Pennsylvania State

Columbus, OH

Wide Open Country

Following a string of recalls, Aldi and Walmart are issuing recalls on various vegetables. Unfortunately, it looks like there's been another listeria outbreak. Listeria, put simply, is severe food poisoning. The CDC has a handy list of bullet points going over the fundamentals for those looking to understand the bacteria.

More Than 15 Types Of Vegetables Recalled At Walmart And Aldi Due To Listeria Outbreak

Willard, OH

Before making a summer salad, check your produce. Wiers Farm, Inc, of Willard, Ohio, is expanding a voluntary recall issued on July 12 to include additional items that may be contaminated with listeria, as stated in an announcement by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The initial recall was for...

Produce Recalled Over Listeria Risk Now Includes 20 Types of Vegetables Sold Nationwide

Boca Raton, FL

The FDA has named a second grower whose cucumbers have been determined to be a source of Salmonella in an outbreak that has sickened 449 people. Testing has confirmed that canal water used by Thomas Produce Co., which is in Boca Raton, FL, is contaminated with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Braenderup. The Food and Drug Administration has now also confirmed that Salmonella from canal water used by Bedner Growers Inc. of Boynton Beach, FL, is a match for the Salmonella that made people sick.

FDA links anther cucumber grower to outbreak of Salmonella infections

The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture is warning consumers to immediately discard raw, unpasteurized milk sold under the Meadow View Jerseys brand because of contamination with E. coli. The warning posted Aug. 14 relates to the milk purchased between Aug. 5 through 12 and with a sell-be date of Aug. 19.

Urgent raw milk warning spurred by E. coli contamination

CBS Sacramento

An outbreak of salmonella linked to recalled cucumbers has sickened 449 people in 31 states and the District of Columbia, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in an update.The CDC is among the federal and state agencies investigating the outbreak, determining that cucumbers contaminated with salmonella made people sick. As of July 2, 449 people had been infected with one of two outbreak strains, with 125 hospitalized, according to a post on Wednesday by the agency. Two Florida growers have been identified as likely sources of some but not all of the illnesses: Bedner Growers of Boynton Beach...

Recalled cucumbers in salmonella outbreak sickened 449, CDC says

Georgia State

Before picking up your cold cuts from the deli, take caution. According to an ongoing investigation by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an active nationwide outbreak of listeria has been linked to sliced deli meats. The CDC states that "products sold at the deli, especially those sliced...

Deli Meats Sold Nationwide Linked to Listeria Outbreak—Here’s What You Need to Know

Knewz

Palmer Candy Company has recalled a batch of their “White Coated Confectionary Items” sold at Target, Walmart, Dollar General, and other stores because of a risk of salmonella poisoning. Knewz.com has learned that the recall has been classified as “Class I,” which is the highest threat level. According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), […]

Candy Sold at Target, Walmart, Dollar General Stores Recalled due to Salmonella Threat

Finding Nemo is a tremendous and timeless film, but a nature documentary it ain’t. As much as we might wish it, fish don’t swim around with the personalities of Al Brooks and Ellen DeGeneres demonstrating human-like intelligence. Though we might love our pet goldfish, they’re not capable of telling jokes about anemones, speaking whale, or coming up with elaborate plans to escape their tanks.

‘He had a plan’: Woman flushes dead goldfish down the toilet, only to find out too late that he faked his death

New York Post

A lucky lottery player in Pennsylvania matched all six numbers Monday night to win the $213.8 million Powerball jackpot.

The winning numbers were white balls 9, 22, 57, 67, 68, and red Powerball 14, the lottery officials announced.

The jackpot has a cash value of $106.4 million.

It was not immediately clear where in Pennsylvania the winning ticket was sold.

$2B Powerball winner Edwin Castro visits LA rage room after dining with mystery blonde at posh organic eatery



The winner has not come forward.

Monday’s result marked the 20th time the Powerball jackpot has been won in Pennsylvania since the Powerball game began in 1992.

$1M Powerball...

Winning $213.8M Powerball jackpot ticket sold in Pennsylvania

Over the past couple of months, vegetables, deli meats, almond milk and more have been recalled for the same foodborne contaminant: Listeria monocytogenes. While a fairly common bacteria, the spike in its prominence is cause for concern, and you may not be familiar with the signs of infection—and ways to prevent it from spreading in your household.

Listeria Is Everywhere Right Now—What Is It and How Do You Know If You Have It?

New Jersey State

California State

HuffPost

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Jarratt, VA

Mens Journal

Infections can cause flu-like symptoms, hospitalizations, and even death.

Massive Deli Meat Recall Linked to Listeria Outbreak Just Got Bigger

Additional illnesses have been reported in an outbreak traced to Diamond Shruumz brand edibles, bringing the total to 130. The sick people are spread across 29 states. As of Aug. 14, there have been 53 people hospitalized and two deaths have been reported. Patients have reported a variety of symptoms,...

More sick people reported in outbreak traced to Diamond Shruumz brand edibles

Massachusetts State

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Police in New Zealand are investigating how drugs in sweet wrappers were donated to a food bank. Earlier this week, the Auckland City Mission discovered that an unknown person donated some lollies containing methamphetamine that were included in food parcels. The Rinda brand pineapple lollies were in a sealed retail-sized...

Police probe donation of drugs in candy wrappers to food bank

Illinois State

Scripps News

At least two people have died and 28 were hospitalized in an outbreak of listeria food poisoning linked to meat sliced at grocery store deli counters across a dozen states.

2 dead, dozens hospitalized from listeria outbreak linked to sliced deli counter meat

Maine State

The Mirror US

The recall includes a range of items such as cilantro, jalapenos, and tomatillos, which were sold in 18 states.

Walmart and Aldi produce recalled in 18 states over listeria concerns

Virginia State

Irish Star

The death in Virginia follows fatalities in New Jersey and Illinois, with nine new cases of listeria confirmed since July 31

Third person dies from Listeria after eating contaminated deli meats

Two major brands of non-dairy milks, including Silk, are being recalled in Canada due to fears they may be contaminated with listeria. As of Aug. 12, the Public Health Agency of Canada reported 20 people had been sickened across four provinces and territories in connection with the outbreak. The agency also reported 15 hospitalizations and three deaths as part of the listeria outbreak.

3 deaths reported in listeria outbreak linked to Silk and Great Value milk recall in Canada

102.5 WDVE

Seek immediate medical attention if you experience any of the following symptoms as a result of consuming these products

Recalled Meat Sold In Pennsylvania Spurs Ongoing Hospitalizations, Deaths

NewsBreak

Pennsylvania officials warn against raw milk cheese contaminated with Listeria

Raw milk cheese from a Pennsylvania producer sold at an unknown number of retail locations is contaminated with Listeria. The producer is refusing to issue a...

Pennsylvania officials warn against raw milk cheese contaminated with Listeria

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