According to new data published by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), there were 179 cases of listeriosis reported in England and Wales in 2024. The 179 cases reported in 2024 are comparable to the previous year’s figures (177 cases in 2023) and levels seen in the years preceding the COVID-19 pandemic. The latest data show that while listeriosis can affect people of all ages, it poses a significantly greater risk to vulnerable groups, with the highest numbers seen in people aged 80 and over. Of the 28 deaths reported among 142 non-pregnancy cases, 12 were aged 80 years and over. Pregnancy associated infections accounted for around a fifth of all reported cases, and 43.7% of pregnancy associated cases (where known) resulted in stillbirth or miscarriage. In England, London had the highest levels of listeriosis (0.39 cases per 100,000 population), whilst the East of England had the lowest (0.23 cases per 100,000 population). In 2024, UKHSA investigated 7 listeriosis outbreaks across England and Wales, linked to various food products, including smoked fish, chocolate, strawberry mousse, garlic sausage, and pre-packed sandwiches. @ https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/listeria-monocytogenes-surveillance-reports/listeriosis-in-england-and-wales-summary-for-2024
