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Listeriosis fact sheet
Listeria is an illness usually caused by eating foods contaminated with the bacteria known as Listeria monocytogenes. Listeriosis is a serious disease in pregnant women and people with weakened immune systems. Infection is treated with antibiotics.
- Organisation:
- NSW Health
- Topic:
- Food safety, Hygiene, Infections
- Target audience:
- General
- Service area:
- NSW
- Published:
- February 2026
- Last reviewed:
- March 2026
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Listeriosis fact sheet
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