As of August 23 2019, there have been seven confirmed cases of Listeria monocytogenes illness in three provinces: British Columbia (1), Manitoba (1) and Ontario (5). Individuals became sick between November 2017 and June 2019. Six individuals have been hospitalized. Individuals who became ill are between 51 and 97 years of age. The majority of
Why does the FDA worry about human contact with raw pet food, but FSIS does not have the same worry about human food?
From the FDA:
Pet foods and treats contaminated with Salmonella and L. mono are of particular public health importance because they can affect both human and animal health. Pets can get sick from these pathogens and may also be carriers of the bacteria and pass it on to their human companions without appearing to be
Consumer Reports: Leafy Greens at risk for Listeria
A new Consumer Reports test of 284 samples of fresh greens—such as lettuce, spinach, and kale—found six samples tainted with Listeria monocytogenes, a potentially deadly bacteria. The samples were purchased at several grocery store chains including Acme, Costco, Hannaford, and Whole Foods.
Two of these samples were packaged, prewashed greens—a spinach and an organic spinach-spring
Eric and Ryan Jensen – might consider going into some other line of work?
I represented 50 – including 30 who died – from the Listeria outbreak linked to cantaloupe in 2011. I have received a few calls today from former clients and friends who where shocked by this recent development.
According to recent press reports, Eric Jensen was charged in February in Seward County District Court with the
20 Years for licking ice cream, 0 Years for 10 Listeria illnesses with 3 deaths
I gave the office the 5th off, but had the opportunity to talk with Fox 10 about the “Blue Bell Licker.” According to the report:
Police in East Texas say they have spoken with the suspect in a viral video seen licking a tub of Blue Bell ice cream before putting it back in the
Ice Cream Plant: FDA finds serious violations of the Current Good Manufacturing Practice, Hazard Analysis, and Risk-Based Preventive Controls for Human Food regulation – and Listeria monocytogenes too
May 6, 2019
Warning Letter 575444
VIA UPS
Luconda M. Dager, President
Velvet Ice Cream Company, Inc.
11324 Mount Vernon Road
Utica, OH 43080
Dear Ms. Dager:
The United States Food & Drug Administration (FDA) inspected your Ready-to-Eat (RTE) ice cream manufacturing facility, located at 11324 Mount Vernon Road, Utica, Ohio from January 23 to
Its Science: the cause of South Africa’s 2017-2018 Listeria Outbreak linked to Tiger Brand Polony is NOT an open question
The definitive article on the devastating 2017-2018 Listeria Outbreak linked to Tiger Brand Polony dropped into my inbox by Anthony M. Smith, Nomsa P. Tau, Shannon L. Smouse, Mushal Allam, Arshad Ismail, Ntsieni R. Ramalwa, Bolele Disenyeng, Mimmy Ngomane, and Juno Thomas – Foodborne Pathogens and Disease – http://doi.org/10.1089/fpd.2018.2586
In South Africa, a progressive increase
FDA Reports on Listeria and Salmonella risks at certain Ice Cream Facilities
- FDA inspectors found Listeria in 19 of the plants (21 percent) and Salmonella in one
- More than half of the facilities (45) had 39 objectionable and 39 insanitary practices
- Six facilities were selected for extremely unsanitary practices
- The findings prompted three voluntary recalls,
According to an FDA Press Release today:
“Inspecting food facilities and collecting
Listeria Tainted Deli Meat Kills 1 and Sickens 7 others in Michigan, New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania
The CDC and several states are investigating a multistate outbreak of Listeria infections linked to deli-sliced meats and cheeses. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA-FSIS) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are monitoring the outbreak.
As of April 15, 2019, 8 people infected with the outbreak strain of
What does it cost to sicken 1,034 – killing 204 – with Listeria-tainted Polony in South Africa?
No amount of money can compensate for the loss of a child or another family member. I recall the Jensen Farms Listeria outbreak in 2011 that sickened 147, killing over 33 and the impact on the families. All the deaths were horribly memorable, but I recall two WWII vets who survived years of war only