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Deadly disease alarm! Listeria outbreak kills 16 in USA

Deadly disease alarm! Listeria outbreak kills 16 in USA
Derhal disease alarm! Listeria outbreak kills 16 in USA

As many as 16 people have died of from 88 possible listeria illnesses traced to Colorado cantaloupes, US health officials report.

Listeria bacteria likes low temperature scan grow at room temperature, even refrigerator temperatures, unlike many other pathogens and outbreaks are rarely associated with fresh produce, it is a ‘Wake-up call’ over dirty dishcloths. At least 16 deaths and 72 illnesses have been linked to a listeria outbreak from Colorado cantaloupes the listeria outbreak is marked as the deadliest food outbreak in more than a decade in USA.

Three other deaths may also be related to the tainted fruit, which are linked to a farm in Holly and have been recalled. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said last week that 55 illnesses and eight deaths were linked to the outbreak. The FDA is investigating how the contamination may have happened. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warns the number of incidents is likely to grow, since symptoms can take four weeks or more to appear.

Listeria outbreak : It started with Colorado cantaloups

Listeria is more deadly than more well-known pathogens such as salmonella and E. coli, though those outbreaks generally cause many more illnesses. Listeria generally only sickens the elderly, pregnant women and others with compromised immune systems. The outbreak has been traced to Jensen Farms in Holly, Colo., which recalled the tainted cantaloupes earlier this month. The Rocky Ford-brand cantaloupes from Jensen Farms were shipped from July 29 through Sept. 10 to 25 states, but not Michigan.

In 1988, 21 people died in a listeria outbreak from contaminated hot dogs, while in 1985, 52 deaths were linked to listeria contamination in Mexican-style soft cheese. The CDC says around 800 listeria cases are reported in the US each year.

What are the Listeria Symptoms ?

Do you have listeria ? If you develop a listeria infection, you may experience:

  • Fever
  • Muscle aches
  • Nausea
  • Diarrhea

Beware ! Listeria incubation period up to 2 months

Symptoms may begin a few days after you’ve eaten contaminated food, but it may take as long as two months before the first signs and symptoms of infection begin.

If the listeria illness spreads to your nervous system, signs and symptoms may include:

  • Headache
  • Stiff neck
  • Confusion or changes in alertness
  • Loss of balance
  • Convulsions
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