Category: Listeria

October 2, 2011

Lengthy Distribution Process Worsens Food Outbreaks

Filed under: Listeria - 02 Oct 2011

But after the 15 days she spent in the hospital because of the listeria-tainted melon she ate and a related stroke she suffered, she said it may be awhile before she dines on her once-favorite fresh fruit. Ferda, a house …

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September 29, 2011

Listeria outbreak expected to cause more deaths across US in coming weeks

Filed under: Listeria - 29 Sep 2011

By Jeanine Skowronski NEW YORK (MainStreet) — Publix Super Markets is recalling spinach dip because it may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The possible contamination was discovered during a routine test for microbials conducted by the

28 (HealthDay News) — The …

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Canteloupe-linked listeria's toll expected to keep rising

Filed under: Listeria - 29 Sep 2011

OTTAWA – The Canadian Food Inspection Agency warned the public Wednesday not to consume some smoked ham products distributed in six provinces and recalled by its manufacturer over fears over listeria contamination. The federal health body said that one

Listeria outbreak: …

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CDC: Listeria Outbreak Deadliest in a Decade

Filed under: Listeria - 29 Sep 2011

Listeria monocytogenes is a “hardy” bacterium that is resistant to extreme hot and cold. This bacterium is pathogenic – meaning that it is infectious to humans, causing the illness listeriosis. Listeria is found in soil, water and the intestines of

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September 28, 2011

Experts fear listeria may be moving into produce

Filed under: Listeria - 28 Sep 2011

28 (Xinhua/GNA) — At least 13 people had been killed in Listeria outbreak traced to Colorado cantaloupes, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Tuesday. Of the 13 deaths, four were in New Mexico, two

By Jeanine Skowronski NEW …

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September 16, 2011

Colorado Farm Says Listeria Found In Cantaloupe

Filed under: Listeria - 16 Sep 2011

Four people have died after eating contaminated cantaloupe.

The listeria outbreak has been tied to Rocky Ford Cantaloupe. There have been 27 cases reported in six states. Four people have died.

More than 1400 cases of avocado pulp and 1800 cases of …

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Colorado farm launches recall after Listeria found in cantaloupe

Filed under: Listeria - 16 Sep 2011

15, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ — Roka Bioscience announced today that the company has initiated the external evaluation process for AOAC certification of the Listeria Detection Assay. This evaluation is the final step required to receive AOAC

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September 14, 2011

Cantaloupe warning issued after Listeria outbreak

Filed under: Listeria - 14 Sep 2011

An outbreak of listeriosis, an illness caused by the food-borne pathogen listeria, has killed at least four and sickened people across four states. Three.

Click here Cantaloupe warning issued after Listeria outbreak Originally published: September 13, 2011 4:52 PM Updated: September …

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