A Gram-positive psychrotrophic rod ________ is a frequent contaminant of dairy products and meat and survives phagocytosis.

A. Escherichia coli
B. Mycobacterium leprae
C. Clostridium perfringens
D. Bacillus thuringiensis
E. Listeria monocytogenes


Answer: E

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