All 18 people were hospitalized, including one person from Michigan who died as a result of listeriosis, according to information from the CDC. One illness was reported in a pregnant woman.
The Public Health Agency of Canada has also reported a total of 11 cases in five provinces, including three deaths. However, it hasn’t been determined if listeria contributed to the cause of those deaths.
Lab tests performed by the Ohio Department of Health linked the outbreak to packaged salads produced in Springfield.
The affected products include Dole and store brands for Kroger, Aldi, Meijer and Walmart, and the salads can be identified by a product code that begins with an “A” on the packaging. Dole has recalled all of the products.
Listeria is a food-borne bacteria typically found in raw vegetables and meats, as well as some soft cheeses.
About the Author