El Abuelito Cheese of Paterson, NJ is recalling all Queso Fresco (Fresh, soft cheese) products, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy
Foodborne Illness Outbreaks
El Abuelito Queso Fresco tied to Listeria Outbreak that hospitalizes seven
On February 16, 2021, Connecticut official found Listeria in samples of El Albuelito brand queso fresco cheese collected from a store where a sick person bought Hispanic-style fresh and soft cheeses. Investigators are working to confirm if the Listeria bacteria found in this queso fresco is the same bacteria making people sick in this outbreak.…
Queso Fresco linked to Listeria Illnesses in four States
Connecticut, Maryland, New York and Virginia.
As of February 11, 2021, seven people infected with the outbreak strain of Listeria monocytogenes have been reported from four states. Illnesses started on dates ranging from October 20, 2020, to January 22, 2021, with six recent illnesses in 2021.
The true number of sick people in an outbreak…
A dozen sick with 1 death from Listeria tainted Deli Meat – no common source found
As of January 26, 2021, a total of 12 people infected with the outbreak strain of Listeria monocytogenes were reported from four states. A list of the states and the number of cases in each can be found on the Map of Reported Cases page.
Listeria samples from ill people were collected from August 6,…
Another Leafy Green E. coli Outbreak sickens 40 in 19 States with no common source
As of December 18, 2020, a total of 40 people infected with the outbreak strain of E. coli O157:H7 were reported from 19 states.
Illnesses started on dates ranging from August 10, 2020, to October 31, 2020. Ill people ranged in age from 1 to 85 years, with a median age of 33 years, and…
Three E. coli Outbreaks – Two seem to be over – 89 Sick, 5 with Kidney Failure and 1 Death
As of December 16, 2020, a total of 18 people infected with the outbreak strain of E. coli O157:H7 were reported from nine states.
Illnesses started on dates ranging from September 2, 2020, to November 6, 2020. Ill people ranged in age from 8 to 71 years, with a median age of 28 years, and…
159 sick after eating AFC Sushi from Harris Teeter in Concord North Carolina
Pathogen not yet announced that has caused illnesses.
Cabarrus Health Alliance (CHA) and Harris Teeter officials are investigating multiple reports of illness linked to AFC sushi purchased and eaten from Harris Teeter at 358 George W. Liles Pkwy NW, Concord and Harris Teeter at 1245 Concord Parkway North, Concord. Those ill are experiencing symptoms of…
Mystery E. coli outbreak sickens 39 in 18 states linked to variety of leafy greens, like spinach, romaine lettuce, iceberg lettuce, and mixed bag lettuce – 4 with kidney failure
The CDC reports as of November 19, 2020, a total of 39 people infected with the outbreak strain of E. coli O157:H7 have been reported from 18 states.
Illnesses started on dates ranging from August 10, 2020, to October 23, 2020. Ill people range in age from 1 to 85 years, with a median age…
1071 sick with Cyclospora linked to Fresh Express bagged salad mix containing iceberg lettuce, carrots, and red cabbage
As of November 4, 2020, 370 confirmed cases of Cyclospora illness were reported in the following provinces and territories: British Columbia (1), Ontario (255), Quebec (105), New Brunswick (1), Newfoundland and Labrador (6), and Nunavut (2). Individuals became sick between mid-May and late August 2020. Ten individuals were hospitalized. No deaths were reported. Individuals who…
Marler Clark updates About E. coli – what you need to know
E. coli strains are grouped together into serogroups and serotypes based on differences in antigens in their cell walls (somatic, or “O” antigens) and flagella (“H” antigens). Non-motile strains may carry the added designation “NM.” The O antigen number corresponds to the serogroup and the O:H antigen number combination corresponds to the serotype. Specific O…