Listeria (pronounced liss-STEER-ē-uh) is a gram-positive rod-shaped bacterium that can grow under either anaerobic (without oxygen) or aerobic (with oxygen) conditions. These bacteria multiply best at 86-98.6 degrees F (30-37 degrees C), but also multiply better than all other bacteria at refrigerator temperatures, something that allows temperature to be used as a means of differentiating
What you need to know during a Listeria Outbreak
Ingested by mouth, Listeria is among the most virulent foodborne pathogens, with up to 20% of clinical infections resulting in death. These bacteria primarily cause severe illness and death in persons with immature or compromised immune systems.
Except for the transmission of mother to fetus, human-to-human transmission of Listeria is not known to occur. Infection
Fresh Express salads linked to 10 Listeria illnesses with 1 death – Massive Recall
Key Facts:
Total Illnesses: 10
Hospitalizations: 10
Deaths: 1
Last Illness Onset: October 19, 2021
States with Cases: Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Virginia
A full list of recalled products is available on FDA’s website.
The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with state and local partners, are investigating a multistate
Nationwide Onion Outbreak will likely be over 1,000 by Christmas
As of November 12, 2021, 892 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Oranienburg have been reported from 38 states and Puerto Rico. Illnesses started on dates ranging from May 31, 2021, to October 25, 2021.
Sick people range in age from less than 1 year to 101 years, with a median age of
FSIS – Outbreak Investigations: Response to Botulism and E. coli
FSIS reports that is is following both an E. coli and a Botulism outbreak.
FDA announces mystery Listeria and Salmonella outbreaks that have sickened 67
The FDA updated its Outbreak Investigation table with two mystery outbreaks – Listeria and Salmonella, and two – an E. coli spinach and a Salmonella onion outbreak that are active.
Avocados are possible link in Canada Salmonella Outbreak
Food Safety News reports that in a public health notice, officials report a Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak of unknown origin is continuing to grow, with patients spread across five Canadian provinces.
As of Dec. 9, there were 16 new confirmed patients, bringing the tally to 79, according to the Public Health Agency of Canada. Four people
FSIS: suspect E. coli outbreak linked to ground beef
During investigations, FSIS may respond by posting recalls of FSIS-regulated products linked to illness or by issuing public health alerts. Following outbreak investigations, FSIS conducts after-action reviews to identify, share, and apply lessons learned with public health, industry partners, and consumers to help prevent future illness and improve future outbreak response.
The Outcomes & References
Marler Clark retained on behalf of child who suffered acute kidney failure due to E. coli tainted lettuce in 2019
A total of 167 people infected with the outbreak strain of E. coli O157:H7 were reported from 27 states. A list of the states and the number of cases in each can be found on the Map of Reported Cases page. The Public Health Agency of Canada also reported several illnesses that were closely related
Noodles in South Africa possible link to the deaths of three children – Updated – Howe instant noodles implicated
Dispatch Live reports that the National Consumer Commission (NCC) says it is investigating Grandisync CC, the supplier of Howe Instant Noodles, after finding “reasonable suspicion” that it supplied unsafe goods that posed a potential health risk.
Acting NCC commissioner Thezi Mabuza said: “The NCC has commissioned an investigation against Grandisync CC, who is a supplier