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August 26, 2026 · Industry Watch

Listeria Warning Issued for Pakistan

Listeria Warning Issued for Pakistan

Researchers are calling for urgent public health action as Listeria infections rise across the country.

Scientists have identified Listeria as an emerging threat in Pakistan, urging the government to implement control and prevention measures. The warning comes as researchers highlight a worrying increase in infections linked to contaminated foods.

According to Food Safety News, the situation is complicated by the fact that human listeriosis is not currently a notifiable disease in Pakistan. This means there is no active surveillance system or targeted research in place to track the pathogen.

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