Listeria is a bacteria which can cause the infection listeriosis, according to the NHS. It is rare and in most cases can go away on its own, however, some can become seriously ill with the infection.

You may have heard the word listeria, but how much do you really know about it? Listeria is a kind of bacteria that gets in food and can make some people sick. It won't affect most of us.

The UK is grappling with a deadly Listeria outbreak traced to hospital desserts, highlighting the serious risks of this foodborne bacteria. YouTube Screenshot / WKOW 27 NEWS A recent outbreak of ...

Inspectors with the Food and Drug Administration are tracking a new outbreak of infections from Listeria monocytogenes. So far there are three confirmed patients. The FDA has not reported the ages ...

The news comes on the heels of a recent report from the FDA, which revealed that avocado peels can contain bacteria, including listeria and salmonella. The report is based on a two-year assessment ...

(CNN) — An outbreak of listeria infections linked with frozen supplemental shakes has made at least 38 people ill in 21 states, with 37 hospitalizations and 11 deaths, the US Food and Drug ...

Three people are dead and two are injured after eating chocolate mousse thought to be contaminated by listeria bacteria (Picture: PA/Getty) Listeria is believed to have left three people dead ...

(CNN) — Twelve deaths have been reported as part of an outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections linked to frozen supplemental shakes, the US Food and Drug Administration said Monday.