Listeria monocytogenes is a human pathogen, growing readily…

Listeria monocytogenes is a human pathogen, growing readily in the human body. It poses a problem in food storage because of its ability to grow in refrigerated foods, such as unpasteurized milk or deli meats. An organism that prefers moderate temperatures, such as 25–40°C but is capable of growth at refrigerator temperatures is known as a___________.