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Busy Parent Briefing: Cantaloupe Recall In 17 States Due to Listeriosis Outbreak
Cantaloupe is being recalled in 17 states due to a listeriosis outbreak.
A Colorado farm has recalled cantaloupe sent to 17 states due to possible listeria contamination. Jensen Farms in Holly, Colorado, is voluntarily recalling cantaloupe it shipped to Illinois, Wyoming, Tennessee, Utah, Texas, Colorado, Minnesota, Kansas, New Mexico, North Carolina, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Arizona, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania between July 29 and Sept. 10.
More than two dozen cases of the outbreak strain of Listeria monocytogenes have been reported in Colorado, Indiana, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Montana and Texas, and four people have died. Most of the infected had consumed whole cantaloupes. The FDA and CDC are investigating and have yet to confirm the exact source of the outbreak.
Listeriosis usually causes fever, muscle aches and gastrointestinal problems, according to the CDC. It can be dangerous in pregnacy and fatal among high-risk groups, such as the elderly and those with compromised immune systems or chronic medical conditions.
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2 Comments
Cameron commented on Sep 15 11 at 8:46 amHoly cow. HOLY COW. As a pregnant mama who’s avoiding all the foods I’m supposed to be avoiding because of Listeria (cold meat, unpasteurized cheese, etc), this terrifies me. CANTALOUPE? GAH!
Eli Navarro commented on Sep 28 11 at 12:07 pmSince my pregnant daughter consumed cantaloupe most recently, we have to have tests done on her. Who do we go after these unexpected medical expenses?
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