The CDC reported that as of February 8, 2024, 26 people were infected with the outbreak strain of Listeria. 23 were hospitalized, and 2 died. The CDC investigated some outbreaks connected to queso...
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BlogThe source of decade-long Listeria outbreaks was identified as cheeses manufactured by Rizo Lopez Foods
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In the newsTemperature status of domestic refrigerators and its effect on the risk of listeriosis from ready-to-eat (RTE) cooked meat products
A study provides insight into the temperature profiles of domestic refrigerators in the Netherlands and the impact on the number of listeriosis cases related to ready-to-eat (RTE) cooked meat products. A survey was conducted...
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In the newsCore Update April 24, 2024
CORE update of April 24, 2024: the CORE list of outbreaks and adverse events includes two activities. The outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium (ref #1218) in Infinite Herbs, LLC, voluntarily recalled 2.5-oz packages of Infinit...
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BlogThe outbreak of Salmonella in cantaloupes October-November 2023
The 2023 outbreak of Salmonella in cantaloupes hit the US and Canada in October 2023. It caused 5 deaths in the US and 6 in Canada. As of December 15, 2023, there were...
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In the newsAmy’s Kitchen Enchilada Verde Whole Meal was recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes
Amy’s Kitchen Enchilada Verde Whole Meal is being recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. It was made with cheese from Rizo Lopez Foods, according to a Publix website notice. Some Rizo Lopez products are ...
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In the newsFSIS Issued a Public Health Alert for ground beef due to E. coli O157:H7 Contamination
On April 20, 2024 – USDA/ FSIS issued a health alert for ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. A recall was not requested because the products are no longer available. The raw ground beef ...