Deli Meats
Deli meats such as hot dogs, ham, salami, bacon, chorizo, pepperoni, beef jerky, and sausages can all be sources of food poisoning. All of them can be contaminated with bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus and Listeria.
The contamination can happen during manufacturing and processing due to contaminated raw meat, poor hygiene, cross-contamination from unsanitized equipment, or poor cleaning practices. It’s good to remember that pre-packaged deli meat products have led to a smaller number in Listeria cases than deli meats packaged at deli counters.
For what it’s worth, you shouldn’t even consume deli meats, as they could threaten your overall health.
