WHAT TEMPERATURE KILLS LISTERIA?
Listeria is one of the few bacteria to survive freezing temperatures and grow, albeit slowly, in a refrigerator.
The exact range for growth of Listeria is 39.2°F (4 °C) to 98.6°F (37°C).
To successfully kill Listeria using temperature controls, it must be cooked/heated at least at 165°F (73°C).
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