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Welcome to Food Safety in a Minute, I’m Susie Craig.
Did you know there’s an outbreak of listeriosis in western Washington? Listeriosis is caused by the bacteria, listeria monocytogenes. The Washington State Department of Health have tested patients and cases are related.
When ingested, this bacteria takes from a few hours to days to cause symptoms. Mild symptoms include fever, muscle aches, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. For children under five, the elderly, those immunocompromised, and pregnant mothers, symptoms may be much more severe. For them, listeriosis can be serious, even fatal. Foods linked to listeriosis outbreaks include raw, unpasteurized milks, cheese, and ice cream, raw or unprocessed fruits, raw or undercooked poultry, sausages, hot dogs, deli meat, and raw or smoked fish.
If you have symptoms, see your healthcare provider.
This is Food Safety in a Minute from Washington State University Extension.
Resources
United States Food and Drug Administration. Listeria (Listeriosis). Accessed online 8/4/2023.
Washington State Department of Health. 2023 Cluster of Foodborne Listeriosis – Unknown Source. Accessed online 8/4/2023.