Epidemiologic and laboratory data show that queso fresco cheeses made by El Abuelito Cheese Inc. are contaminated with Listeria and have made people sick.
Since the last update on February 19, three more illnesses have been reported. As of February 23, a total of 10 people infected with the outbreak strain of Listeria monocytogenes have
Late Friday, the CDC, public health and regulatory officials in several states, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA-FSIS) reported that they are investigating a multistate outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections.
As of October 22, 2020, a total of 10 people infected with the outbreak strain of Listeria monocytogenes have
Outbreak appears to have begun in 2016.
As of March 9, 2020, 36 people infected with the outbreak strain of Listeria monocytogenes have been reported from 17 states. Arizona 2, California 9, Florida 2, Hawaii 3, Indiana 1, Kentucky 1, Maryland 2, Massachusetts 2, Michigan 1, Missouri 1, Nevada 1, New Jersey 1, New York
Almark Foods and the FDA need to explain why positive product tests and illnesses in 2017 did not stop positive product tests and illnesses in 2019.
As of December 17, 2019, a total of seven people infected with the outbreak strain of Listeria monocytogenes have been reported from five states – Texas, Florida, South Carolina,
As of December 17, 2019, a total of seven people infected with the outbreak strain of Listeria monocytogenes have been reported from five states.
Listeria specimens from ill people were collected from April 10, 2017, to November 12, 2019. Ill people range in age from less than 1 to 82 years, with a median age
According to South African press reports, it seems that there’s no coming back from the Listeria crisis that rocked Tiger Brands last year.
The unit’s revenues slid 79 percent in the six months ending in March, resulting in an operating loss of over R200-million.
The company now says it’s looking to sell its processed meats
According to heath officials in the US and Canada, the 31 cases share a related whole genome sequencing (WGS), but US investigators “did not identify a specific food item, grocery store, food processor, or restaurant chain as the source of infections.” However, Canadian investigators found their cases to be linked to “Rosemount brand cooked diced
Sorry, Mr. “Verde” – Green, I really could use my Spanish in a Listeria outbreak that has sickened well over 200 and killed 3 – and, that number is likely to rise.
According to Google Translate, and therefore the Spanish Health Authorities:
On Friday, August 16, Public Health of the Autonomous Community of Andalusia notified
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
Following the declaration of the Listeria outbreak in December 2017, a multi-sectoral outbreak response was initiated. Findings were shared by the Minister of Health, Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi at a public media briefing on 4 March 2018 (statement available at www.nicd.ac.za), and are summarized below. In addition, the National Department of Health requested a full recall
