#Listeriosis: What you need to know …

What is it?

Listeriosis is food poisoning caused by eating foods contaminated with the Listeria monocytogenes bacteria.

Who’s at risk?

• Pregnant women
• Children
• Elderly
• People with weakened immune systems

Symptoms

• Fever
• Muscle aches
• Nausea or diarrhoea
• Headache
• Confusion
• Convulsions

Cases in SA

• 180 people have died
• More than 940 cases reported

Source of outbreak

Enterprise foods factory in Polokwane

Foods to avoid

• Ready-to-eat cold meat products including
• Polony
• Viennas and other sausages
• Cold meats