With the CDC and FDA reported on a Listeria outbreak over the weekend and others still being investigated, what do consumers need know.
Listeria is a gram-positive, rod-shaped bacterium that is ubiquitous and can grow under either anaerobic (without oxygen) or aerobic (with oxygen) conditions.
A. The Prevalence of Listeria in Food and the Environment
Sandwiches sold in California, Arizona, Nevada and Washington.
As of May 9, 2025, a total of 10 people infected with the outbreak strain of Listeria have been reported from two states. Sick people’s samples were collected on dates ranging from December 3, 2023, to September 9, 2024. Of 10 people with information available, all 10
Despite depletion of their ranks at FDA, investigations are still being posted on the FDA”s Outbreak Table.
Investigations can be a long and winding road.
The FDA – and USDA – are still busy investigating outbreaks.
I am a firm believer that people and companies can change and improve after doing something horrible, but what happened should not be ignored. the International Daily Foods Association – and Blue Bell should not forget. Here is a bit of a reminder.
The Award:
Blue Bell Creameries of Brenham, Texas was recognized today with
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA-FSIS), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and state partners investigated a multistate outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections in 2021 through 2023. This outbreak was given the CDC outbreak code: 2107MLGX6-1.
The investigation began in July
For the outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes (ref #1286) linked to a not yet identified product, FDA has initiated an inspection.
For the outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis (ref #1288) linked to mini pastries, the advisory was updated on March 20, 2025. The outbreak has ended, and FDA’s investigation is closed.
For the outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes
CDC, FDA and public health officials in several states are investigating a multistate outbreak of Listeria infections linked to supplement shakes. Many people in this outbreak lived in long-term care facilities or were hospitalized before becoming sick.
On February 22, 2025, Lyons Magnus LLC recalled frozen supplement shakes that were distributed to food service operators
A new Listeria outbreak appears to be brewing.
The CDC is now tracking Salmonella, Listeria and E. coli outbreaks.
Interesting that FSIS was part of the shake Listeria outbreak investigation.
Listeria is a gram-positive, rod-shaped bacterium that is ubiquitous and can grow under either anaerobic (without oxygen) or aerobic (with oxygen) conditions.
A. The Prevalence of Listeria in Food and the Environment
Listeriosis is one of the most important bacterial infections worldwide that arises mainly from the consumption of contaminated food.[1] The disease is
