Is Listeria killed by freezing?
While refrigeration slows the growth of most foodborne bacteria, Listeria actually thrives in the cooler temperatures and can survive freezing, drying and immersion in high concentrations of salt, alcohol, acid and bile. The only way to kill it is to cook it to 165˚F.
While refrigeration slows the growth of most foodborne bacteria, Listeria actually thrives in the cooler temperatures and can survive freezing, drying and immersion in high concentrations of salt, alcohol, acid and bile. The only way to kill it is to cook it to 165˚F.
