TORONTO — Fifteen years ago, a Canadian listeriosis outbreak struck one of the country’s top brands, killing as many as 23 infected for an astounding mortality rate of nearly 40 percent. This outbreak may have
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Large multi-country Listeria outbreak linked to trout
A Listeria outbreak that affected more than 50 people was the biggest fish-product-related incident in Germany, according to researchers.
The large listeriosis outbreak with 55 cases affected Germany, Austria, Denmark, and Switzerland during 2020 and…
Continue Reading Large multi-country Listeria outbreak linked to troutGerman data shows Listeria in fish is still a problem
Smoked and graved salmon continues to pose a Listeria infection risk with evidence showing a large proportion of listeriosis cases are caused by these products, according to scientists in Germany.
In 2021 and 2022, there…
Continue Reading German data shows Listeria in fish is still a problemOne dead in UK Listeria outbreak
Health officials in the United Kingdom are investigating a potential outbreak of Listeria that has killed one person.
Whole genome sequencing of listeriosis samples by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has identified three cases…
Continue Reading One dead in UK Listeria outbreakSampling shows the limited impact of the Danish Listeria campaign
A Danish campaign to tackle Listeria after a large outbreak doesn’t appear to have worked, based on the recently released findings of a study.
The awareness campaign was a risk communication strategy aimed at reducing…
Continue Reading Sampling shows the limited impact of the Danish Listeria campaignFive sick in French Listeria outbreak linked to cheese alternative
A plant-based cheese brand has been linked to five serious Listeria infections in France.
The five cases of listeriosis include four pregnant women who gave birth prematurely. They were infected with the same type of…
Continue Reading Five sick in French Listeria outbreak linked to cheese alternativeOne died in a Swiss Listeria outbreak traced to smoked fish
Swiss authorities have revealed a Listeria outbreak sickened 20 and killed one person in 2022.
The Federal Office of Public Health (OFSP), Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office (OSAV), and cantonal, or regional, authorities detected…
Continue Reading One died in a Swiss Listeria outbreak traced to smoked fishAustrian firm in financial difficulty following a deadly Listeria outbreak
A company in Austria that was linked to a deadly Listeria outbreak earlier this year is in financial trouble.
AKV, an association to protect creditor rights recognized by Austrian authorities, deals with insolvency cases in…
Continue Reading Austrian firm in financial difficulty following a deadly Listeria outbreakEnglish salad testing finds Listeria strain behind the past outbreak
Researchers have found a mixed salad contaminated with the same type of Listeria that caused a multi-country outbreak with 54 cases and 10 deaths several years ago.
Salad and other fresh produce were collected in…
Continue Reading English salad testing finds Listeria strain behind the past outbreakRecall for fish linked to deadly UK Listeria outbreak
A fatal Listeria outbreak in the United Kingdom has been traced to a salmon-smoking processing factory in Scotland.
Food Standards Scotland (FSS) and the Food Standards Agency (FSA) have now named the company involved in the…
Continue Reading Recall for fish linked to deadly UK Listeria outbreak