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Symptoms of a Listeria Infection Can Take as Long as 70 Days to Develop
Listeria, PathogensAmid reports of two ongoing deadly Listeria outbreaks linked to packaged salads, it's important for consumers to remember that symptoms of a Listeria infection can take as long as 70 days to develop. And that pregnant women with Listeria infections…
Deadly Dole Salad Listeria Outbreak Includes 2 Cases in Minnesota
PathogensTwo of the people sickened in the deadly Listeria outbreak linked to Dole packaged salads are from Minnesota, according to an update released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). A total of 17 cases and two fatalities…
2021 was the Year of the Packaged Salad Food Poisoning Outbreak
PathogensIn 2021, five food poisoning outbreaks were linked to packaged salads. Together these salad products, contaminated with E. coli, Salmonella and Listeria, sickened more than 80 people, three of whom died. Simple Truth and…
Hepatitis A Deaths Are Rare, But 2 Recent Outbreaks Include Fatalities
Hepatitis, News, OutbreakHepatitis A is a short-term liver infection caused by the highly contagious hepatitis A virus. The illness can last for months but typically isn't fatal. That's why it's notable that in the last three months, two restaurant-related outbreaks…
Four Ongoing Outbreaks Linked to Packaged Salads- 2 E. coli, 2 Listeria
E. coli, Listeria, PathogensThere are four ongoing food poisoning outbreaks linked to packaged salads right now, two for E. coli and two for Listeria. Among pregnant women, Listeria can cause miscarriages and stillbirths even if the mother only experiences mild symptoms. Consumers…
Organic Power Greens E. coli Outbreak
E. coli, PathogensAn organic power greens E. coli outbreak linked to Simple Truth and Nature’s Basket prepackaged salads has sickened 13 people in six states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Four people have been hospitalized.…
In MN, Fresh Express Listeria Recall Includes Lund's, ALDI and Walmart
Listeria, OutbreakIn Minnesota, the Fresh Express salad Listeria recall includes Marketside, All Fresh, Simply Nature, Little Salad Bar, and Fresh Express brand salads sold at ALDI, Lund's, and Walmart stores. Consumers who have purchased these products should…
Listeria Recall for Fresh Express Salad
Listeria, PathogensUpdated December 22, 2021 A Listeria recall for Fresh Express salad includes all of the salad made at the company’s facility in Streamwood, IL. Genetic analysis indicates that this recall is likely linked to a Listeria outbreak under investigation…
2021 a Big Year for Recalls, Outbreaks Linked to Salami, Italian Meats
PathogensIn any given year, it wouldn't be surprising to see a recall or outbreak linked to salami or another "Italian-style" meat. But 2021 was notable in that there wasn't just one, there were four recalls and two outbreaks linked to these products. Of…
USDA Beef E. coli Public Health Alerts Hit 10-Year High
E. coli, PathogensSo far this year, the USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued four public health alerts for ground beef contaminated with E. coli, the highest number since 2012 when it issued five. Generally, USDA FSIS issues a public health…
How Common are Deli Meat Listeria Outbreaks?
Listeria, News, PathogensDeli meat and cheese sold at NetCost and other stores has been linked to a deadly multistate Listeria outbreak. Health officials have not yet identified the specific brand or brands that are causing the illnesses and are warning people in high-risk…
The Lethal History of Listeria and Deli Meat
ListeriaA Listeria outbreak linked to deli meat that has sickened 16 people killing one of them is the latest chapter in the lethal history of Listeria in deli meat. Almost 20 years ago, after two of the most deadly foodborne illness outbreaks in the…
MN Stores That Sold Brie Recalled for Listeria
Listeria, PathogensA brie and camembert cheese recall tied to a six-state Listeria outbreak includes several stores in Minnesota. The recalled cheese, made by Old World Cheese Inc. of Benton Harbor, MI was sold under a variety of brand names with "Best By" dates…