May 2006

Listeria monocytogenes infections are relatively common in sheep, goat and cattle production systems. These bacteria are frequently shed in the manure of apparently normal animals that serve as chronic carriers. The bacteria usually find their way into the ensiled material by soil or manure contamination of the forage prior to, or during, the ensiling process.

May 23, 2006
BOTHELL, Wash. – Jumbo Foods of Mukilteo is recalling 762 Smoked Turkey on Sourdough Triple Decker Sandwiches, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
The sandwiches may be contaminated with listeria bacteria, which can cause serious infections in young children, frail or elderly people.
The sandwiches were distributed to convenience stores and

Pieces of Cut Cahill’s Farm Porter cheese distributed by Swiss-American Inc. are being recalled because a sample contained the bacteria Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria infection can be serious or fatal for children, the elderly or people with weakened immune systems. In healthy adults, symptoms include: fever, headache, nausea and diarrhea. It can also cause miscarriages among