stackyFACTSYour fridge is supposed to slow down microbial life, but listeria just views the deli drawer as a refreshing winter retreat. Unlike most foodborne pathogens, Listeria monocytogenes continues to actively reproduce at near-freezing temperatures, making cold cuts and soft cheeses highly suspicious biological hazards.
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