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What preventive measures are most important to prevent listeriosis?

By Lydia Pilar Suárez M.D., M.Sc. (gynecologist on Fertility Madrid).
Last Update: 08/22/2023

Listeriosis is caused by Listeria monocytogenes, which is transmitted through contaminated food and causes fever and a flu-like illness.

The most frequently contaminated products with which the pregnant woman must take special care are precooked meat, unpasteurized milk and/or dairy products, and shellfish.

Imagen: Preventive measures for listeriosis

It is recommended to cook raw foods of animal origin (meat, fish...) at high temperatures (> 50ºC) and avoid drinking milk without heat treatment. Carefully wash raw foods (vegetables, fruits...). Wash hands after handling raw food and wash kitchen utensils after handling raw food and before using cooked food.

Do not mix raw and cooked or ready-to-eat foods in the refrigerator and clean the refrigerator often.

Once opened, do not store too long cold cuts that require storage in the refrigerator (ham, turkey sausage, pork tongue, gelatin...).

Food leftovers and ready meals should be carefully reheated (> 50°C) before consumption.

 Lydia Pilar Suárez
Lydia Pilar Suárez
M.D., M.Sc.
Gynecologist on Fertility Madrid
Bachelor degree in Medicine and Surgery at the Universidad de Oviedo in Asturias. Specialization in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University Hospital of San Carlos de Madrid. Master in Assisted Reproduction at the University of Rey Juan Carlos in collaboration with the Valencian Fertility Clinic IVI.
Licence number: 64136
Gynecologist. Bachelor degree in Medicine and Surgery at the Universidad de Oviedo in Asturias. Specialization in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University Hospital of San Carlos de Madrid. Master in Assisted Reproduction at the University of Rey Juan Carlos in collaboration with the Valencian Fertility Clinic IVI. Licence number: 64136.