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http://www.safefood.net.au/Safe+Food.htm
Listeria monocytogenes The organism is
widespread in the environment and is
carried by a number of domestic and wild
animals. There are several species however,
L. monocytogenes is the most common and
is pathogenic for both animals and humans.
foodborne transfer is considered the most
significant form of transmission. The
organism is very good at establishing itself
on food contact surfaces and survives well in
the refrigerator.
While normal healthy individuals can
become infected by L. monocytogenes those
most at risk are the elderly, the young and
those who are immune-compromised or
pregnant. The organism can cause serious
illness in these groups of people.

The foods commonly implicated in


foodborne outbreaks include cold deli
meats, cold cooked chicken, soft cheeses,
salads, smoked salmon and trout
The organism is not heat resistant however,
it is very tolerant of cold and can grow at
refrigeration temperatures lower than 1C
although growth at these temperatures is
slow.
Cleaning clothes must be disinfected and
paper towel used where possible to wipe up
residues from raw meats, fish and
vegetables.

http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~comm/vltdrx.html
has great videos
http://www.fda.gov/oc/opacom/kids/html/wash__hands.htm
food safety quiz
http://www.coolfoodplanet.org/gb/kidz/index.htm
http://www.safefood.net.au/content.cfm
http://www.scrubclub.org/home.aspx
http://www.abc.com.au/science/lcs/food.htm
http://chef.pct.edu/recipes/viewrecipe.asp?id=289 great food video
demonstrations
* Food Watch
* Food safety matters

www.foodwatch.com.au
www.foodsafetymatters.gov.au
(has links to other sites)

Food Science http://www.exploratorium.edu/cooking/

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