Listeriosis

Nutrients connected to Listeriosis

A link means the body needs the nutrient for this, or that low intake is linked to it. It does not mean extra supplements help if your intake is already adequate; each link shows how strong the evidence is.

• EnokiDocumented risk

  Raw or undercooked enoki has been linked to Listeria outbreaks; FDA and CDC advise thorough cooking for people who are pregnant, 65 or older, or immunocompromised.

• CantaloupeDocumented risk

  Whole cantaloupes caused the 2011 US outbreak (147 illnesses, 33 deaths).

• Bean Sprouts (Mung & Lentil Sprouts)Documented risk

  The FDA lists Listeria among the germs that suit sprout growing conditions; pregnant people are named as higher risk.

• YogurtDocumented risk

  Unpasteurized dairy, including yogurt made from raw milk, carries Listeria risk in pregnancy and for other at-risk groups.

• KefirDocumented risk

  Unpasteurized dairy carries Listeria risk for pregnant people and other at-risk groups.

• Aged CheeseDocumented risk

  Raw-milk and soft mold-ripened cheeses carry Listeria risk in pregnancy and other at-risk groups; hard cheeses are listed as fine by the NHS.

• Cultured ButtermilkDocumented risk

  Unpasteurized dairy carries Listeria risk in pregnancy and other at-risk groups.

• Skyr & QuarkDocumented risk

  Fresh cheeses and dairy made from unpasteurized milk carry Listeria risk for pregnant people and other at-risk groups; quark is not named in the sources read.

• Lassi & AyranDocumented risk

  Unpasteurized dairy carries Listeria risk in pregnancy and for other at-risk groups.

• Cow's MilkDocumented risk

  Raw milk can carry Listeria; pregnant women are higher-risk and are advised to choose pasteurized milk.

• Arugula (Rocket)Documented risk

  Packaged salads were linked to two Listeria outbreaks in the US (30 illnesses, 4 deaths).

• Seaweed Salad (Chuka Wakame)Documented risk

  Listeria was found in 1.9% of Canadian seaweed salad samples (frozen, low levels); no illnesses linked.

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