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Walmart recalls ready-to-eat broccoli due to listeria risk
Walmart has recalled frozen broccoli packets in 20 US states after some samples tested positive for Listeria bacteria, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Listeria causes healthy people to experience short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, stomach pain and diarrhea, the release said. Read on to know more.
The recall notice says the contamination was discovered during random testing at a store in Texas
Retail giant Walmart has issued a recall of 12-ounce bags in 20 states across the United States after testing exposed listeria bacteria In a sample. According to the US Food and Drug Administration, bags of Marketside Broccoli Florets It is sourced from the California-based company Braga Fresh, and is sold in more than 1,000 Walmarts in Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Louisiana, Michigan and Nevada. Oregon, Texas and Utah, among others.
Walmart says the broccoli bags are past their best-by date of December 10, 2024, but Braga Fresh is warning customers who may have frozen the product for later use. The recall notice said the contamination was discovered during random testing at a store in Texas.
No illness has been reported yet
Although no illnesses have been reported so far, the FDA urges anyone with the affected product to throw it out immediately because of Listeria, a dangerous foodborne bacterial illness that can affect pregnant women, people over the age of 65, and others. Very serious for the people and people of. Those with weak immune systems.
most people get Listeriosis from eating contaminated foodsWhose incubation period varies according to the health of the affected person. This usually takes one to two weeks, but it can be as short as a few days or as long as three months.
doctors say bacteria l. monocytogenes It is unique from many other foodborne illnesses because it survives and grows in low temperatures, including refrigerators and freezers. Bacteria increase to dangerous levels during storage. Food that has spoiled breaks down and develops an unpleasant odor, taste, or change in texture. When? l. monocytogenes Bacteria contaminate food without changing the smell, taste and texture.
Listeria Signs and Symptoms
Some signs and symptoms of listeriosis symptoms include:
- Fever
- feeling cold
- Headache
- upset stomach
- Diarrhea
- nausea and vomiting
- muscle pain
- Confusion
- loss of balance
- convulsions or muscle contractions that you canāt control
A severe listeriosis infection can spread to your bloodstream or bra causing severe sepsis, meningitis, or even encephalitis.
How to treat listeriosis?
Doctors say there is a Listeriosis treatment and treatment methodsYour doctor will prescribe antibiotics to rid your body of the infection. A doctor is more likely to prescribe antibiotics for infants if you are pregnant, age 65 or older, or have a weakened immune system. Antibiotics commonly used to treat listeriosis include sulfamethoxazole and ampicillin.
Your doctor may also prescribe medication to manage specific symptoms, including nausea and vomiting. But if you have mild symptoms, you may not need treatment. Experts say that if your baby is born with a listeriosis infection, your healthcare provider will give him antibiotics immediately after birth.
If you have listeriosis, the best way to manage your symptoms is to:
- Take prescription medications as directed by your healthcare provider
- get plenty of rest
- drink fluids
- Eat a light diet with soup and rice
- Take nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to control fever and relieve muscle pain.
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