This is a stunning piece of both journalism and photo journalism by Nomatter Ndebele and Thom Pierce of the Maverick Citizen
Thank you for taking the time to tell these peoples’ stories.
The victims of the 2017 listeriosis tragedy and
This is a stunning piece of both journalism and photo journalism by Nomatter Ndebele and Thom Pierce of the Maverick Citizen
Thank you for taking the time to tell these peoples’ stories.
The victims of the 2017 listeriosis tragedy and…
Listeria (pronounced liss-STEER-ē-uh) is a gram-positive rod-shaped bacterium that can grow under either anaerobic (without oxygen) or aerobic (with oxygen) conditions. These bacteria multiply best at 86-98.6 degrees F (30-37 degrees C), but also multiply better than all other bacteria…
Ingested by mouth, Listeria is among the most virulent foodborne pathogens, with up to 20% of clinical infections resulting in death. These bacteria primarily cause severe illness and death in persons with immature or compromised immune systems.
Except for the…
Fresh Express is recalling products produced within their Streamwood, IL facility because of potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Frank Yiannas, FDA Deputy Commissioner for Food Policy and Response, responded to the recall with this statement
“The FDA, along with the…
Listeria monocytogenes (Listeria) is a foodborne disease-causing bacterium; the disease is called listeriosis. Listeria can invade the body through a normal and intact gastrointestinal tract. Once in the body, Listeria can travel through the blood stream…
The following quote is attributed to Frank Yiannas, FDA Deputy Commissioner for Food Policy and Response
“The FDA, along with the CDC and our state and local partners, is working to investigate a multistate outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections. To…
Key Facts:
Total Illnesses: 10
Hospitalizations: 10
Deaths: 1
Last Illness Onset: October 19, 2021
States with Cases: Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Virginia
A full list of recalled products is available on FDA’s website.…
On November 9, 2021, the Oklahoma Supreme Court set aside a $465 million verdict against Johnson & Johnson (J&J) in State ex rel. Hunter v. Johnson & Johnson, 2021 OK 54. In 2017, the State of Oklahoma sued three…
As of November 12, 2021, 892 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Oranienburg have been reported from 38 states and Puerto Rico. Illnesses started on dates ranging from May 31, 2021, to October 25, 2021.
Sick people range…