While the Covid-19 epidemic, which continues to affect the world, continues, a new epidemic in America has worried the public. In the days when the news of monkeypox and coronavirus epidemic intensified, a statement came from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) about the spread of the epidemic called ‘Listeria’ to 10 states. Accordingly, those affected were those who lived in Florida or had traveled to that state within the month of their illness.
Frightening LISTERIA EPIDEMIC IN 10 DIFFERENT STATES IN THE USA!
According to the statements made, the symptoms of Listeria, which are known to be transmitted by ice cream, usually begin two weeks after eating contaminated food. In the epidemic, which is known to have 23 cases in total, it was learned that the cases were found in the states of Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania.
LOSS OF LIVES
In Illinois, one loss of life was detected. While it was stated that the actual number of cases may be higher than the reported number, it was explained that some people recovered without medical care and did not visit hospitals.
THE OUTPUT STARTED IN JANUARY
The CDC explained that the ages of infected individuals are up to 92 years old, and infants are also affected. According to the statements, the epidemic continued from January 2021 to June 2022. It was announced that the source of infection was an ice cream brand sold in Florida.
John Raimo, a medical expert, told a newspaper that the disease in question was caused by a bacterium called “Listeria monocytogenes”, which is also called the disease.
According to experts, Listeria monocytogenes can be found in soil, water, moist environments, rotting vegetables and dead animals.
REFRIGERATED FOODS ARE AT THE HIGHEST RISK
The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that foods with a “long shelf life under refrigeration” and foods that are eaten uncooked (which kills bacteria) are the foods most likely to be contaminated. They also added that past outbreaks have been caused by foods containing ready-to-eat meat products such as hot dogs, briskets, smoked salmon, dairy products, prepared salads, and even fresh vegetables and fruits.