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Deadly Listeria Outbreak Traced to Indiana Dairy Plant, Leading to Nationwide Recall of Popular Dietary Shakes

Fort Wayne, Indiana – A longstanding investigation into a series of listeria infections has pinpointed the probable source, tracing back to a dairy product manufacturing facility. Recent developments in genetic analysis have established a direct link between the shake products produced at the Prairie Farms Dairy plant in Indiana and multiple illnesses across the United States. Since 2018, health authorities have been tracking an outbreak of listeria, a serious infection caused by eating food contaminated …

Deadly Outbreak in DRC Traced to Bat Consumption Claims Over 50 Lives, Sparks Urgent WHO Investigation

Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo – A fatal and rapid outbreak has claimed the lives of at least 53 people in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo following an incident involving consumption of a deceased bat by three children. The outbreak initially reported on January 21, has sparked intensive investigations and an urgent public health response due to its alarming mortality rate and swift spread. The outbreak originating in the village of Boloko …

Boar’s Head Confronts Legal Challenges as Listeria Outbreak Traced Back to Deli Meats Results in Fatalities

New York — A significant health scare has erupted following revelations that several processed meat products manufactured by Boar’s Head are at the center of a listeria outbreak. This situation has already resulted in multiple fatalities and has become the basis for a series of lawsuits against the prominent deli meat producer. According to health officials, the outbreak has been directly linked to products distributed by Boar’s Head, a name synonymous with deli meats and …

Deadly Listeria Outbreak Traced to Boar’s Head Facility, Leading to Legal Action Over Compliance Failures

Tampa, FL – A recent outbreak of Listeria linked to a Boar’s Head facility in Florida has sparked significant concern after being associated with multiple illnesses and at least one death. This has led to a lawsuit filing by attorney Ron Simon on behalf of a victim’s family, claiming negligence on the part of the cold cut manufacturer. The onset of this issue came to light when state health authorities detected a pattern in Listeria …

Health Alert: Deadly Listeria Outbreak in Canada Traced to Popular Plant-Based Milks, Prompting Nationwide Recall

Ottawa, Canada — An ongoing Listeria outbreak in Canada tied to several plant-based milk brands has resulted in two fatalities and numerous hospitalizations, sparking a nationwide recall and heightened scrutiny over food safety practices, especially concerning alternatives to dairy products. The Public Health Agency of Canada has identified 12 confirmed cases of Listeria infection spanning from August 2023 to the early days of July 2024. The majority of these cases are concentrated in Ontario, with …

National Listeria Outbreak Traced to Rizo-López Foods’ Dairy Products: Queso Fresco and Cotija Cheese Recall

Dallas, Texas – Rizo-López Foods Inc. has issued a recall of over 60 dairy products, including popular Super Bowl snacks like queso fresco and Cotija cheese, due to a multistate listeria outbreak. This outbreak has resulted in 23 hospitalizations and two deaths. The CDC has advised against consuming any of the recalled products, which were distributed nationwide under various brand names. These brand names include Tio Francisco, Don Francisco, Rizo Bros, Rio Grande, Food City, …