An infant has died in California and nine people have been hospitalized in four states. Latest listeria outbreakCenters for Disease Control and Prevention said in a news statement,
were there 11 cases were reported The majority of people falling ill — seven people — are in California, New York, Illinois and New Jersey, the CDC said. The outbreak may be larger than reported, the CDC said, because people may have become sick and not been tested for listeria. It takes 3 to 4 weeks to determine whether a person was part of an outbreak.
The CDC said interviews with affected people and laboratory findings suggest that Yu-Shang Foods ready-to-eat meat and poultry products are making people sick. Food eaten includes pork hock, chicken feet, pig's feet, duck neck, beef shank and pig's tongue.
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On November 9, 2024, Yu Shang Food recalled ready-to-eat meat and poultry products, the CDC said, and on November 21, the company expanded its recall. All products with “Yu Shang” on the label (establishment number “P46684” or “EST. M46684”) are being recalled.
recent listeria Recalls have been covered Deli meat, salmon, Frozen Waffles And pancake,
Listeria can be especially harmful for pregnant people, people age 65 or older, and people with weakened immune systems. “This is because Listeria is more likely to spread beyond their gut to other parts of the body, resulting in a serious condition known as invasive listeriosis,” the CDC said in a news release.
According to the CDC, symptoms of intestinal illness usually begin within 24 hours of eating contaminated food and usually last one to three days. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Warns that people may also experience stiff neck and flu-like symptoms, such as muscle aches and fatigue.
Doctors recommend seeking medical attention if you suspect you are infected. Treatment may include antibiotics or fluids to prevent dehydration.
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