Lethal Listeria Outbreak Linked to Virginia Deli Meat Plant Claims 10th Victim

Jarratt, VA — A tenth death has been linked to a national listeria outbreak traced to a Virginia-based deli meat processing facility operated by Boar’s Head, health officials confirmed on Wednesday. This troubling update heightens concern as the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that the outbreak has affected at least 59 individuals across 19 states. This increase in cases and fatalities stems from an initial discovery of the bacteria in liverwurst produced …

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National Health Crisis Deepens as Listeria Outbreak Linked to Virginia Deli Meat Plant Claims 10th Victim

Jarratt, VA — Federal health authorities have reported an additional death, raising the toll to 10 in a listeria outbreak tied to deli meats produced by a Boar’s Head facility in Virginia. The latest fatality occurred in New York, marking a widening impact across 19 states where 59 individuals have reported infections. This concerning surge in cases stemmed from bacteria identified in liverwurst at the company’s Jarratt plant. Health investigations pinpoint illnesses spanning from late …

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Deadly Listeria Outbreak Linked to Popular Deli Meat Brand Claims Nine Lives, Hospitalizes Dozens

A recent outbreak of listeria linked to deli meats from Boar’s Head has resulted in nine deaths and 57 hospitalizations, according to health authorities. The affected individuals had consumed various Boar’s Head branded deli products before falling ill. Listeria, a deadly bacterium, causes an infection that is particularly dangerous to pregnant women, newborns, elderly individuals, and others with weakened immune systems. Symptoms of listeriosis may include fever, muscle aches, nausea, and diarrhea. If the infection …

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Deadly Listeria Outbreak Linked to Virginia Deli Meat Plant Escalates, Prompting Nationwide Recalls and Safety Warnings

Jarratt, VA – A troubling listeria outbreak linked to deli meats from a Boar’s Head facility in Virginia has caused at least eight fatalities across several U.S. states, prompting a nationwide recall and a flurry of investigations into the meat processing plant. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently confirmed new cases in Florida, Tennessee, New Mexico, and South Carolina, bringing the total number of affected states to 17. Listeriosis, a severe infection …

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Deli Meat Linked to Deadly Listeria Outbreak in Multiple States, CDC Urges Caution and Cooking Instructions

Atlanta, GA — Health officials have reported a deadly listeria outbreak linked to contaminated deli meats across several U.S. states, leading to two fatalities and numerous hospitalizations. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has identified the consumption of uncooked deli meats as the major source of this spread and is advising consumers to heat these products to a safe temperature before consumption. The outbreak, first detected in May, has been traced back to …

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71-Year-Old Man Sentenced for Brutal Meat Cleaver Attack on Son-in-Law in Family Home

Chelmsford, United Kingdom – A 71-year-old man was sentenced to eight years in prison after attempting to murder his son-in-law with a meat cleaver, an assault that unfolded before the eyes of his three-year-old granddaughter. The incident, which took place in Chelmsford last year, left the victim with severe injuries and enduring psychological scars. Chacko Abraham Thenakarayil, the assailant, faced trial at Chelmsford Crown Court where a jury convicted him of attempted murder following a …

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sea turtle meat poisoning outbreak leaves 8 children dead in Zanzibar

ZANZIBAR, Tanzania – A tragic incident unfolded on Pemba Island in the Zanzibar archipelago, as authorities reported multiple deaths and hospitalizations resulting from the consumption of sea turtle meat. Considered a delicacy by the locals, sea turtle meat led to the deaths of eight children and an adult, with 78 others falling ill. The outbreak of chelonitoxism, a form of food poisoning, was attributed to the consumption of turtle meat by the affected individuals. Dr. …

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Sea Turtle Meat Consumption in Zanzibar Leads to Tragic Deaths and Illnesses

ZANZIBAR, Tanzania – A tragic incident occurred on Pemba Island, part of the Zanzibar archipelago, resulting in the deaths of several individuals and the hospitalization of many others after consuming sea turtle meat. Authorities reported that eight children and one adult lost their lives, while 78 additional individuals required medical attention. This unfortunate event is suspected to be a result of chelonitoxism, a form of food poisoning, caused by the consumption of sea turtle meat, …

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Tanzania Tragedy: Sea Turtle Meat Poisoning Claims Lives & Hospitalizes Dozens

ZANZIBAR, Tanzania – Tragedy struck the island of Pemba in the Zanzibar archipelago as authorities reported several deaths and illnesses caused by the consumption of sea turtle meat over the past weekend. The incident resulted in the deaths of eight children and one adult, with 78 individuals being hospitalized. The consumption of sea turtle meat, considered a delicacy in Zanzibar, is believed to have led to chelonitoxism, a form of food poisoning. Dr. Haji Bakari, …

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Sea Turtle Meat Tied to Fatal Food Poisoning Outbreak in Zanzibar

ZANZIBAR, Tanzania – Tragedy struck Pemba Island in the Zanzibar archipelago as several individuals fell ill or died after consuming sea turtle meat. Authorities reported that eight children and one adult lost their lives, while 78 others were hospitalized due to chelonitoxism, a form of food poisoning. Sea turtle meat is considered a delicacy in Zanzibar, leading to the unfortunate events that unfolded. Dr. Haji Bakari, the medical officer of the Mkoani District, disclosed that …

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