As of February 1, 2022, 17 people infected with the outbreak strain of Listeria monocytogenes have been reported from 13 states.
Illnesses started on dates ranging from August 16, 2014, to December 30, 2021.
Sick people range in age from 50
Listeria Blog
Surveillance & Analysis on Listeria News & Outbreaks
The Listeria Blog, published by Marler Clark, Inc., PS, focuses on legal issues and developments related to foodborne illnesses, particularly Listeria monocytogenes outbreaks. It covers recalls, litigation, and public health alerts involving contaminated food products such as cheeses, pasta, dried fruits, and prepared meals. The blog reports on outbreak investigations, affected products, and the impact on consumers, including hospitalizations and fatalities. It also highlights Marler Clark's role in representing victims of food poisoning and their efforts in food safety law. The content serves as a resource for updates on Listeria-related legal cases, recalls, and food safety enforcement actions.
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Listeria found in Ready to Eat Chicken
By Bill Marler
USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) late Friday issued a public health alert due to concerns that ready-to-eat (R-T-E) chicken salad products produced by Simply Fresh Market, a Marietta, Ga. establishment, may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.The FSIS pubic…
Fresh Express and Dole Listeria Outbreaks
By Bill Marler
Fresh Express Lettuce – 10 sick with 1 death in 8 states – 2021
Illnesses: As of December 21, 2021, 10 people infected with the outbreak strain of Listeria monocytogenes have been reported from eight states: Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Ohio,
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Listeria Outbreak that began in 2016 is announced today
By Bill Marler
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
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Listeria Recall of Smoked Salmon
By Bill Marler
Oregon Lox Company of Eugene, Oregon is issuing a voluntary recall of various brands of Wild Cold Smoked Keta Salmon Lox, specific lot number 22821, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria rnonocytogenes, an organism which can
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Bean Sprouts and Soy Sprouts recalled over Listeria
By Bill Marler
The purpose of this announcement is to advise you that Fullei Fresh is voluntarily recalling Bean Sprouts and Soy Sprouts as a precaution due to possible exposure to listeria monocytogenes. Affected lots are numbered consecutively between 251 and 271. They…
Whole Foods recall cheese due to Listeria
By Bill Marler
Whole Foods Market is voluntarily recalling Cahill Cheddar Porter and Whiskey Cheddar Cheeses from 44 stores across 22 states because of a potential contamination of Listeria monocytogenes. Customers who have purchased should not consume and should dispose of the product.
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Tyson Listeria outbreak in two states
By Bill Marler
As of July 2, 2021, three people infected with the outbreak strain of Listeria monocytogenes have been reported from Delaware and Texas. Illnesses started on dates ranging from April 6, 2021, to June 5, 2021.
Sick people range in age…
Listeria Outbreak prompts Tyson to recall 8,500,000 pounds of cooked chicken
By Bill Marler
Tyson Foods Inc., a Dexter, Mo. establishment, is recalling approximately 8,492,832 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) chicken products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
The frozen, fully…
Cherry Juice recall over Listeria worry
By Bill Marler
Empire Fruit Inc. of Othello, WA, is recalling “SCORE Montmorency Tart Cherry Juice” because of a potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
The recalled product was distributed to customers in Auburn and Basin City, WA.
The recall was initiated after a routine…