Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
29th person dies in cantaloupe listeria outbreak
The death toll in an outbreak of listeria in cantaloupe has reached 29 after federal health authorities say an eighth person has died in Colorado.
Nov 3, 2011
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
U.S. officials pinpoint common sources of foodborne illnesses
(HealthDay)—Beef, dairy, fruit and certain types of vegetables are among the most common sources for the four major types of foodborne illness that strike nearly 2 million Americans each year, a U.S. government report finds.
Feb 24, 2015
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Publicly releasing inspection data on meat processing facilities could have 'substantial benefits'
Publicly posting enforcement and testing data corresponding to specific meat, poultry, and egg products' processing plants on the Internet could have "substantial benefits," including the potential to favorably impact public ...
Nov 30, 2011
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
One dead, babies ill from listeria linked to cheese
One person has died and three newborns have become ill in an outbreak of listeria linked to Hispanic-style cheese.
Feb 22, 2014
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Health
Traces of listeria found in Vancouver ready-to-eat fish products: study
A University of British Columbia study has found traces of the bacteria listeria in ready-to-eat fish products sold in Metro Vancouver, Canada.
Feb 27, 2012
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Unusual ice cream recalls raise questions about cause
Major recalls from two well-known ice cream companies due to the discovery of listeria bacteria raise questions about how the pathogen could have contaminated multiple ice cream manufacturing plants—and whether the discoveries ...
Apr 24, 2015
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Raw chicken bacteria on the rise in Europe: study
A type of bacteria mostly found in raw chicken meat that can cause diarrhoea and fever is on the rise in the European Union, according to a report from European food safety agencies published on Thursday.
Mar 8, 2012
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Food science expert explains why listeria is showing up more often in food recalls
Listeria, a foodborne pathogen, is the cause of 16 different recalls in just two months. A Kansas State University food safety specialist explains why it is appearing in products typically not associated with the bacteria.
May 6, 2015
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Medical research
New compounds discovered as candidates for new antimicrobial drugs against Listeria infection
Scientists at Umeå Centre for Microbial Research (UCMR) have discovered chemical compounds which are able to attenuate the virulence of the bacterial human pathogen Listeria monocytogenes. Their findings are published today ...
Mar 17, 2016
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
A nasty germ that can lurk in favorite foods
(HealthDay)—Recalls of assorted foods and different brands of ice cream over the past few years have put a spotlight on the germ known as listeria.
Jun 1, 2018
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