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News and Articles on Listeria Infections
Some Food-Borne Illnesses Down, Some Up Apr 13, 2007
In 2006, reported yersinia infections were 50% rarer, shigella infections were 35 percent rarer, listeria infections were 34% rarer, and campylobacter infections were 30 percent rarer than in 1996-1998. However, vibrio infections, which are usually associated with shellfish, rose 78 percent. (CBS News)
To stem disease, keep cats indoors, stop feeding strays, scientist urges Oct 19, 2005
Toxoplasmosis is the third leading cause of food-related deaths in the United States, behind salmonella and listeria infections. Exposure in the womb is considered "one of the most common infectious causes of birth defects, mental retardation and visual problems worldwide, including industrialized nations," McAllister wrote. (EurekAlert!)
FDA Announces Ice Cream Recall by Lappert's Ice Cream, Inc. ... Aug 14, 2005
Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, listeria infections can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women. So far, no illnesses have been reported. (P2P Reactor)
Warnex launches two novel tests for Campylobacter and 24-hour Listeria Aug 12, 2005
The CDC estimates 2,500 cases and 500 deaths occur in the United States annually due to Listeria infections. Listeria infections affect primarily pregnant women, newborns, and persons with weakened immune systems. (Canada Newswire)
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