Foodborne IllnessQuestion 26 of 320
Listeria monocytogenes is especially dangerous because, unlike most bacteria, it:
a.Cannot survive in ready-to-eat foods
b.Is killed by refrigeration
c.Grows at refrigeration temperatures and threatens pregnant women
d.Only grows above 135°F
Explanation
Listeria monocytogenes can grow at cold refrigeration temperatures and is dangerous to pregnant women, causing miscarriage, as well as to elderly and immunocompromised people. It is often found in deli meats, soft cheeses, and smoked seafood. Refrigeration slows most bacteria but not Listeria, so date-marking and discarding old ready-to-eat foods matter.
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