Listeria bacteria found in more food products

Hygiene officers have uncovered more products contaminated with the listeria bacteria which has already killed 14 people in the Czech Republic. The bacteria has already been found in a variety of soft cheeses, salads and fish and most recently it was uncovered in bacon sold in the Litomerice region. Over 90 people have been taken ill with listeria-poisoning in the past few months and medical experts say children and elderly people are particularly vulnerable. The spread of listeria is said to be the result of poor storage conditions, enhanced by the mild weather.