Prepared foods have been associated with a listeria An outbreak that has affected at least 10 individuals in the United States, according to federal authorities.
The FDA of the United States stated on Saturday that federal, state, and local authorities are probing an outbreak tied to products manufactured by Fresh & Ready Foods LLC based in San Fernando, California. According to the FDA, ten individuals have fallen sick due to this issue. California as well as Nevada, and necessitating hospitalization.
The agency stated that these items were distributed across Arizona, California, Nevada, and Washington. They could be found at various sellers such as retail shops along with foodservice outlets like hospitals, hotels, convenience stores, airports, and even onboard airlines.
Voluntarily, Fresh & Ready has initiated a recall for multiple items. These products can be recognized by their "use by" dates spanning from April 22nd through May 19th of this year, sold under the labels Fresh & Ready Foods, City Point Market Fresh Food to Go, and Fresh Take Crave Away.
Government authorities mentioned that they initiated an inquiry into the latest outbreak during the previous year; however, they lacked sufficient proof to pinpoint the origin of the infections. The probe was resumed in April when inspectors from the FDA discovered listeria in specimens taken from Fresh & Ready Foods that corresponded with the strain responsible for the outbreak.
The FDA discovered that out of the ten individuals who fell ill from Listeria, six were admitted to hospitals prior to getting sick. The investigation revealed that products manufactured by Fresh & Ready Foods had been distributed to at least three healthcare institutions where these patients had received treatment earlier.
The CDC stated that the testing specimens from affected individuals were obtained between December 2023 and September 2024.
The signs of Listeria infection typically appear within fourteen days following the consumption of tainted food. In less serious instances, individuals might experience fever, muscular pain, queasiness, fatigue, along with vomiting and loose stools; however, more intense manifestations could involve headaches, rigid necks, disorientation, impaired equilibrium, and seizures.
Additional reporting by the Associated Press.
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