Total Adverse Events: 52
Report Date Ranges: October 17, 2023 – November 20, 2023
States with Adverse Illness Events: AL (1), AR (1), CA (1), CT (1), FL (1), GA (2) IA (1), IL (2), KY (2), LA (4), MA (2), MD (3), MI (3), MO (1), NC (5), NE (1), NH (1). NM (1)
FDA jumps in on Listeria Outbreak linked to HMC Peaches, Plums and Nectarines after 10 sick and 1 dead
The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with state and local partners, are investigating a multistate outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections linked to peaches, plums, and nectarines (stone fruit).
Total Illnesses: 11
Hospitalizations: 10
Deaths: 1
Last Sample Collection: August 16, 2023
States with Cases: California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Michigan, Ohio
Product Distribution: Nationwide
Federal
1 Dead, 10 Hospitalized after eating Listeria tainted peaches, plums or nectarines from August 2018 to August 2023
As of November 17, 11 people infected with the outbreak strain of Listeria have been reported from seven states – California, Colorado, Kansas, Illinois, Michigan, Ohio and Florida (see map).
Sick people’s samples were collected from August 22, 2018, to August 16, 2023 (see timeline).
Of ten people with information available, all have been
Listeria: Who is most susceptible? What are the Symptoms? What are the complications?
With likely all 11 reported Listeria cases linked to peaches hospitalized, what is happening to them?
Who is most susceptible to Listeria infection?
Several segments of the population are at increased risk and need to be informed so that proper precautions can be taken. The body’s defense against Listeria is called “cell-mediated immunity” because the
What can be some of the complications of a Salmonella infection?
With 17 reported Salmonella cases linked to cantaloupe hospitalized, what is happening to them?
Reactive Arthritis
Formerly referred to as Reiter Syndrome, the term reactive arthritis refers to an inflammation of one or more joints, following an infection localized at a site distant from the affected joints. The predominant site of the infection is the
Lead levels in Applesauce 200 times above FDA guidance sickens at least 34 Babies in the U.S.
FDA, along with CDC and state and local partners, is investigating reports of elevated blood lead levels in individuals with reported exposure to Apple Cinnamon Fruit Puree pouches manufactured in Ecuador and sold under WanaBana, Weis, and Schnucks brands.
As of November 16, 2023, there have been 34 reports of illness potentially linked to recalled
Gills diced Onions recalled after 73 with Salmonella – California and Utah hardest hit
CDC, public health and regulatory officials in several states, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are collecting different types of data to investigate a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Thompson infections.
Epidemiologic and traceback data show that onions processed at Gills Onions may be contaminated with Salmonella and may be making people sick.
As
Seven with Salmonella in Seven States linked to Victor Pet Food Recall
As of November 1, 2023, seven people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella have been reported from seven states – California, Minnesota, Oklahoma, Alabama, Kentucky, Florida and 1 not reported yet by CDC. Illnesses started on dates ranging from January 14, 2023, to August 19, 2023. One person was hospitalized and no deaths have
15 State Cantaloupe Salmonella Outbreak – Arizona, Minnesota and Missouri hardest hit
As of November 17, 43 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella have been reported from 15 states. Illnesses started on dates ranging from October 17, 2023, to November 6, 2023. Of 30 people with information available, 17 have been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported.
The numbers of ill people in 15 states:
Canada reports at least 17 with Salmonella linked to recalled Cantaloupe
43 people are reported ill in the United States linked to the same brand of Cantaloupe.
At least 17 people are believed to have fallen ill from Salmonella-contaminated cantaloupes, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency said late Friday.
Since November 1, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued recalls for Malichita, Save on Foods and Urban