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5 dead, 29 sick: Prepackaged caramel apples as a source of Listeria, what was...
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has updated its information on listeria in caramel apples outbreak, as the first lawsuit was filed. CDC is collaborating with public health officials...
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Multistate outbreak of Listeriosis linked to commercially produced,...
As the number of illnesses increased to 32 from Listeria in caramel apples, clues emerged regarding the source of the original contamination. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...
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7 dead, 28 sick: Listeria tainted apples appear in Thailand, no ban
Thai authorities have confirmed the existence of listeriosis-associated apples imported from the U.S. to Thailand, advising the public to thoroughly wash fruits and vegetables before consumption. The...
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Listeria monocytogenes linked to whole apples used in commercially produced,...
To be presented at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s 64th Annual Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) conference April 20-23 in Atlanta. Background: Listeria monocytogenes (Lm)...
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US apple industry questions FDA’s response on caramel apple outbreak
Tom Karst of The Packer writes that in a presentation to the U.S. Apple Association’s Outlook and Marketing Conference Aug. 20, the Food and Drug Administration’s Roberta Wagner took questions from the...
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It’s the stick: Listeria grows on caramel apples at room temp
A 2014 multistate listeriosis outbreak was linked to consumption of caramel-coated apples, an unexpected and previously unreported vehicle for Listeria monocytogenes. This outbreak was unanticipated...
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Listeria in caramel apples changes apple safety focus
Chuck Robinson of Produce Retailer writes the Listeria outbreak connected to caramel apples in late 2014 and early 2015 gave the produce industry a slap to remind it to remain vigilant about food...
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3 sick: Another outbreak of listeriosis likely associated with prepackaged...
On December 1, 2017, PulseNet, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control’s molecular subtyping network for foodborne disease surveillance, identified a cluster of three Listeria monocytogenes clinical...
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Listeria, caramel apples and food contact surfaces
The 2014 caramel apple listeriosis outbreak was traced back to cross-contamination between food contact surfaces (FCS) of equipment used for packing and fresh apples. For Washington State, the leading...
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