Where is Listeria?
Where can this bacteria be found? Virtually anywhere! Listeria is evident on plants, animals, and people, and in dirt and water. People can be carriers of the bacteria without actually becoming sick. Because the bacteria are so widespread, it is surprising that such a limited amount of people become infected with the disease each year. In most cases, people are infected from ingesting contaminated foods. Some people are more at risk at contracting the disease than others, and these include the elderly, those with weakened immune systems, unborn babies, and newborns.
