Which pathogen is uniquely hazardous among common foodborne organisms because it can grow and multiply at refrigeration temperatures as low as 32°F (0°C), making cold storage alone an insufficient control for contaminated ready-to-eat deli meats and soft cheeses?

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Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes is psychrotrophic and can multiply at refrigeration temperatures (32°F/0°C and above), which is why time-temperature controls during cold storage are insufficient safeguards for Listeria-contaminated ready-to-eat products.

Which pathogen is uniquely hazardous among common foodborne organisms because it can grow and multiply at refrigeration temperatures as low as 32°F (0°C), making cold storage alone an insufficient control for contaminated ready-to-eat deli meats and soft cheeses?

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