What is Listeria? This is what you need to know
Learn about Listeria, its symptoms, and essential precautions to protect against foodborne diseases.
At least 10 people have been ill and hospitalized due to several immediate food-related outbreaks of Listeria, which were spontaneously recalled, according to the US Food and Drug Administration.
The FDA said on May 10 that, in addition to state and local governments, IT and CDC are investigating outbreaks related to prepared foods produced by Fresh & Ready Foods LLC in San Fernando, California.
According to the FDA, the FDA and CDC began investigating the cluster in 2024, but “there was no sufficient evidence to identify sources of the outbreak.” The agency said it resumed its investigation in April 2025 after investigators discovered listeria in environmental samples collected from fresh food during routine testing.
The agency says that the recalled products are identified by their “use” dates from April 22nd to May 19th and include the following brands:
- Fresh and ready food
- City Point Market is fresh food
- Removes fresh cravings
What you need to know about the outbreak of Listeria includes the condition in which the affected product is on sale.
Which products have been recalled?
This is a complete list of products that have been recalled.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
The FDA said the recalled products were distributed April 18th to April 28th and sold in Arizona, California, Nevada and Washington.
According to the FDA, the product was sold in “various locations.” This includes hospitals, hotels, convenience stores, airports, and airline retailers and foodservice locations.
Of the 10 diseases and hospitalizations reported so far, eight have been reported in California and two in Nevada.
What should I do if I buy a recalled product?
The FDA advises consumers and distributors who have purchased or received recalled products to not eat, sell or serve the products.
Additionally, those and businesses who have purchased or received the recalled product must “carefully clean and disinfect” the surfaces and containers they touch.
Symptoms of Listeria infection
The FDA states that listeriosis symptoms usually begin within two weeks of consuming listeria-contaminated foods, but can begin as early as the same day, or ten weeks after that.
Mild symptoms include fever, muscle pain, nausea, fatigue, vomiting, and diarrhea. More serious symptoms include headaches, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, and cramps.
According to the FDA, Listeria is most likely to get tired of pregnant women, newborns, adults over the age of 65, and people with weakened immune systems.
The FDA advises people who think they may have listeriosis to contact their health care provider immediately.
Contribution: Sergeant James, USA Today
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