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Hello and welcome once again to the Amerex Blog! Lately we are hearing about more and more alerts related to the food safety of numerous pathogens… Particularly over the past year, a food alert due to the presence of Listeria<\/em> in sausages<\/strong> from Italy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Listeria monocytogenes<\/em> is a pathogenic bacteria that can cause serious illness in humans. In light of this situation, it is essential to be informed about the risks associated with Listeria<\/em> in products such as fresh sausages and to take the necessary measures to ensure food safety. Therefore, in this blog post we want to share with you how to explore the precautions to be taken into account when consuming sausages and how to protect ourselves from the appearance of Listeria<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How often can we find Listeria-contaminated sausages in the market?<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The presence of Listeria in sausages is a major concern in terms of food safety. According to the RASSF (Rapid Alert System Feed and Food)<\/a>, there have already been around 60 food alerts<\/strong> reported this past year due to the presence of Listeria<\/em>, all of which are serious or potentially of serious risk. Although the cases of contamination may be different, and this is a bacteria that can be present in a wide variety of foods, it is crucial to understand the importance of ensuring the safety<\/strong> of the sausages we consume, as they are far from being free from this risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Indeed, it is an issue to be taken into account and it is essential to know the preventive measures<\/strong> and proper procedures to minimize the likelihood of finding Listeria<\/em>-contaminated sausages in the market. By following the right best practices, storage and cooking practices, we can significantly reduce the risks and enjoy safe and delicious sausages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What could happen to us if we eat Listeria-contaminated sausages?<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The consumption of sausages contaminated with Listeria<\/em> can have serious consequences for our health. As mentioned above, Listeria monocytogenes<\/em> is a pathogenic bacteria that can cause the disease known as listeriosis<\/strong>. If we eat contaminated sausages, there is a risk of developing symptoms such as fever, muscle aches, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. In the most severe cases, especially in people with weakened immune systems, pregnant women and the elderly, infection with this pathogen can lead to serious complications and even death.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Therefore, we must be aware of the risks associated with the appearance of Listeria<\/em> in any type of food and take all the necessary measures to avoid its consumption when there are food alerts or suspicions of contamination. Food safety and consumer health must always be a priority<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are the indicators that sausages are spoiled due to contamination with Listeria or other bacterial species?<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It is important to be aware of certain indicators that could point out that the sausages are spoiled and contaminated with Listeria<\/em> or other bacteria. Some of these signs to watch for are the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n