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What is listeriosis, the illness recently linked to a recall of plant-based milks?
Three people have died and several others are sick with listeriosis in an outbreak that triggered a national recall of certain plant-based milk.
WHAT IS LISTERIA?
The Listeria bacterium is found in soil, sewage and untreated water. It can also be found in foods such as meat, seafood, fruits, vegetables and dairy products.
HOW DOES THE BACTERIUM GET INTO FOOD?