Latest – Listeria food poisoning outbreak in US; symptoms to watch out for, foods to avoid
Meningitis or septicemia, characterised by fever and muscle pains, can result from listeria food.
Listeria food poisoning outbreak in US; symptoms to watch out for, foods to avoid
According to a news release issued on Friday by the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a listeria epidemic connected to sliced deli meat in 12 states in the United States has resulted in 2 deaths and 28 hospitalisations. Listeria infection can lead to listeriosis, a bacterial foodborne illness that can afflict those 65 years of age and older, as well as those with compromised immune systems. The bacteria can grow in unpasteurized dairy products or ready-to-eat meals and can withstand refrigeration. The CDC advised persons who are more susceptible to contracting listeria to stay away from meats that are sliced at deli counters until they are cooked to 165 degrees or until they are extremely hot. A deli is a business that offers prepared foods including cooked meats .
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In addition to causing a serious sickness when the bacteria travels outside of the stomach, listeria can be fatal for expectant mothers.
What is food poisoning from listeria?
The bacterium Listeria monocytogenes is the source of listeriosis, another name for listerios food poisoning. This bacterium can be found in certain animals, water, and soil. It can grow and thrive in frigid temperatures, like those found in refrigerators, and contaminate food.
Listeria symptoms
Symptoms of a listeria infection, also known as listeriosis, include fever, aches in the muscles, nausea, diarrhea, and other gastrointestinal problems. The elderly, children, pregnant women, and people with compromised immune systems are particularly vulnerable since severe instances might result in meningitis or septicemia “Dr. B S Ravindra, Director, Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Fortis Hospital, Bannerghatta Road, adds.
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What is the cause of listeria?
Commonly found in soil and water, Listeria monocytogenes can contaminate food through these mediums or by way of sick animals. Listeria is more likely to cause contamination in foods that are refrigerated than other bacteria because it can grow in cold temperatures, like refrigerators.
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Items to stay away from during a listeria outbreak Dr. Ravindra advises avoiding raw or undercooked meat, raw or smoked fish, unpasteurized dairy products, and several ready-to-eat items that can contain Listeria.
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