Kale is the latest food to be recalled due to listeria contamination.
? “While most of the food-related bacteria grow better in warm to moderate temperatures and do not grow at all or only extremely slowly at cold temperatures, listeria is the exception and is able to also grow at low temperatures, such as in refrigerators,” says Dr. Kang Zhou, a food safety officer for the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations .
Listeria monocytogenes is a foodborne bacteria that thrives and spreads in cold environments. It can lead to serious, potentially fatal food poisoning. An estimated 1,600 people get listeriosis each year, but the number of unreported cases is likely much higher. Pregnant women and newborns, elderly adults, and individuals with
are most at risk for experiencing serious, potentially life-threatening symptoms. An average of 260 cases of listeriosis are fatal each year.“Although the incidence of listeriosis is lower than other enteric illnesses , infections caused by L. monocytogenes are generally more serious and may lead to hospitalizations and fatalities,” says Dr. Zhou. According to the, symptoms of listeriosis may include headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, fever, and muscle aches.
If you have purchased one of the impacted products, dispose of it immediately or return it to the place of purchase to receive a full refund.
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