What was the most recent foodborne illness outbreak?
A Salmonella Poona outbreak that caused 907 illnesses was linked to cucumbers from Mexico. l This massive outbreak affected 40 states, hospitalized 204 people, and caused 4 deaths. A shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli O157:H7 linked to commercial chicken salad caused 19 illnesses in 7 states.
What are some foods that have been linked to foodborne outbreaks in 2020?
- Spinach and Spring Mix – Escherichia coli O157:H7.
- Peanut Butter – Salmonella Bredeney.
- Ricotta Salata Cheese –Listeria monocytogenes.
- Mangoes – Salmonella Braenderup.
- Cantaloupe – Salmonella Typhimurium and Newport.
- Ground Beef – Salmonella Enteritidis.
- Multistate Outbreak – Escherichia coli O145.
When was the most recent outbreak of listeria?
Listeria samples from ill people were collected from August 6, 2020, to October 30, 2020. Ill people ranged in age from 40 to 89 years, with a median age of 81 years, and 83% were female. All 12 people were hospitalized, and one death was reported from Florida.
What’s wrong with deli meat?
Lunch meats, including deli cold cuts, bologna, and ham, make the unhealthy list because they contain lots of sodium and sometimes fat as well as some preservatives like nitrites. Some experts suspect that certain substances used as preservatives in meats may change into cancer-causing compounds in the body.
What are symptoms of Listeria?
Listeriosis can cause mild, flu-like symptoms such as fever, chills, muscle aches, and diarrhea or upset stomach. You also may have a stiff neck, headache, confusion, or loss of balance. Symptoms may appear as late as 2 months after you have eaten something with Listeria.
Are eggs safe to eat now?
Properly prepared and cooked poultry meat and eggs are safe to eat, the FSSAI said. “However, to date, no evidence indicates that anyone has become infected following the consumption of properly cooked poultry or poultry products, even if these foods were contaminated with the avian influenza virus,” FSSAI said.