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Bacteriocin operates effectively by damaging the cell walls of the target species, inducing cell perforation and blebbing, thus killing the cells.

Novel Bacteriocin a Promising New Treatment for Resistant Listeria monocytogenes

Prior to 2017, Salmonella isolates with resistance to azithromycin had occurred in fewer than 0.5% of isolates from ill Americans.

Health Officials Detail Response of Drug Resistant Salmonella Outbreak

Since 2017 there have been 24 cases of Listeria associated with the outbreak, with no source of infection identified thus far.

2 Deaths Recorded in Multistate Listeria Outbreak

As of July 24, 2019, 132 individuals have been diagnosed with Cyclospora infection as part of a multistate outbreak linked to consumption of fresh basil.

Basil From Mexico Likely Source of Cyclospora Outbreak

Videos of individuals licking ice cream and placing these cartons back on freezer store shelves have gone viral, and this practice can pose public health risks.

The Public Health Threat of Ice Cream Tampering

Vibrio vulnificus is a serious gram-negative pathogen that can lead to wound and intestinal infections and has high rates of mortality.

Cluster of V Vulnificus Pops Up in Previously Non-Endemic Area

Health officials indicate this outbreak is not related to the 2018 Cyclospora outbreak linked to Del Monte’s vegetable trays, which sickened 250 individuals.

Del Monte Vegetable Tray Implicated in Salmonella Outbreak

According to the CDC, the outbreak is not connected to with the Salmonella outbreak resolved in February that was linked with tahini and sickened 8 individuals across 4 states.

Tahini Consumption Associated With Salmonella Concord Outbreak

Consumption of oysters from a Mexican estuary has led to infections caused by multiple pathogens, with some individuals infected by more than 1 bug.

Gastrointestinal Illness Outbreak Tied to Raw Oysters

More than 80% of ill individuals reported consuming ground beef prior to falling ill, yet health officials have been unable to pinpoint a common supplier, distributor, or brand responsible for this outbreak.

FOOD-BORNE INFECTION / FOOD SAFETY