Outbreak of Listeria Infections linked to Deli Meats

October 25, 2020 11:54 PM

United States

The CDC, along with U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) and state and local partners, is investigating an ongoing multistate outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections linked to deli meats.

As of October 22, 2020, a total of 10 people infected with the outbreak strain of Listeria monocytogenes have been reported from Florida, Massachusetts, and New York. All 10 ill people were hospitalized. One death has been reported from Florida. In interviews with 9 ill people, all reported eating Italian-style meats, such as salami, mortadella, and prosciutto. They reported purchasing prepackaged deli meats and meats sliced at deli counters at various locations.

A specific type of deli meat and common supplier have not yet been identified. Listeria bacteria can spread easily to other foods and surfaces. The bacteria in a contaminated deli product may spread to other deli meats and cheeses in shared display cases or equipment at deli counters. A traceback investigation is ongoing to determine if there is a specific type of deli meat or a common supplier linked to illness.

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To read the CDC Announcement: cdc.gov

Source: CDC

March 3, 2021 11:58 PM

“Date Closed: 2021-02-22
Details: COCKROACH INFESTATION
Source:Orange County Health Care See Less”

March 3, 2021 11:56 PM

“Date Closed: 2021-02-22
Details: RODENT INFESTATION
Source:Orange County Health Care See Less”

March 3, 2021 11:28 PM

“03/01, chicken bowl with lettuce, queso, sour cream, black beans, brown rice, and salsa My sister had it but her bowl did not contain lettuce, queso, sour cream, or chicken. I ate it at 10 pm, started diarrhea at 2am, vomiting started 5 am, fever and chills and body aches started 2 am  See Less”

March 3, 2021 10:39 PM

“I ate there (Burrito Supreme and Nachos Belgrade on Sunday, Feb 28th. The next morning I woke up to hours of dry heaving and diarrhea. Chills (no fever) and sweats. I’m on day 3 and still feel horrible. The nausea has calmed down but still have diarrhea. Another thing is ways of anxiety and feeling... See Morefaint. See Less”

March 3, 2021 10:12 PM

“I had nacho fries last night, now it’s the next night and ever since I’ve been having severe chest pain (feels like heartburn/acid reflux). Feels like my chest has been burning with food stuck in my throat all day (but I don’t think their is). I’ve had acid reflux before once, but it went away after... See Morelike 20 minutes. I’ve been feeling this way for an entire 24 hours now and I’m very scared and in so much pain. See Less”

March 3, 2021 10:11 PM

“Husband and I ate fried lasagna at around 4:00pm. Husband started having diarrhea about three hours later. My bad nausea and diarrhea started at 9:00pm. See Less”

March 3, 2021 10:04 PM

“Date Closed: 2021-02-24
Details: RODENT INFESTATION
Source:Orange County Health Care See Less”

March 3, 2021 10:01 PM

“Date Closed: 2021-02-24
Details: COCKROACH INFESTATION
Source:Orange County Health Care See Less”

March 3, 2021 9:33 PM

“Deluxe fish sandwich 1 sick. About 12 hours before they started See Less”

March 3, 2021 9:23 PM

“I ordered the Buffalo sliders & a turkey wrap around 5:30 this evening , I went to school and at 8:30 I had diarrhea but didn’t think nothing of it . The next thing I know I’m driving home and started throwing up all over myself in my car !!!! I’m so upset because I actually like them and I never ha... See Moreve a problem but today they really messed me up See Less”

February 11, 2021 8:52 AM

“I had a sausage and mushroom pizza at 10 pm on Monday February 8, 2021. Woke up at 4AM with vomiting, diarrhea, and severe stomach cramps. This continued through Tuesday and Wednesday with the addition of bleeding from the rectum (a lot of blood). Much better Thursday. See Less”

February 18, 2021 11:58 PM

“The FSA announced the recall of Irresistible Ginger and Dark Chocolate Cookies by Co-op because they may contain pieces of plastic.

FSA advises consumers not to eat the recalled products. Instead, return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.

- Irresistible Ginger and Da... See Morerk Chocolate Cookies (200g). Best before: 2 June 2021 and 3 June 2021.

The presence of plastic makes this product unsafe to eat.

Check the full recall details on the FSA website food.gov.uk See Less”

February 27, 2021 3:33 PM

“2 person, got sick after 2 hours
We ate it today at around 21.30 with my friend and right now after 2,5 hours both are feeling nausea and diarrhea See Less”

February 11, 2021 5:57 PM

“The CFIA updated the recall of One Ocean brand Sliced Smoked Wild Sockeye Salmon by Orca Specialty Foods Ltd. because of possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The food recall warning issued on January 27, 2021 has been updated to include additional product information. There have been no re... See Moreported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product to date.

CFIA advises consumers not to eat the recalled products and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Check to see if you have the recalled product in your home.

- One Ocean Sliced Smoked Wild Sockeye Salmon (300 g). UPC: 6 25984 00005 3. Code(s): 11253

Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Symptoms can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache, and neck stiffness. Pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems are particularly at risk.

Check the full recall details on the CFIA website inspection.gc.ca

Source: CFIA See Less”

February 16, 2021 5:26 PM

“I don't know I had a 2 piece with mac and cheese Threw up at work for lunch 39 mins after eating
30 mins after eating See Less”

February 7, 2021 7:41 AM

“I ordered a few items but believe the chicken slider was the culprit
I have had major diarrhea with blood in my stool.... I had some chills as well, all taking place about 8hrs after eating it. So far I am on day 2, just the cramps and blood now. Definitely food poisoning. See Less”

February 11, 2021 9:14 AM

“I got sick after eating chicken wings. No name buffalo chicken wings, I ate them around 8pm on Feb 10th. Started getting sick 6:30 am Feb 11 See Less”

March 3, 2021 8:50 PM

“March 3, 2021, Ben and Jerry’s Peanut Butter Cup Just me. I got sick about  2-3 hours after I ate it. I suddenly felt lightheaded and cold then vomited. See Less”

February 17, 2021 4:51 PM

“it started on the fifteenth so three days ago ,
orange chicken it started the morning after we ate (we had ordered it around like 8pm and ate at like 9/10. three people got sick two ordered the orange chicken and one ordered a different type of chicken. there was one person who didn’t get sick and... See Morethey ordered beef
my family of four all went there and three of us ordered some type of chicken. the only one who didn’t get sick was my dad who ordered beef not chicken. we started having symptoms the next morning including diarrhea, nausea, dry heaving, fever, we are unable to eat anything now because it just makes us feel worse. i didn’t eat much of it because i took a few bites and noticed the taste was not how it usually tasted but everyone else said it was fine. i also now have a sore throat because of it. See Less”

February 9, 2021 12:32 PM

“chicken When got chicken dinner two got sick in a few hrs we got sick and are still sick See Less”