Listeriosis

Listeriosis is a foodborne infection caused by ingesting food contaminated with the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes. Although rare, it can be serious for those with weakened immune systems.

Our missions

  • Monitoring the epidemiological trends of listeriosis

  • Enabling the adaptation of preventive measures

  • Informing the general public

In brief

Videos, infographics, key statistics, expert interviews… Find the latest news and key information on listeriosis here

Cases of listeriosis linked to the consumption of ready-to-eat deli meats ...

infographics

The Story of a Food Recall

How does a food safety alert work in France? What is the organizational structure? Santé publique France outlines the process—from patient consultation to the issuance of an alert—in an infographic.

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About 600 cases of invasive listeriosis are reported each year in France

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leading cause of foodborne deaths in France

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Cases occur among vulnerable individuals: pregnant women and their newborns, people aged 65 and older, and immunocompromised individuals

Event

International Symposium on Listeria and Listeriosis

Information

Since 2015, routine surveillance for listeriosis in France has relied on the genomic sequencing technique developed by the National Reference Center for Listeria