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June 08, 2015<\/span><\/p>\n

By Crystal McDade-Ngutter, Ph.D., Food Safety Education Staff, Food Safety and Inspection Service, USDA<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

It\u2019s summer time! Break out the swim suit, sunglasses, sandals and grill. Not only is summer peak season for backyard barbeques, it is also prime time for foodborne illnesses. Bacteria grow fast at warmer temperatures and can make you sick\u2014leaving you with not so good memories of your family barbeque this summer.<\/span><\/p>\n

Listeria monocytogenes <\/em>is a dangerous bacterium that you should be on the lookout for all year round\u2014especially in the summer months. Listeria<\/em> can cause a foodborne illness called listeriosis. It can grow at refrigeration temperatures and is one of the deadliest foodborne<\/span> illnesses<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Pregnant women are more likely to be affected by Listeria<\/em> than healthy people. In fact, they are about 10 times more likely than the general population<\/a><\/span> to get listeriosis. Listeria<\/em> can be passed to your unborn baby, even when you show no sign of sickness. It can lead to premature delivery, miscarriage, stillbirth, and death in newborns.<\/span><\/p>\n

During pregnancy, it is important to be aware of the foods you are eating. Listeria<\/em> is commonly found in ready-to-eat foods. These foods include:<\/span><\/p>\n