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FDA Investigation ongoing of a Listeria outbreak August 2023 - Unknown source
2 years ago •source fda.gov
United States
The FDA is currently investigating an outbreak of Listeria Monocytogenes. As of August 09, 2023, a total of 2 people infected with Listeria monocytogenes have been reported. No specific product has been linked to this investigation as of today. FDA has initiated traceback, this investigation is ongoing.According to CDC, Listeriosis is a serious infection usually caused by eating food contaminated with the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes, and Listeria outbreaks are often linked to dairy products and produce.
Some CDC recommendations to prevent Listeriosis:
- Do not eat raw or lightly cooked sprouts of any kind (including alfalfa, clover, radish, and mung bean sprouts).
- Don't let juice from hot dogs and lunch meat packages get on other foods, utensils, and food preparation surfaces. For people at higher risk avoid eating hot dogs, lunch meats, cold cuts, other deli meats, or fermented or dry sausages unless they are heated to an internal temperature of 165°F or until steaming hot just before serving. Wash hands after handling hot dogs, lunch meats, and deli meats
- Only consume pasteurized milk and milk products, including soft cheese, ice cream, and yogurt. Look for the word "pasteurized" on the label. If in doubt, don't buy it!
- Eat cut melon right away or refrigerate it. Throw away cut melons left at room temperature for more than 4 hours.
If symptoms persist, seek medical care.
Source: www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/investigations-foodborne-illness-outbreaks
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