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Listeria triggers major recall of veggies across US and Canada
By Michael Nedelman, CNN
Updated 0030 GMT (0830 HKT) October 24, 2017
What is listeria? 01:20
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The recall affects packaged produce at multiple supermarkets across the United States and Canada including Walmart, Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, Meijer, Albertson's and Safeway.
"Mann Packing is issuing this recall out of an abundance of caution," the company said in a statement, adding that it is cooperating with US and Canadian health officials to recall the products.
No illnesses have been linked to the products, the company said. The contamination risk was picked up by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency through random sampling.
The affected items were listed as "best if used by" October 11 to October 20. Customers should not consume these items but should discard them or return them to the place of purchase.
In response, Meijer has recalled several dozen products, including broccoli, cauliflower and asparagus, that were sold in six states: Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky and Wisconsin. Albertson's and Safeway recalled products in Colorado, Nebraska, New Mexico, South Dakota and Wyoming. Safeway also recalled products in California, Hawaii and Nevada.
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About 1,600 people become infected with listeria each year, and about 260 die, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While the bacteria may cause fever and diarrhea, just like other foodborne bugs, certain people are at greatly increased risk: the elderly, people with a weak immune system, pregnant women and their newborns.
Pregnant women are 10 times more likely than other people to become infected, and the bacteria can be passed on to the developing fetus, the CDC says. The infection can cause miscarriages, stillbirths and premature labor.
Listeria triggers major recall of veggies across US and Canada
By Michael Nedelman, CNN
Updated 0030 GMT (0830 HKT) October 24, 2017
What is listeria? 01:20
Story highlights
- Possible listeria contamination prompted a major produce supplier to recall products
- Certain people are at increased risk of serious infection, including pregnant women and newborns
The recall affects packaged produce at multiple supermarkets across the United States and Canada including Walmart, Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, Meijer, Albertson's and Safeway.
"Mann Packing is issuing this recall out of an abundance of caution," the company said in a statement, adding that it is cooperating with US and Canadian health officials to recall the products.
No illnesses have been linked to the products, the company said. The contamination risk was picked up by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency through random sampling.
The affected items were listed as "best if used by" October 11 to October 20. Customers should not consume these items but should discard them or return them to the place of purchase.
In response, Meijer has recalled several dozen products, including broccoli, cauliflower and asparagus, that were sold in six states: Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky and Wisconsin. Albertson's and Safeway recalled products in Colorado, Nebraska, New Mexico, South Dakota and Wyoming. Safeway also recalled products in California, Hawaii and Nevada.
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See the latest news and share your comments with CNN Health on Facebook and Twitter.
About 1,600 people become infected with listeria each year, and about 260 die, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While the bacteria may cause fever and diarrhea, just like other foodborne bugs, certain people are at greatly increased risk: the elderly, people with a weak immune system, pregnant women and their newborns.
Pregnant women are 10 times more likely than other people to become infected, and the bacteria can be passed on to the developing fetus, the CDC says. The infection can cause miscarriages, stillbirths and premature labor.
