UNFI is voluntarily recalling its 10 ounce packages of Woodstock frozen Organic Grilled Red Peppers because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes . Listeria monocytogenes is 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
What the UK can learn about Listeria from a US Lawyer
Public Health England, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) and the NHS confirmed that, following a retrospective analysis of Listeria cases that 9 cases including 5 deaths were linked to this Listeria outbreak.
The individuals that died were diagnosed and treated at:
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust: 2 cases (confirmed on 7 June)
Aintree University Hospital
Deaths and Illness in Hospitals due to Listeria Sandwiches in Britain and Canada
Three people have died recently in England from listeriosis with a link to eating pre-made sandwiches and at least three others have been sickened by the deadly bacteria. The patients died at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust and Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Liverpool.
Cases of Listeria infection have been reported in six
Raw Milk recalled over Listeria
The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Tuesday warned consumers in Tioga County and the surrounding area not to consume unpasteurized raw goat milk from Side Hill Acres due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Side Hill Acres is located at 79 Spencer Road, Candor. To date, the Department has not received any reports
Listeria Recall: Smoked Sockeye Salmon
Seven Seas International USA, LLC of St. Petersburg, Florida is recalling its 4 oz. Biltmore Smoked Sockeye Salmon, 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
Listeria Primer – What you and your family need to know
WHAT IS LISTERIA?
Listeria is a bacterium that causes a serious infection called listeriosis. Around 300 deaths are caused by Listeria infection each year, according to estimates from a 2011 CDC report.
Listeria bacteria are most commonly found in raw foods. Vegetables can be contaminated by soil and water carrying bacteria. Listeria is also found
What NOT to eat during a Listeria Outbreak or if you are Pregnant, Elderly or otherwise Immune Compromised – CDC warns of deli-sliced meats and cheeses
CDC and FSIS give consumers little information on what deli-sliced meats and cheeses to avoid.
The CDC and several states are investigating a multistate outbreak of Listeria infections linked to deli-sliced meats and cheeses. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA-FSIS) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are monitoring
Unnamed Deli and Deli Meat Linked to Listeria Illnesses and Death in Michigan, Pennsylvania, New York and New Jersey
The CDC and several states are investigating a multistate outbreak of Listeria infections linked to deli-sliced meats and cheeses. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA-FSIS) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are monitoring the outbreak.
As of April 15, 2019, 8 people infected with the outbreak strain of
Sandwiches recalled over Listeria
Great American Marketing Company of Houston, Texas is recalling Ready to Eat Sandwiches, Wraps and Salads 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 and elderly people and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer
Green Beans and Butternut Squash recalled over Listeria
Southern Specialties Inc. of Pompano Beach, Florida is voluntarily recalling select bags of Marketside brand green beans and butternut squash 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 immune systems.