Outbreak Investigation of Listeria Monocytogenes Initiated (1379)

United States

Listeria monocytogenes illnesses are being investigated by the FDA in an ongoing foodborne illness outbreak. A total of 8 people have been reported sick. The food linked to the illnesses has not yet been identified. The investigation is ongoing.

The FDA has identified this as an active Listeria monocytogenes outbreak investigation. As of the posting date of July 22, 2026, 8 illnesses have been reported. The product linked to the illnesses has not yet been identified, and the investigation remains ongoing under FDA reference number 1379.

The outbreak was identified through an FDA foodborne illness investigation. Officials continue to investigate the source of the illnesses to determine the food responsible for the outbreak.

Source: www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/investigations-foodborne-illness-outbreaks1379