3100 Ocean Avenue,
11235
New York,
United States
The New York City (NYC) Health Department is investigating a cluster of Listeria monocytogenes in Brooklyn, NY likely linked to ready-to-eat products from NetCost Market located in Brooklyn, NY.
As of date, 3 patients tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes and their clinical isolates are highly related to each other by whole genome sequencing (WGS). Diagnosis dates for these patients ranged from 6/30/21 – 7/20/21, all three reported shopping at NetCost Market located on 3100 Ocean Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11235 and purchasing ready-to-eat products from the deli counter prior to illness onset.
Customers who purchased ready-to-eat products from the deli at this NetCost Market prior to 9/5/2021 should discard the food immediately. NetCost management has worked closely with the Health Department and New York State Agriculture and Markets to ensure that the deli area is safe for consumers at this time.
In case you are experiencing listeria monocytogenes symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea, it is important to report it. It can help to detect & resolve outbreaks early and prevent others from being harmed, and it enables better surveillance.
For more details check:
www1.nyc.gov
Source: The New York City (NYC) Health Department