The deadliest foodborne pathogen in terms of fatality rates is often considered to be *Listeria monocytogenes*. While infections from Listeria are less common compared to other pathogens like Salmonella or E. coli, the consequences can be much more severe, especially for certain high-risk populations.
Here are some key points about Listeria:
High Mortality Rate: Listeria
BrucePac, a Durant, Okla. establishment, is recalling approximately 9,986,245 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) meat and poultry products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
The ready-to-eat meat and poultry items were produced from June 19, 2024, to October 8, 2024. These products
Out of an abundance of caution, Reser’s Fine Foods is voluntarily recalling a limited number of meal kits due to the inclusion of recalled chicken from an outside ingredient supplier (BrucePac). The ingredient supplier (BrucePac) recall is due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Listeria monocytogenes is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal
Enoki King Mushroom Farm of Ventura, CA is recalling lot 4877 of its 5.3-ounce (150g) packages of Enoki Mushroom (Product of USA) 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
BrucePac, a Durant, Okla. establishment, is recalling approximately 9,986,245 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) meat and poultry products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
The ready-to-eat meat and poultry items were produced from June 19, 2024, to October 8, 2024. These products
Liverwurst is a type of sausage made from liver and other meats, along with spices. It’s popular in various cuisines, particularly in German-speaking countries. Liverwurst can be spreadable or sliceable, depending on its formulation.
Liverwurst, along with other ready-to-eat deli meats and pâtés, is prone to contamination by Listeria monocytogenes, the bacterium that causes listeriosis
Listeria, specifically the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes, poses a significant risk to pregnant women due to several factors:
During pregnancy, a woman’s immune system undergoes changes to support the fetus, making her more susceptible to infections like listeriosis. This altered immune response means that even a small amount of bacteria that might not impact others can
Jack and the Green Sprouts, Inc. of River Falls, WI is recalling its 5 ounce packages of Alfalfa and Alfalfa Onion sprouts because they have 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
During a deli meat Listeria outbreak, consumers should be aware of several important points to protect themselves and reduce the risk of infection:
Understand Listeria: Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that can cause severe illness, especially in vulnerable populations. Symptoms can include fever, muscle aches, and gastrointestinal symptoms, but in severe cases, it may lead
Why is the FDA concerned about Salmonella and L. mono in pet food?
Pet foods contaminated with Salmonella and L. mono are of particular public health importance because they can affect both human and animal health. Pets can get sick from Salmonella and may also be carriers of the bacteria and pass it on to