How to reduce the risk of Listeriosis

• Ensure all foods from animal sources are thoroughly cooked.

• When cooking soups and stews, for example, ensure they are brought to the boil and cooked through.

• Wash raw vegetables thoroughly before eating.

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• Keep uncooked meats separate from vegetables, cooked foods and ready-to-eat foods.

• Avoid unpasteurised (raw) milk and milk products.

• Wash hands and all cooking utensils thoroughly after preparing raw meat.

• Wash hands thoroughly after going to the toilet.

• Consume perishable and ready-to-eat foods as soon as possible.

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• Do not leave cooked foods at room temperature for more than two hours.

• Ensure cooked food is piping hot before serving.

• Defrost frozen food in the fridge or in water but never at room temperature.

• Keep leftovers for a maximum of four days.

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