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

November 26, 2020 9:21 PM

“The FSIS announced the recall of approximately 1,115 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken breast products by Tarantino Wholesale Foods Distributor, due to undercooking, resulting in the potential survival of bacterial pathogens in the products. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due... See Moreto consumption of these products.

FSIS advises consumers not to eat the recalled products and to throw them away or return them to the place of purchase. The ready-to-eat grilled chicken breast items were produced on October 23, 2020. The cases containing the products subject to recall bear establishment number “P-8119” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to institution locations in California and were sold directly to retail consumers. The following products are subject to recall:

- MARY’S FULLY COOKED CHICKEN BREAST. 10-lb. cases. Lot code: 20297. Use by date 10/23/21.

The problem was discovered when the firm received a customer complaint that the ready-to-eat chicken product appeared to be undercooked. Consumers with questions regarding the recall can contact Marcos Tarantino, Quality Assurance Supervisor, at marcos.tarantino@tarantinosausage.com. Media with questions regarding the recall can contact Pete Tarantino, CEO, at (619) 232-7585.

Check the full recall details on the FSIS website fsis.usda.gov

Source: FSIS See Less”

November 26, 2020 5:41 PM

“i had a sandwich and soup from panera bread in monroe for lunch, and a chicken bacon ranch wrap from this cafe

woke up with diarrhea and the chills and now i can’t have thanksgiving so thanks See Less”

November 26, 2020 5:07 PM

“I bought Oasis falafel from the deli and got sick immediately. Threw up and had diarrhea for several days. I love Oasis hummus but this falafel made me sick. The expiration date was Dec 7 and I ate it on Nov. 24. See Less”

November 26, 2020 2:55 PM

“I ate chicken nuggets, now my stomach is irritating See Less”

November 26, 2020 1:15 PM

“I ate chicken nuggets and I went to doctor and he said it was bad See Less”

November 26, 2020 12:19 PM

“Food that he ate  My fiancé got sick after eating food from here yesterday evening. About an hour after he ate he started having bad cramps and diarrhea. Later at night he was vomiting and feeling nauseous. This morning he’s feeling really bad and Is  having bad diarrhea  and bad stomach pain  See Less”

November 26, 2020 12:14 PM

“Ate McCain ready to cook french fries where you prepare them at home in boiling oil. Loose motions after 3 hours of eating. Felt nauseous and gassy/farty after before diarrhoea. See Less”

November 26, 2020 10:32 AM

“We believe macaroni salad.  Hello, We all ate it last night. My son was the only one who ate the macaroni salad and had had diarrhea. There are two other reports on here related to the same restaurant and symptoms in the last 45 days. So maybe something they put in it or it was bad?  See Less”

November 26, 2020 9:29 AM

“Date Closed: 2020-11-23
Details: COCKROACH INFESTATION
Source: Orange County Health Care See Less”

November 26, 2020 9:29 AM

“Date Closed: 2020-11-23
Details: RODENT INFESTATION
Source: Orange County Health Care See Less”

October 28, 2020 1:32 PM

“Impossible Meat I ate Impossible Meat a few days ago. After eating it within 2 hours, I began to feel so sick. I got lightheaded and began to vomit badly. I started feeling better yesterday, and had Impossible Meat again. Not even an hour later, I became VIOLENTLY ill, and vomited again for an hour.... See MoreI felt lightheaded, weak, and almost felt like I was going to faint. See Less”

November 18, 2020 11:25 AM

“Ate a bag of cool ranch doritos, I noticed a slight weird beany taste about them but kept eating anyway. Soon after I felt extremely bloated & have been developing watery diarrhea for the past 2 days. I noticed a sudden fatigue & like I couldn't stay away, then bubbling in my guts along with a sudde... See Moren headache See Less”

October 30, 2020 9:47 AM

“Not sure 2/2 people got sick. The symptoms started 6 hours later and started with a sore throat then sneezing then coughing See Less”

November 17, 2020 11:36 AM

“I bought 2 cans of smoked oysters 11/16/2020. I only eat them occasionally. The can I ate was Batch #0125 SOYM 2100/01005, Best used by 05/01/23. The other can I have is 01008. I became violently ill after about 2 hours and still have diarrhea today, 11/17. See Less”

November 9, 2020 9:22 AM

“I ate about 16 hours ago and went to sleep and woke up middle of the night unable to sleep due to nausea and then i started back and forth with the bathroom due to vomiting and such im still sick now. See Less”

November 16, 2020 5:00 PM

“Company name: Kanan Enterprises
Brand name: Aldi Southern Grove
Product recalled: On the Go Sweet & Salty Trail Mix
Reason of the recall: Undeclared Almonds
FDA Recall date: November 12, 2020
Recall details: Out of an abondance of caution Kanan Enterprises announces the voluntary recall of ALDI... See MoreSouthern Grove On the Go Sweet & Salty Trail Mix 8 Pack Caddies 1.5 oz., Best By JUL 27 2021 due to the presence of almonds that are not listed as ingredients.  People who have an allergy to almonds run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. No illnesses have been reported associated with this recall.

The only item that is affected by this recall is ALDI Southern Grove On the Go Sweet & Salty Trail Mix a 1.5 ounce pouch bag with a UPC 4099100005202 and a date code of Best By JUL 27 2021.  No other products or date codes are affected.

Product was distributed Aldi stores in the states of CT, DE, FL, MA, MD, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VA, VT, WV. We were notified by a customer that almonds were packaged in bags of ALDI Southern Grove On the Go Sweet & Salty Trail Mix. Consumers with this reported product should not consume this product.  They should destroy it.  Consumers with questions should call 1-800-860-5464, 8:15 am – 5:00pm EST, Monday – Friday.

Check the full recall details on fda.gov

Source: FDA See Less”

November 26, 2020 9:21 PM

“The FSIS announced the recall of approximately 1,115 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken breast products by Tarantino Wholesale Foods Distributor, due to undercooking, resulting in the potential survival of bacterial pathogens in the products. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due... See Moreto consumption of these products.

FSIS advises consumers not to eat the recalled products and to throw them away or return them to the place of purchase. The ready-to-eat grilled chicken breast items were produced on October 23, 2020. The cases containing the products subject to recall bear establishment number “P-8119” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to institution locations in California and were sold directly to retail consumers. The following products are subject to recall:

- MARY’S FULLY COOKED CHICKEN BREAST. 10-lb. cases. Lot code: 20297. Use by date 10/23/21.

The problem was discovered when the firm received a customer complaint that the ready-to-eat chicken product appeared to be undercooked. Consumers with questions regarding the recall can contact Marcos Tarantino, Quality Assurance Supervisor, at marcos.tarantino@tarantinosausage.com. Media with questions regarding the recall can contact Pete Tarantino, CEO, at (619) 232-7585.

Check the full recall details on the FSIS website fsis.usda.gov

Source: FSIS See Less”

November 22, 2020 6:45 PM

“I ate Campbell Chili Mac with 21g of protein. Next morning, I’ve been throwing up, diarrhea and nausea See Less”

November 8, 2020 10:06 AM

“Bought a snoek fried fish & made me sick after an hour;
Ate a ready made fish made by their staff a few hours ago today, I had a running stomach after that. It’s sunday today & cannot afford to take sick leave from my work due to this. See Less”

November 7, 2020 2:50 PM

“Ate at 12:30pm and diarrhea started by 2pm. Three bouts so far. 11/7/2020. Jimmy Dean frozen sausage gravy bowl, See Less”