You’ve probably turned on the news and heard about foods being recalled because of listeria. Listeria is a type of bacteria that can cause listeriosis, a form of food poisoning. Listeriosis primarily affects groups of people with weaker immune systems, such as the elderly. By following some rules while purchasing and preparing foods, you and your parents elderly care provider can protect them from listeriosis.<\/p>\n
Listeriosis Symptoms<\/strong><\/p>\n Listeriosis has many symptoms, and not all people will have the same experience. However, if you notice these symptoms in your parent, they may be an indicator of listeria:<\/p>\n According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), listeriosis symptoms often begin anywhere from one to four weeks after eating contaminated food. However, some people have had symptoms on the first day after exposure and some as many as 70 days after.<\/p>\n Preventing Listeriosis<\/strong><\/p>\n There are a number of ways elderly care providers and family caregivers can protect seniors from listeriosis. Some of the things you can do are:<\/p>\n Elderly care providers can help seniors to follow food safety procedures by assisting them with shopping and storing purchased foods safely. Elderly care providers can also assist with food preparation and ensure the senior is keeping their hands and cooking surfaces and utensils clean.\n
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\nhttp:\/\/www.webmd.com\/food-recipes\/food-poisoning\/tc\/listeriosis-topic-overview
\nhttps:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/listeria\/faq.html
\nhttps:\/\/www.foodsafety.gov\/poisoning\/causes\/bacteriaviruses\/listeria\/index.html<\/p>\n