Mushrooms recalled for possible listeria contamination
03.09.2008 13:00
Health
- Source: cbc.ca
Canada's food watchdog along with Ravine Mushroom Farms Inc. issued a recall of Fresh Obsessions brand Ready To Serve Pre-washed Sliced White Mushrooms for possible listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recall affects 227-gram packages sold in Ontario with the UPC code 0 69200 00902 2 and lot code R12398. No associated illnesses have been reported, the CFIA said. Symptoms of listeriosis include: - Vomiting
- Nausea
- Stomach cramps
- Diarrhea
- Severe headache
- Constipation
- Persistent fever
- Stiff neck
- Loss of balance
- Convulsions
People who eat foods contaminated with listeria may carry the bacteria and still not develop listeriosis. Those most vulnerable to developing the disease include the elderly, infants and patients with a compromised immune system. Pregnant women who develop listeriosis in their first trimester are at risk of miscarriage, while women in the later stages of pregnancy are at risk of delivering a stillborn or acutely ill infant. Health officials said Tuesday they expected few new cases in a separate listeriosis outbreak, linked with processed meat products from an Ontario Maple Leaf Foods plant. The Public Health Agency of Canada says listeriosis is believed to have been an underlying or contributing cause in 12 deaths. Story Tools: E-MAIL | PRINT | Text Size: SMLXL | REPORT TYPO | SEND YOUR FEEDBACKRelatedInternal LinksIN DEPTH: Listeria FAQsFew new cases of listeriosis expected, officials sayConfirmed listeriosis death in Ont. brings total to 12External LinksCanadian Food Inspection Agency: recall notice(Note: CBC does not endorse and is not responsible for the content of external sites - links will open in new window) Health HeadlinesExercise linked to better memory in older test subjectsAs little as 20 minutes a day of aerobic exercise could help people over 50 improve their memory, a new study suggests. Teen suicides dip in U.S., experts worry rate remains highThe number of teen suicides has fallen slightly but the rate remains disturbingly high, researchers said, possibly fuelled by drug warnings that have scared many away from using antidepressants.Few new cases of listeriosis expected, officials sayIt appears the worst of the listeriosis outbreak may be over and few new cases are expected, officials said Tuesday.Mushrooms recalled for possible listeria contaminationCanada's food watchdog along with Ravine Mushroom Farms Inc. issued a recall of Fresh Obsessions brand Ready To Serve Pre-washed Sliced White Mushrooms for possible listeria monocytogenes contamination.Kids of older dads at higher risk for bipolar disorder, study suggestsChildren born to older fathers may be more likely to develop bipolar disorder, according to researchers who point to a greater risk of mutations appearing in sperm with advancing age. Health FeaturesIN DEPTHGardasilSevere side-effects rare, concerns lingerYOUR INTERVIEWListeriosisDr. Allison McGeer answers your questionsVIDEOListeriosis Dr. Dara Maker answers questions about outbreak (4:35)IN DEPTHMedical isotopesThe backbone of nuclear medicineNUTRITIONFood supplyNorth America's most endangered foodsNUTRITIONSchool lunchesHealthy back-to-school lunch tipsPeople who read this also read …
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