Status: Getting worse
Most Recent Data:
0.31
laboratory-diagnosed, domestically-acquired Listeria monocytogenes infections per 100,000 population
(2021)
Target:
0.22
per 100,000 1
Desired Direction:
Decrease desired
Baseline:
0.27
laboratory-diagnosed, domestically-acquired Listeria monocytogenes infections per 100,000 population occurred on average annually in 2016-18 2
Reduce the incidence of laboratory-diagnosed, domestically-acquired Listeria monocytogenes infections
Summary
Listeria monocytogenes are bacteria that can contaminate some types of food, including soft cheeses (especially those made with unpasteurized milk), raw produce, and deli products. Although Listeria infections are rare, they can be severe in some groups of people, leading to hospitalization and sometimes death. Interventions in food production, processing, storage, and preparation can lead to fewer infections.
Topics: Foodborne Illness, Infants, Older Adults, Safe Food Handling, Women
Workgroup: Food Safety Workgroup
1. Target has been revised. See Data Methodology and Measurement for more information.
2. Baseline has been revised. See Data Methodology and Measurement for more information.
