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Courtenay Higgins, a spokeswoman for Marathon, said preliminary test results showed the company's hot dogs may not have caused the listeriosis cases. "The actions that the CDC is taking are part of their normal, routine procedure in any inquiry," she said. (CBS News -- Evening News)
Cheese laws cause a stink Nov 3, 2009
Raw-milk cheese is made from milk that has not been subjected to pasteurisation or an equivalent process to remove bacteria that can cause listeriosis, typhoid fever, tuberculosis, diphtheria and brucellosis. Just how high the risk is and how much flavour is lost through pasteurisation is a long debate well argued during the past few years. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Soft cheese debate rubs raw Oct 27, 2009
Raw milk cheese is made from milk that has not been subjected to pasteurisation or an equivalent process to remove bacteria that can cause listeriosis, typhoid fever, tuberculosis, diphtheria and brucellosis. Just how high the risk is and how much flavour is lost through pasteurisation is a long debate well argued during the past few years. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Selenium deficiency impairs host innate immune response and induces susceptibility to Listeria monocytogenes infection Oct 24, 2009
Se-deficient mouse models of listeriosis were used to study the innate immune response during the course of L. monocytogenes infection. Blood samples from mouse models were used for Se status. (BioMed Central)
Feds seek injunction against Oakland sandwich maker Oct 17, 2009
The government alleged that REL s made and distributed sandwiches contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, or L. mono, which causes the potentially fatal disease listeriosis. It said FDA investigators found L. mono inside REL s production facility on numerous occasions since 2002 and routine laboratory testing by the Department of Defense and the Food and Drug Branch of the California Department of Public Health found L. mono in the company s processing plant and finished sandwiches. (East Bay Business Times, CA)
Message to Coos Bay: Get along or lose businesses (2185) Oct 16, 2009
bacteria causing listeriosis in 11% o Yersinia enterocolitica bacteria causing yersiniosis in 11% o Pasturella spp. bacteria causing Pasturellosis in 6% o Pseudomonas spp. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Health Tip: Help Prevent Listeriosis During Pregnancy Oct 13, 2009
(HealthDay News) -- Listeriosis is a bacterial infection that's contracted from contaminated food or drink ... The U.S. Department of Agriculture offers this advice about how pregnant women can reduce their risk of contracting listeriosis. (MEDLINEplus)
UBC researchers identify key behavior of immune response to Listeria Oct 6, 2009
Listeria is the bacteria that causes listeriosis, a food-borne infection that caused 22 deaths in Canada in an August 2008 outbreak in meat products produced by Maple Leaf Foods. "We know a great deal about how our body's adaptive immune system reacts to viruses but generally very little about immune response against bacterial infections," says Wilfred Jefferies, a professor at UBC's Michael Smith Laboratories and Biomedical Research Centre. (EurekAlert!)
New Way Deadly Food-borne Bacteria Is Spread Sep 25, 2009
In 2002, a multi-state outbreak of listeriosis the serious disease caused by Listeria -- resulted in 46 confirmed cases, seven deaths and three stillbirths or miscarriages ... From January to August 1985, there was another outbreak with 142 cases of listeriosis. (Science Daily)
Listeria L-forms: Discovery Of An Unusual Form Of Bacterial Life Sep 20, 2009
Pathologists sometimes reported small bubble-shaped objects in brain sections from animals that had died of listeriosis, but it has hitherto been impossible to classify these properly ... (May 11, 2006) A team of researchers working at the University of Bristol has found a potential new treatment for listeriosis, a deadly form of food poisoning. (Science Daily)
Brief power outage hits most of Kauai Sep 6, 2009
The Department of Health yesterday said Kellogg has recalled the products due to possible contamination that can cause listeriosis, an uncommon but potentially serious disease. The recall covers certain packages of 10-count Kellogg's Eggo Cinnamon Toast Waffles and eight-count Kellogg's Eggo Toaster Swirlz Cinnamon Roll Minis. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Hawaii issues warning on Kellogg's Eggo products Sep 5, 2009
The Hawai'i State Department of Health is warning consumers not to eat Kellogg's Eggo Cinnamon Toast Waffles and Kellogg's Eggo Toaster Swirlz Cinnamon Roll Minis due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, which can cause listeriosis, an uncommon but potentially serious disease ... Consuming food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes can cause listeriosis ... A person with listeriosis has fever, muscle aches and sometimes gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea or diarrhea. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Let go of that Eggo, state officials warn00004000 Sep 5, 2009
The Department of Health said today that Kellogg has recalled the products due to possible contamination that can cause listeriosis, an uncommon but potentially serious disease ... People with listeriosis have fever and muscle aches, and sometimes gastrointestinal symptoms, such as nausea or diarrhea ... The Department of Health said today that Kellogg has recalled the products due to possible contamination that can cause listeriosis, an uncommon but potentially serious disease. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Mango seeds may protect against deadly food bacteria Aug 14, 2009
Christina Engels has found a way to turn the throwaway kernels in mangos into a natural food preservative that could help prevent Listeriosis outbreaks like the one that killed 21 Canadians last year. The findings can also apply to other fruit seeds like grapes, said Engels, who conducted the research to earn her master's degree from the Department of Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science at the U of A. The research is published in the latest Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. (EurekAlert!)
Virgin Blue liable for chicken-wrap compensation: lawyer Aug 7, 2009
He said there has been a spike in Listeriosis cases in 2009, with nine recorded in Queensland and 56 across Australia ... Listeriosis symptoms include fever, headache, tiredness, aches and pains, diarrhoea, nausea and abdominal cramps. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Cannibalistic Cells May Help Prevent Infections Aug 6, 2009
The next step, Dr. Levine said, is to begin studying the efficacy of a new autophagy-inducing molecule in treating a number of intracellular bacterial infections including salmonellosis, tuberculosis, tularemia and listeriosis. Other UT Southwestern researchers involved in the study were Dr. Kailiang Jia, lead author and instructor in internal medicine; Dr. Muhammad Akbar, clinical instructor in internal medicine; Dr. Qihua Sun, research scientist in internal medicine; Beverley Adams-Huet,... (Science Daily)
Alcohol use can disrupt childs sleep Aug 5, 2009
Danielle Flack, dietician at Richland County Public Health, said women should particularly watch out for deli meat, as it can lead to listeriosis and create problems during pregnancy. "If you're going to eat those, they suggest you heat them to steaming hot before you consume them," she said. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
* World News Quick Take Aug 1, 2009
Greenpeace Canada also raised concerns, saying: Releasing SmartStax without evaluating safety, just a day after the release of the blistering report on the listeriosis crisis, confirms deep structural problems and government mismanagement of GE foods and crops. SmartStax, produced by Monsanto and Dow AgroSciences, contains two genetic modifications increasing resistance to weed killers and six to protect it from insects. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Officials say contaminated egg salad sold in NH Jul 31, 2009
Symptoms of listeriosis include fever, muscle aches, nausea and vomiting. If the infection spreads, symptoms can include headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance or convulsions. (Concord Monitor)
No Safety Assessment of GE Corn by Health Canada - Canada Ignores International Food Safety Guidelines Jul 29, 2009
"Releasing 'SmartStax' without evaluating safety, just a day after the release of the blistering report on the listeriosis crisis, confirms deep structural problems and government mis-management of GE foods and crops," said Eric Darier from Greenpeace Canada. For further information: Lucy Sharratt, Canadian Biotechnology Action Network, (613) 241-2267 ext. (Canada Newswire)
Investigator Wants No Charges Brought Against Maple Leaf on Food Outbreak Jul 22, 2009
July 21 (Bloomberg) -- An investigator who probed last years outbreak of listeriosis in Canadian meat products said no criminal or civil charges should be brought against Maple Leaf Foods Inc., or anyone else, because there were too many contributing factors. Sheila Weatherill, who made the comment at a press conference in Ottawa where she released her report, also said the Canadian government should ask a third party to review the workload and number of its food inspectors. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Justice Department Files Suit Against Cheese Manufacturer Jul 8, 2009
Listeriosis, the illness caused by Listeria monocytogenes, can be serious and sometimes cause fatal infections in young children, frail or older people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may experience only short-term symptoms, such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection in pregnant women can cause miscarriages and stillbirths. (PR Newswire)
A mother tries to explain to her child why she can never leave her alone Jun 20, 2009
When I did a Google search for Listeria poisoning the other day, the first site that came up was a fact sheet on Listeriosis. from a law firm that specializes in food poisoning cases. (Boston Globe)
UCB's CIMZIA(R) (certolizumab pegol) Approved by the U.S. FDA for Adult Patients Suffering From Moderate to Severe Rheumatoid Arthritis May 14, 2009
Among opportunistic infections, tuberculosis, histoplasmosis, aspergillosis, candidiasis, coccidioidomycosis, listeriosis, and pneumocystosis were the most common. Treatment with CIMZIA should not be initiated in patients with an active infection, including clinically important localized infections. (PR Newswire)
Its time to talk about food safety May 3, 2009
In addition, they are more likely to suffer the more serious side effects from foodborne illness, including meningitis from listeriosis or arthritis from salmonellosis. People with special risk for foodborne illness include. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Food safety body hampered listeriosis probe, report says Apr 18, 2009
Alarm bells first went off last July 16, when two residents of a nursing home in Toronto became ill with listeriosis ... The listeriosis outbreak was traced to deli meats from a Maple Leaf Foods plant in Toronto ... Ontario's Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. David Williams answers questions at a news conference in Toronto on Friday after releasing his report on the 2008 listeriosis outbreak in Ontario. (Globe and Mail)
DHHS warns residents about recalled sprouts Apr 11, 2009
Listeriosis is a serious infection caused by eating food contaminated with the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes ... "Listeriosis can be a very serious illness," said Dr. Jos Montero, Director of Public Health at DHHS, "and we want to make sure that this alert goes out as some people are at increased risk, especially pregnant women. We are urging the public to check labelsand not to consume any of the recalled products." ... gov. For specific questions about listeriosis, call the DHHS Division... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Listeria risk prompts Conn. sprout recall Apr 11, 2009
The company says there have been no cases of Listeriosis reported in connection with the products. The recall is a precaution. (MSNBC -- Health)
Amalgamated Produce, Inc. Recalls Sprouts in the North Eastern United States Because of Possible Health Risk Apr 10, 2009
There have been no cases of Listeriosis reported to date in connection with these products and API is issuing this recall as a precaution. Amalgamated Produce, Inc. voluntarily recalled these sprouts after laboratory analysis in a finished product sample collected by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets tested positive. (U.S. Food and Drug Administration -- Alerts)
New, More Effective Nisin Antibiotics Combat Superbugs And Food Diseases Apr 5, 2009
(May 11, 2006) A team of researchers working at the University of Bristol has found a potential new treatment for listeriosis, a deadly form of food poisoning. Their work is reported in Nature. (Science Daily)
Hot Solution To Bean Sprout Safety Apr 3, 2009
Her experiments used Listeria monocytogenes bacteria, which causes listeriosis, a serious food borne disease which can lead to meningitis in people with a reduced immune system and abortion in pregnancy. Applying hot and chilled water in turn to the mung bean seeds killed significant numbers of the bacteria. (Science Daily)
How Probiotics Can Prevent Disease Apr 3, 2009
Presenting the work at the Society for General Microbiology meeting in Harrogate April 2, Dr Colin Hill described how his team had used three animal models of disease that have human counterparts bovine mastitis, porcine salmonellosis (a gastrointestinal disease) and listeriosis in mice (an often fatal form of food poisoning) to demonstrate the protective effects of probiotics ... For example Lactobacillus salivarius UCC118 protected mice against listeriosis (a disease which can affect pregnant... (Science Daily)
Smoked salmon recalled over concerns about Listeria Apr 1, 2009
Consumption of food contaminated with the bacteria may cause listeriosis, which puts pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems particularly at risk of illness. Recommend this article. (Globe and Mail -- National)
24,000 Fisher-Price high chairs recalled Mar 25, 2009
Eating food contaminated with listeria monocytogenes can cause listeriosis, a potentially fatal disease. No illnesses have been reported, according to the company. (MSNBC -- Health)
Torres Hillsdale Country Cheese LLC Announces the Recall of Asadero and Oaxaca Cheeses due to Possible Listeria Contamination Mar 25, 2009
Consumption of food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes can cause Listeriosis, an uncommon but potentially fatal disease. Listeriosis can cause high fever, severe headache, neck stiffness and nausea ... Listeriosis can also cause miscarriages and stillbirths. (U.S. Food and Drug Administration -- Alerts)
Globe leads National Newspaper Award nominations Mar 20, 2009
Politics: Linda Diebel, Toronto Star, for political insider stories, including power politics; Steve Rennie, The Canadian Press, for stories about the listeriosis crisis; and Jeffrey Simpson, Brian Laghi, the Globe and Mail, for a study of Harper. Short Features: Fabienne Couturier, La Presse, Montreal, for an intimate feature on the sights and sounds of a street in Bruges, Belgium; Linda Gyulai, the Montreal Gazette, for an amusing story on road cones; and Kenneth Kidd, Toronto Star, for a... (Globe and Mail)
Maple Leaf Foods recalls hot dogs Feb 25, 2009
The company has agreed to pay up to $125,000 to individuals with serious and long-lasting physical injuries resulting from a listeriosis outbreak linked to one of its Toronto plants last summer. The outbreak killed at least 20 people and triggered the largest meat recall in Canadian history. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Canada food company recalls listeria-contaminated hot dogs Feb 25, 2009
The company has agreed to pay up to 125,000 Canadian dollars (about 100,000 U.S. dollars) to individuals with serious and long-lasting physical injuries resulting from a listeriosis outbreak linked to one of its Toronto plants last summer. The outbreak killed at least 20 people and triggered the largest meat recall in Canadian history. (Xinhuanet, China)
Despite Canadian downturn, NL housing market healthy: realtors Feb 24, 2009
Opposition MPs say the Harper government's refusal to release handwritten notes on last summer's deadly listeriosis outbreak flouts its own Access to Information laws. Consumer Life Features. (CBC.ca)
Stop & Shop Alerts Customers to Voluntary Recall by Northern Star Company Feb 23, 2009
Although healthy people rarely contact listeriosis, it can be very serious for those who are pregnant or those with weakened immune systems, such as infants, elderly and persons with HIV infection or undergoing chemotherapy. Infected pregnant women may experience only a mild flu-like illness but infections can lead to miscarriage or stillbirth. (PR Newswire)
Northern Star Co. Initiates Voluntary Recall of Retail Potato Products Feb 21, 2009
Consumption of food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes can cause listeriosis, an uncommon but potentially serious disease marked by fever, severe headache, neck stiffness and nausea. Healthy people rarely contract listeriosis, but it can cause fatal infections in high-risk groups such as infants, the elderly and those with weakened immune systems ... Listeriosis can also lead to miscarriages and stillbirths in pregnant women. (PR Newswire)
Consumer Advisory: Agriculture Department Warns of Tainted Raw Milk Sold By Dauphin County Dairy Feb 18, 2009
Symptoms of Listeriosis are fever, muscle aches, and sometimes gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea or diarrhea ... Symptoms of Listeriosis can appear in four days to three weeks. (PR Newswire)
Listeriosis suits settled for $25-27 million Feb 17, 2009
Class-action lawsuits against Maple Leaf Foods, related to a listeriosis outbreak have been settled out of court for a cost estimated at between $25 million and $27 million. The top executive at Maple Leaf Foods on Thursday called the settlement "fair and reasonable.". (Canada.com)
Listeria Contamination in Queso Fresco, Fresh Cheese Feb 10, 2009
Listeria contaminated product could cause Listeriosis, a disease that usually causes mild flu-like symptoms in healthy individuals; however in immune-compromised individuals, meningitis and blood poisoning can occur. Pregnant women are also considered a high-risk group, as Listeriosis can also result in stillbirths. (U.S. Food and Drug Administration -- Alerts)
Sheep and Goat Diseases Outlined From A to Z (15) Feb 9, 2009
Also called circling disease, listeriosis is caused by a bacterium that's widely found in soil, feedstuffs and feces of healthy animals, Schoenian says. Because the organism lives naturally in the environment, listeriosis can occur sporadically, but it's most commonly associated with feeding of moldy silage or spoiled hay. (Agri-View, WI)
