listeria outbreak

Dairy products sold by Walmart, Sam’s Club, and Food City linked to deadly Listeria outbreak

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MODESTO, CA – A major cheese and dairy manufacturer in California, Rizo-López Foods, is initiating a nationwide recall of over 60 products due to a listeria outbreak. The outbreak, which has been linked to the company’s products, has resulted in the deaths of two individuals and caused illness in many others, according to federal health officials. The outbreak traces back to June 2014, with Rizo-López Foods products identified as a potential source. The Centers for …

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Listeria outbreak at fast-food restaurant claims three lives, three others hospitalized

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A recent listeria outbreak at a family-owned burger restaurant in Tacoma, Washington, has tragically resulted in the deaths of three individuals. The Washington State Department of Health confirmed that all milkshake flavors sold at Frugals burger restaurant in Tacoma were contaminated with listeria bacteria. The outbreak led to six hospitalizations total, with those affected ranging in age from 40 to 79. Investigations revealed that the ice cream machines at Frugals Tacoma were not properly cleaned, …

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