The CDC and the FDA are teaming up to investigate an outbreak of ilisteria in the United States.
REPUBLIC.CO.ID, JAKARTA — Infection Listeria monocytogenes has sparked a collaborative investigation by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), as well as public health and regulatory officials. The result enoki mushrooms associated with the outbreak in two states.
At least two people, one in Nevada and one in Michigan, have been infected with the virus since Nov. 15 and are being treated in hospitals. However, the CDC says the true number of people infected is likely to be higher.
“That’s because some people recover without medical attention and aren’t tested for Listeria,” the CDC noted in its report. Fox NewsFriday (11/25/2022).
Epidemiological and laboratory data collected from samples of sick people during the period October 5-8 confirmed that enoki mushrooms contaminated with Listeria made people sick. People who are sick report eating enoki mushrooms or eating at restaurants with menu items that contain enoki mushrooms.
Investigators are working to identify specific brands of long-stemmed white mushrooms commonly used in Asian dishes such as soups and stir-fries that could be linked to the disease. One brand, Green Day Produce, recalled packets of enoki mushrooms sold between September and October due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
“It is this bacterium that causes Listeria infection,” according to a report posted on the FDA website.
According to a statement released by the FDA, enoki mushrooms are packaged in 7.05-ounce clear plastic containers and distributed nationwide to distributors and retail stores. Consumers are welcome to return items for a full refund.
According to emergency medicine physician Dr. Fred Davis, associate chairman of emergency medicine at Northwell Health in Long Island, New York, listeria poses a threat to pregnant women, newborns, and older people or people with a compromised immunity. These are the people who are most at risk of complications.
“In individuals at risk, it can cause overwhelming infections that look like sepsis or meningitis that can lead to death,” says Dr. Davis.
In some people, general symptoms listeria infection it can be diarrhea, but it can also include symptoms similar to many viral illnesses such as fever, body aches, nausea, and vomiting. Symptoms usually resolve with minimal intervention as long as a person can stay hydrated.
Chief infectious disease and hospital epidemiologist at Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital in Long Island, New York, Dr. Aaron E. Glatt, says it’s important to seek medical attention as quickly as possible if you think you have an infectious disease. listeria infection.
“Listeria is an infection that can be treated in most cases, and if diagnosed early and correctly, can be successfully treated with available antibiotics,” she said.
The CDC recommends contacting your doctor right away if you develop symptoms of listeria disease after eating enoki mushrooms.
Some of the symptoms include headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance and seizures, as well as fever and body aches in those who are not pregnant. Pregnant women usually experience fever, fatigue and body aches. Listeria can cause miscarriage or premature birth and serious illness or death in newborns.
