Tag: Food Poisoning
Three Deaths Linked to Listeria-Tainted Milkshakes From Restaurant in Washington State
Genetic fingerprinting revealed the bacteria is same strain of listeria that hospitalized six people between Feb. 27 and July 22 in Washington's Pierce and Thurston counties
Listeria Cases Spur Recall of ‘Soft Serve On the Go’ Ice Cream
Outbreak involves Listeria monocytogenes infections potentially linked to the ice cream cups
Incidence of Foodborne Pathogens Back to Prepandemic Levels
Annual incidences of illnesses caused by Campylobacter, Salmonella, Shigella, and Listeria during 2022 similar to those during 2016 to 2018
Foodborne Illness Outbreaks Most Often Involve Norovirus
About 40 percent of outbreaks had at least one factor linked to food contamination by ill or infectious food worker
More Than 400 Snacks, Sandwiches Recalled Over Listeria Concerns
Products recalled after environmental samples tested positive for L. monocytogenes; no reports of illness so far
52,000 Pounds of Sausage Products Recalled Due to Listeria Danger
There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions after eating these products
FDA Food Safety Program Needs a Revamp: Panel
Program needs an overhaul with greater attention paid to strong leadership and a more proactive culture
16 Illnesses, One Death Reported From Listeria in Deli Meat, Cheese
Many of the 16 who got sick are of Eastern European background or speak Russian and ate food from deli counters
Incidence of Infections Caused by Salmonella Reduced in 2021
Increase seen in incidence of infections caused by Cyclospora, Yersinia, and Vibrio; no change found in incidence of infections caused by other pathogens
Freeze-Dried Organic Blueberries Recalled Due to Lead Levels
So far, no reports of illness have been documented
