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Listeriosis is a serious infection caused by the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes. It can cause fever, muscle aches, nausea, and diarrhea. In pregnant women, listeriosis can cause miscarriage, premature delivery, or serious illness in the newborn. Listeriosis can also cause meningitis, an infection of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord. Cooking food to a …