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Dairy Recall at Costco and Walmart: Deadly Listeria Outbreak Hits Major Retailers with 2 Deaths and 23 Hospitalizations!

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RICHMOND, Va. – A nationwide dairy recall has been expanded to include products sold at major retailers such as Costco, Walmart, and others. The recall is linked to a deadly listeria outbreak, with evidence showing that the outbreak is associated with dairy products made by Rizo-López Foods, Inc. The products include snack wraps, taco kits, salad kits, and other foods sold nationwide. According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), at least …

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Legionnaires’ Outbreak Source Identified in Grand Rapids! State Releases Update

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GRAND RAPIDS, Minnesota – The Department of Health recently announced an update on the Legionnaires’ outbreak in Grand Rapids, revealing that they have identified the source of the outbreak. According to the department, data suggests that the areas of the city’s water system are the likely source of the Legionnaires’ disease. Since April 2023, there have been 14 confirmed cases of Legionnaires’ disease in the area, with 11 individuals requiring hospitalization. Fortunately, there have been …

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Bubonic Plague Outbreak in Oregon: Resident Contracts Disease from Their Cat

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BEND, Oregon — Health officials in Oregon are working to contain an outbreak of bubonic plague after the first case in the state since 2015 was reported. The unidentified person is believed to have contracted the plague from their pet cat, according to authorities. Dr. Richard Fawcett, the Deschutes County health officer, stated that close contacts of the infected resident and their pet have been provided with medication to prevent illness. The case was identified …

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Recall Alert: Nationwide Cheese Contamination Linked to Listeria Outbreak at Major Retail and Grocery Chains

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Seattle, WA – The nationwide recall of products containing cheese due to the risk of listeria contamination continues to expand. Salad kits and taco kits sold at various stores, including Albertsons, Costco, Walmart, and WinCo, have been removed from shelves. Rizo-López Foods of Modesto, California, issued a recall of dozens of dairy products on February 5, including Queso Fresco and Cotija Cheese, due to the potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. These products, which include cheese, …

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Dengue Outbreak Hits Brazil, Portending Health Crisis for Americas – What You Need to Know!

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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil is facing a health emergency as the city and its surrounding areas prepare for the upcoming Carnival festivities. The outbreak of dengue fever has prompted officials to declare a public health emergency due to the rapid spread of the virus. The dengue outbreak in Rio de Janeiro has raised concerns about the potential health crisis in the region. With the Carnival celebration approaching, there is a heightened risk of the virus …

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Bubonic Plague Outbreak: Oregon Case Linked to Pet Cat Sends Shockwaves in the US – What You Need to Know About This Deadly Disease

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New Delhi, India – Health officials in Oregon have confirmed the first human case of bubonic plague in over eight years. They believe the likely transmission occurred from the symptomatic pet cat of the infected resident. The infected person and their pet have received prompt medical attention to minimize the risk to the community. This incident marks Oregon’s first case of plague since 2015, when a teenage girl contracted the disease from a flea bite. …

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Listeria Outbreak: Super Bowl Staples Recalled Across Ten States, Linked to Dairy Products

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Consumers are being urged to dispose of Super Bowl staples, including taco kits, bean dips, and dairy products, following a listeria outbreak that has caused two deaths and sickened more than two dozen people. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revealed that the source of the outbreak is dairy products made by Rizo Lopez Foods, with the recall of these products expanding to include popular brands like Trader Joe’s and 365 Whole Foods …

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Listeria Outbreak: Deadly Scare Triggered by Queso Fresco Cheese – 23 Hospitalized

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MODESTO, CALIFORNIA – Two people have died and 23 others have been hospitalized after consuming queso fresco and cojita cheese products. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that these products have been the source of a Listeria outbreak, leading to a wave of recalls. Since 2014, there have been a total of 26 reported cases of illness in 11 states, with California being the most affected state, accounting for 8 of the …

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“Deadly Listeria Outbreak Linked to Super Bowl Snacks and Dinner Preparations” – What Food Products Contain Listeria? Check the FDA’s Full List!

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AUSTIN, Texas – As Super Bowl weekend approaches, Texas Health and Human Services has issued a warning about certain food products linked to a deadly listeria outbreak. The agency reported that two people have died, one of whom was from Texas, and over two dozen people have fallen ill due to the outbreak. Listeria is a bacterium that can cause severe infection, especially in pregnant women and individuals over the age of 65, as well …

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Listeria Outbreak 2024 Includes Costco and Trader Joe’s Items: Check Your Fridge Now for Deadly Recall

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Modesto, California – Retail giants like Costco and Trader Joe’s, among others, have initiated recalls on a number of products nationwide. This action was taken due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with listeria, a bacterial infection that can be fatal to certain groups of people if consumed. The outbreak of listeria has been traced back to cheese and other dairy products sold by Rizo López Foods, a company based in Modesto, California. …

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