Listeriosis Outbreak ‘Unusual’ As Ready Meals Must be Cooked and Bacteria is Sensitive to Heat, Says Professor – 25/07/2025
The outbreak of a rare bacterial infection, listeriosis, in Ireland is “unusual” in that it relates to food that should be reheated or cooked, a professor in microbiology has said.Experts have called on members of the public to ensure they heat pre-prepared food products “thoroughly” to reduce the risk of further infection.On Wednesday, the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) confirmed an adult with listeriosis has died, and the watchdog is investigating an “extensive outbreak” of the disease.Nine cases of listeriosis have been identified as of July 22nd, it said, and there has been a…
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