From Farm to Fork: Tracing Listeria's Journey in the Food Chain
Listeria contamination can occur at different stages of the food chain, starting from the farm where the produce is grown, through processing and distribution, until it reaches the consumer's plate.
Multistate Listeria Outbreaks Cause 26 Hospitalizations, 1 Death
Multiple Listeria monocytogenes outbreaks have recently emerged involving deli meat, cheese, and enoki mushrooms, along with an unknown food source. With 26 hospitalizations and 1 death across the U.S., the CDC warns people who are pregnant, aged 65 or older, or have a weakened immune system to take additional precautions.