10. Listeriosis is most commonly transmitted into food from a. Infected cattle b

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10. Listeriosis is most commonly transmitted into food from a. Infected cattle b. Infected poultry c. Human feces d. The food production environment e. None of the above 10. Listeriosis is most commonly transmitted into food from a. Infected cattle b. Infected poultry c. Human feces d. The food production environment e. None of the above 10. Listeriosis is most commonly transmitted into food from a. Infected cattle b. Infected poultry c. Human feces d. The food production environment e. None of the above

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A) infected cattle.

Listeria monocytogenes is found in soil and water. Vegetables can become contaminated from the soil or from manure used as fertilizer. Animals can carry the bacterium without appearing ill and can contaminate foods of animal origin such as meats and dairy products.

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