Listeria can be present in raw, chilled, ready-to-eat foods and ready meals. It is especially dangerous for pregnant women and other vulnerable groups.
 

Raw milk can contain food poisoning bacteria so vulnerable people should not drink it.

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Raw food can carry bacteria that cause food poisoning. These bacteria can spread to other food through hands, utensils and surfaces. Clean as you go to stop them spreading. 

A quick splash 'n dash doesn't get your hands properly clean.

Cross contamination from raw poultry is one of the main causes of food poisoning at home.

To avoid food poisoning from bacteria like Listeria, heat ready meals until they are steaming hot all the way through. Never reheat a ready meal.

Use a meat thermometer. 

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Cooking meat properly is important to kill the bacteria that can cause food poisoning.