Category: listeria

Every once in a while you hear about an outbreak of listeria. At those times, you’ve probably wondered just what is listeria, and how does it make people sick? First of all, experts point out that the name listeria, while accurate, isn’t a very precise term for these outbreaks. Listeria is the name of a… Continue reading Why Listeria Makes You Sick

A listeria infection can be a life-threatening condition — one that requires urgent medical attention. At the same time, many people who are infected by listeria may not require treatment at all. The type of treatment someone with a listeria infection requires depends on the patient and his or her symptoms. RELATED: The Signs and… Continue reading How Doctors Treat Listeria Infection

First the good news: Widespread listeria outbreaks are uncommon. Especially when it comes to big multistate outbreaks — the kind that make the national news and are linked to a specific food product — there may be only a few in a given year. (1) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is the… Continue reading Tips for Preventing Listeria Infection

Listeriosis is a potentially life-threatening infection caused by some species of listeria bacteria. But the signs and symptoms of a listeria infection vary widely depending on a person’s age and health status. All of this can make diagnosis a little tricky. “Listeriosis primarily affects pregnant women and their newborns, older adults, and people with weakened… Continue reading Listeria Infection: Signs and Symptoms

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is investigating two outbreaks of the bacterial foodborne illness listeria traced to packaged mixed salad products. One of the outbreaks, linked to packaged salads produced by Dole, has resulted in two deaths. The CDC reported that there have been 17 illnesses and 13 hospitalizations traced to Dole… Continue reading Listeria Outbreak Traced to Packaged Salads Results in 2 Deaths

Listeria infection, a potentially fatal foodborne bacterial illness that can cause severe diarrhea, nausea, and fever, has sickened at least 10 individuals and caused one death as of Friday, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC suspects Italian-style meats, such as salami, mortadella, and prosciutto, as the source, although the… Continue reading Listeria Outbreak Linked to Deli Meat Hospitalizes 10 and Kills 1

By the time you hear about a listeria outbreak on the news, public health officials have already been hard at work tracking that outbreak back to its source. The faster that source is identified, the sooner health authorities can contain it — and the fewer people will get sick. There was a time not long… Continue reading How Listeria Outbreaks Are Tracked

A deadly listeria outbreak linked to contaminated deli meat and cheese has infected 16 people in six states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). As of November 9, a total of 13 infected people had severe cases and required hospitalization, the CDC said in a statement. One person in Maryland died,… Continue reading Multistate Listeria Outbreak Linked to Deli Meats and Cheese

Muffins sold nationwide by retailers such as 7-Eleven, Stop & Shop, and Walmart are being voluntarily recalled by Give and Go Prepared Foods Corp. because of potential listeria contamination, according to an announcement from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The products — which have “best used by” dates of August 23, 26, 28,… Continue reading Muffins Possibly Contaminated With Listeria Are Recalled

More than 400 ready-to-eat food items sold under a variety of brand names are being recalled because of potential listeria contamination, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The recall by Fresh Ideation Food Group involves prepared foods sold in stores, vending machines, and trains in Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York,… Continue reading FDA Recalls 400 Food Items for Possible Listeria Contamination