Image via WikipediaTests conducted by the FDA have found Listeria monocytogenes bacteria at a San Antonio Texas Fresh Cut Produce food processing plant after state health officials linked four deaths to contaminated celery from the facility.A recall was issued on October 20, 2010 citing packages of chopped celery from the facility that had been sold to hospitals, restaurants and schools since January. Although the Fresh Cut Produce products were not sold directly to the public, investigators said they had linked tainted celery to at least six cases of listeriosis.
The listeria bacterium can cause severe illness, with symptoms that include fever, muscle aches, diarrhea and vomiting. Symptoms can occur up to 70 days after exposure. The disease affects primarily older people, pregnant women, newborns and people with weakened immune systems.
Link:http://www.examiner.com/fda-in-national/fda-tests-confirm-listeria-at-texas-food-plant
