A total of 123 persons infected with any of the four outbreak-associated strains of Listeria monocytogenes have been reported to CDC from 26 states. Pennsylvania has reported their first case since the last CDC update. Twenty five deaths have been reported. In addition, one woman pregnant at the time of illness had a miscarriage. The… [Read more…]
October 18, 2011 by foodsafeguru
by Ben Chapman The intertubes are on fire today with speculation of what might be in a report that is due to be released by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration detailing the results of of the recent Listeria-in-cantaloupe outbreak that has been linked to at least 25 deaths and 116 illnesses in 26 states.… [Read more…]
October 12, 2011 by foodsafeguru
As of yesterday, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported a total of 116 persons infected plus 23 deaths and 1 miscarriage, with any of the four outbreak-associated strains of Listeria monocytogenes in 25 states. This is two more deaths than the previous report from the CDC. All illnesses started on or… [Read more…]
October 11, 2011 by foodsafeguru
by Doug Powell It’s not hysteria when 21 people die from cantaloupe. And the most important point for cantaloupe growers struggling with reduced sales linked to a Listeria outbreak happens about halfway through a Denver Post article today: “A federal report, expected in the next few days, may clarify the outlook, said Mike Bartolo, a… [Read more…]
October 4, 2011 by foodsafeguru
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today, a total of 100 persons infected with any of the four outbreak-associated strains of Listeria monocytogenes have been reported to CDC from 20 states. All illnesses started on or after July 31, 2011. The number of infected persons identified in each state is as… [Read more…]
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October 18, 2011 by foodsafeguru
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