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Protecting families from contaminated food and water
October 29, 2020
Listeria monocytogenes is a type of bacteria that can contaminate food, and when eaten causes a life-threatening infection known as listeriosis. Unlike many other germs, listeria can continue to thrive in cold temperatures, making it that much more dangerous. The… read more
Deadly Deli Meat Listeria Outbreak
October 26, 2020
Deli meats are the cause of 10 illnesses and one death in the United States this month. According to the latest CDC notice, the agency and the FDA are investigating a multistate outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections linked to deli… read more
July 15, 2020
When making a purchase at the grocery store, you expect the label to say exactly what is in the food. Sometimes you may get more than what is on the label. Sometimes, that unlisted aspect is a dangerous bacterium –… read more
Korean Enoki Mushrooms Cause Listeria Outbreak – Sun Hong Foods Recalls Enoki Mushrooms
March 10, 2020
Korean enoki mushrooms have caused a listeria outbreak, killing 4 people and hospitalizing 30 people. Here’s what we know about this Korean enoki mushrooms listeria outbreak. Outbreak Stats Enoki mushrooms have sickened people with Listeria in Arizona (2 people), California… read more
Hard-boiled Eggs Listeria Outbreak Leads to Death in Texas
December 19, 2019
The CDC has reported that there are 7 people sickened with Listeria in a multi-state Hard-boiled Eggs Listeria Outbreak. Of those ill, 4 have been hospitalized and one person has died in Texas. According to the CDC’s announcement: “CDC is… read more
Chicken Listeria Outbreak Hits U.S.?
August 25, 2019
A chicken listeria outbreak may be brewing in the United States and Canada. Early last week, Canada announced a listeria outbreak connected to cooked diced chicken. Within days, the United States Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced… read more
Canadian Chicken Listeria Outbreak
August 25, 2019
Canadian health authorities have announced that a cluster of Listeria infections appears to be linked to Rosemount brand cooked diced chicken. The product is now under recall. But it appears there is much we all need to know about this… read more
Raw Milk Cheese Leads to Listeria – Recall Initiated
July 1, 2019
For cheese lovers, a cheese recall is a tragedy. One such dreadful raw milk cheese recall was announced in late June when a sample of cheese produced by Snow Farm Creamery tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. It was a routine… read more
FDA Finds Concerning Listeria & Salmonella at Ice Cream Facilities
April 28, 2019
An FDA investigation of ice cream manufacturers following a series of foodborne illness outbreaks found listeria and salmonella in some facilities, according to a recent report from the agency. Some of the businesses were found to be in violation of… read more
Listeria Lurking in Cold Cut Meats
April 18, 2019
Cold cuts: that’s what I call deli meats. I’m not sure how many sections of the country use this term, but in New York, if you’re in a grocery store and ask where the deli meats are, you are sure… read more