Multiple Listeria Outbreaks and Recalls
Key Questions
What Listeria outbreaks and recalls are currently under investigation?
Outbreaks include cases linked to Clover Hill soft cheese (12 ill, 1 death), enoki mushrooms, dog food, and restaurant settings, plus recalls of Reser's and Sprouts pasta salads. FDA also found Listeria at an RTE deli meat facility.
Is the FDA investigating a new Listeria outbreak?
Yes, the FDA has opened an investigation into a new Listeria outbreak involving 8 cases with an unknown source. This is part of multiple concurrent foodborne illness probes.
How does the new Listeria investigation relate to other recent outbreaks?
It joins ongoing FDA investigations into Cyclospora and Salmonella outbreaks, highlighting multiple active food safety concerns. The Listeria cases add to recalls and facility findings already reported.
Clover Hill soft cheese (12 ill, 1 death); FDA finds Listeria at RTE deli meat facility; enoki mushrooms, dog food, restaurant outbreak; Reser's pasta salad recall; Sprouts pasta salad recall. New: FDA investigating a new Listeria outbreak (8 cases, source unknown).