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
As of February 6, 2024, a total of 26 people infected with the outbreak strain of Listeria have been reported from 11 states: Arizona 4, California 8, Colorado 4, Florida 1, Georgia 1, Nevada 1, North Carolina 1, Oregon 1, Tennessee 2, Texas 2, Washington 1. Two deaths have been reported, one from California and
Over the last months, outbreaks and recalls have been a constant companion. This is why having a law firm with decades of experience with Salmonella, Listeria and E. coli makes sense.
Salmonella Charcuterie
As of February 15, 2024, a total of 87 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella have been reported from
The 2023 Frugals Listeria Outbreak:
2.1 According to the Washington State Department of Health, six Washington residents (five from Pierce County and one from Thurston County) developed severe illness due to infection with Listeria bacteria (listeriosis). Three of the individuals died. Genetic fingerprinting (whole genome sequencing) of the bacteria indicated that the same food was
There are a reported six cases with three resulting in deaths. We have filed two lawsuits against Frugals. State health authors have determined that the cause of the outbreak was the failure to properly clean the ice ream equipment in the Tacoma Frugals location.
What is Listeria?
Listeria monocytogenes (Listeria) is a foodborne disease-causing
The Listeria Outbreak
According to the Washington State Department of Health, six Washington residents (five from Pierce County and one from Thurston County) developed severe illness due to infection with Listeria bacteria (listeriosis). Three of the individuals died. Genetic fingerprinting (whole genome sequencing) of the bacteria indicated that the same food was likely responsible for
Facts:
Illnesses between February 27 and July 22, 2023
Six with Listeriosis
Six Hospitalized
Three Deaths
Five from Pierce County and 1 from Thurston County
According to the Washington State Department of Health, six Washington residents (five from Pierce County and one from Thurston County) developed severe illness due to infection with Listeria bacteria (listeriosis).
Cricket Creek Farm of Williamstown, MA is recalling 165 units of Sophelise cheese and 149 pounds of Tobasi cheese 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
The recall was voluntarily expanded on April 6, 2023, when the recalled product was epidemiologically linked with a multi-state outbreak of Listeriosis. The investigation is ongoing. If you think you may have become ill from something you ate, seek immediate medical attention.
Revolution Farms, LLC of Caledonia, Michigan is expanding the voluntary recall announced on
A total of 16 people infected with the outbreak strain of Listeria were reported from 6 states (see map). Sick people’s samples were collected from April 17, 2021, to September 29, 2022 (see timeline). The true number of sick people in this outbreak is likely higher than the number reported, and the outbreak