Yersinia enterocolitica

This microorganism is destroyed by heat, but can grow in a wide temperature range (32° to 106°F (0° to 41°C)). The ability of this bacteria to grow at refrigerator temperatures makes it all the more hazardous. Milk, poultry, and swine are some of the current reported sources of this microorganism. Read more »

Listeria monocytogenes

Like Salmonella, Listeria is found everywhere - in soil, vegetation, and water. Found frequently in the intestinal tracts of many animals, Listeria travels in the feces where it can end up in sewage and/or contaminate the water supply. Read more »