Today, the Food and Drug Administration announced that it found Listeria monocytogenes in samples of Jensen Farms’ Rocky Ford-brand cantaloupe taken from a Denver-area store and on samples taken from equipment and cantaloupe at the Jensen Farms’ packing facility. Tests confirmed that the Listeria monocytogenes found in the samples matches one of the three different
CDC – 10 States – 35 Ill – 4 Dead – from Listeria Cantaloupe
A total of 35 persons infected with the outbreak-associated strains of Listeria monocytogenes have been reported from 10 states. All illnesses started on or after August 4, 2011. The number of infected persons identified in each state is as follows: California (1), Colorado (12), Illinois (1), Indiana (1), Montana (1), Nebraska (4), New Mexico (5)
Last Day for Cheddar’s Patrons to Receive Hepatitis A Vaccine
Today marks the last day that the City of Lubbock will be administering the Hepatitis A vaccine to those patrons of Cheddar’s Casual Café located on 4009 S. Loop 289 in Lubbock, Texas who may have been exposed to Hepatitis A from a restaurant worker. According to a report by Nicole Garza, there may
Pride & Joy Creamery (WA) Recalls Raw Milk – E. coli
The Pride & Joy Creamery of Granger, Washington is recalling raw milk sold at numerous retail outlets due to potential contamination with E. coli. While the strain of E. coli has not yet been identified, it is presumably E. coli O157:H7, which is most commonly tested for. According to a news report, Washington State
By Marler’s Count 45 – 51 Sick with 7 Deaths Linked to Jensen and Frontera Listeria-tainted Cantaloupe
As of last week the CDC listed a total of 22 persons infected with the outbreak-associated strains of Listeria monocytogenes have been reported from 7 states. The number of infected persons identified in each state is as follows: Colorado (12), Indiana (1), Nebraska (1), New Mexico (4), Oklahoma (1), Texas (2), and West Virginia (1).
$1,100,000 Judgment awarded in Texas Listeria Death
In January of this year Marler Clark filed suit on behalf of the family of Hermillo Castellano who was one four people who died as a result of consuming the contaminated Sangar celery. Castellano was in a San Antonio hospital with a previous condition in May 2010 when he consumed chopped celery. Three days after
Settlement Reached in Listeria Death
A confidential settlement was reached between the family of 87-year old John Powers and Whittier Farms stemming from an outbreak of Listeria linked to contaminated milk. The outbreak was responsible for the death of at least four.
A. News of the Outbreak
On November 27, 2007, a health department officer in central Massachusetts contacted the
In the middle of a Listeria Cantaloupe Outbreak what do you need to know?
Listeria monocytogenes:
(Listeria) is a foodborne disease-causing bacteria; the disease is called listeriosis. Listeria can invade the body through a normal and intact gastrointestinal tract. Once in the body, Listeria can travel through the blood stream but the bacteria are often found inside cells. Listeria also produces toxins that damage cells. Listeria invades and grows
Del Bueno Recalls Queso Fresco Because of Listeria
Del Bueno of Grandview, Washington is recalling all 16oz. size packages of Queso Fresco Casero Fresh Cheese with a date stamp of September 14, 2011 because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. A routine sampling program by Washington State Department of Agriculture revealed that the cheese is contaminated with Listeria
Two Ill in Missouri with one Death Due to Cantaloupe Listeria
The Springfield-Greene County Health Department has confirmed one of two people suffering from listeria has died. Health department officials say they are in the process of investigating both cases, but cannot confirm if either are linked to the cantaloupe recall out of Colorado. KSPR News has learned that the person who died did report eating