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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?

Nearly 20 types of vegetables — including cucumbers, bell peppers, green beans and parsley — have been recalled from grocery stores across the country due to listeria concerns. Ohio-based Weirs Farm Inc. is recalling produce sold at Walmart, Kroger, Aldi and more stores in over a dozen states,...

Vegetables sold at Walmart and Aldi recalled over listeria concerns

CBS Detroit

A recall of Boar's Head deli meat products has been widely expanded over concerns that they may be linked to a fatal listeria outbreak in the U.S., federal officials said Tuesday. Another 3,500 tons of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products sold under the Boar's Head and Old Country brands have been added to the initial recall, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said. This is in addition to approximately 103 tons of Boar's Head products that were recalled last week. The recall now includes a total of 71 products that were produced between May 10 and July 29, the USDA said....

Boar's Head recall expanded to meat and poultry products amid listeria outbreak

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WDCG G105

At least two people have died as a result of the national outbreak.

Recalled Meat Sold In North Carolina Linked To Deadly Outbreak

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

Costco’s bakery has brought us some of the most amazing desserts. The enormous four-pound Key Lime Pie is “literally the best,” according to fans. Shoppers can’t even make it to the car before ripping open the packaging of the Cookies and Cream Mini Cakes and digging in. And when the warehouse store puts its Peanut Butter Chocolate Pie in the refrigerated section, shoppers stock up, keeping extras in their freezers because they disappear from the store very quickly.

Costco’s Newest Bakery Item Is a ‘10/10,’ According to Shoppers

It’s only been a few weeks since Kraft thrilled gamers everywhere by announcing its new Super Mario Power-Up Shapes variety. And just earlier this year, Kraft Singles debuted three new flavors. Now, the iconic blue-boxed brand is at it again, with another big announcement: the unveiling of two new mac & cheese flavors.

Kraft Just Launched 2 Bold New Mac & Cheese Flavors

August is here, which can only mean one thing: It's time to start ushering in the season of all things pumpkin. At least, that's the case if you're a grocery store brand. We just didn’t expect it to come from one that was a big part of our childhood summers, one that we reached into the cabinet to get as a snack or a quick breakfast.

Pop-Tarts Is Bringing Back a Fan-Favorite Flavor

USDA - Al-Safa US LLC, the importer of record located in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, has recalled approximately 2,010 pounds of imported frozen ready-to-eat chicken products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes, according to USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). The frozen ready-to-eat chicken products were produced in...

Chicken Recalled

Iowa State

I’ve lived in the great state of Iowa all my life. I was born and raised here, attended the University of Iowa (Go Hawks), and regularly go to the Iowa State Fair to pay my respects to the Butter Cow. All this to say: I know a thing or two about sweet corn.

I’m a Lifelong Iowan and Trust Me, You’re Eating Your Sweet Corn Wrong

From an early age, we’re taught to finish our meals to minimize food waste. As we grow, we naturally adopt certain habits. For example, we might vacuum-seal uneaten dinner leftovers and store them in the refrigerator to preserve them better. However, it’s crucial to realize that some foods, despite...

This Common Food Can Cause Poisoning if Not Eaten in 3 Days

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California State

InspireMore

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Rice Recall: FDA Issues Recall Of Rice Products Across Seven States

Parade

It's officially tomato season—read this before you stock up.

Here's Exactly What Happens to Your Body if You Eat Tomatoes Every Day

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

U.S. food safety regulators issued a recall Friday of more than 2,000 pounds of ready-to-eat frozen chicken that may be contaminated with listeria. The chicken was distributed by Al-Safa US LLC, located in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) said. Here...

The USDA has issued a nationwide recall of ready-to-eat frozen chicken

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Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

Let’s start by agreeing on one thing: Some foods should be kept as they are. It can be tempting to fix what isn’t broken, but fine tuning something that's already delicious can result in disappointment. Currently, there is one food in particular I am afraid we're messing too...

The ‘Life-Changing’ Pancake Hack You Will Be Shocked You Didn’t Think of Sooner

Indiana State

The Hill

(NEXSTAR) – A possible listeria contamination has prompted a flurry of recalls recently of vegetables, salsas and deli meat. Kroger shoppers in five states are once again being asked to check their fridges for products that may be contaminated. The products under recall were purchased from Wiers Farm in...

Listeria outbreak prompts Kroger recall of produce, dips sold in 5 states

I wrote an entire cookbook about pizza. That means I’ve spent some quality time with the ingredients required to make it. And while my favorite pizza sauce is the one I make, sometimes, on busy weeknights, making it feels like an extra time-consuming step. That’s when I enlist the help of a store-bought shortcut.

The Best Store-Bought Pizza Sauce, According to Someone Who Wrote an Entire Book on Pizza

Scientists in Spain have assessed the shelf life safety of certain ready-to-eat foods and the risk from Listeria monocytogenes. The Barcelona Public Health Agency (ASPB) asked for an opinion on the safe shelf life of Listeria monocytogenes in products such as cheeses, cooked meats, including pâtés, and cured meats sliced and prepackaged before retail sale. It was published recently in the Food Risk Assess Europe journal.

Spanish researchers assess shelf life and Listeria risk

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Here’s What You Need to Know About All the Listeria Outbreaks—And What Foods Are Affected

You’re not imagining it—Listeria outbreaks have been on the rise in recent weeks. Listeriosis has sickened more than 30 people in 13 states in recent weeks...

Here’s What You Need to Know About All the Listeria Outbreaks—And What Foods Are Affected

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