The elderly, newborns, pregnant women and those who have a weakened immune system are most susceptible to developing Listeriosis. What causes Listeriosis? Listeriosis is caused by eating food contaminated with Listeria bacteria. Listeria can be found in unpasteurized (raw) dairy products, raw vegetables and uncooked meats. Foods can also be contaminated after processing, such as hot dogs, cold cuts or deli meats. Unlike most other harmful bacteria, Listeria will grow on foods stored in a refrigerator. Foods that are contaminated with Listeria look, smell and taste normal. Listeria can be killed by proper cooking procedures.