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Infant Dies, 10 Others Sickened In Listeria Outbreak Involving Meat, Poultry Products Infant Dies, 10 Others Sickened In Listeria Outbreak Involving Meat, Poultry Products
Infant Dies, 10 Others Sickened In Listeria Outbreak Involving Meat, Poultry Products A multi-state Listeria outbreak linked to meat and poultry products has killed an infant and sickened at least 10 others. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and public health officials are investigating infections linked to recalled Yu Shang Food ready-to-eat meat and poultry products. The illnesses were in New York, New Jersey, California, and Illinois between Wednesday, July 31 and Thursday, Oct. 24, the agency said. Of 11 people with information available, nine have been hospitalized. In California, one pregnant woman and her twins were sick and both infants died. But …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Deadly Cheeses Prompt Massive Recall Nationwide: CDC, FDA, USDA Deadly Cheeses Prompt Massive Recall Nationwide: CDC, FDA, USDA
Deadly Cheeses Prompt Massive Recall Nationwide: CDC, FDA, USDA Dairy products linked to deaths and serious illness — sold nationwide at many major retailers — are being recalled, the Center for Disease Control, the US Department of Agriculture, and the Food And Drug Administration announced in multiple releases over the first week of February.  Rizo Lopez Foods, Inc. is recalling over 50 products after 26 illnesses, 23 hospitalizations, and 2 deaths, according to the CDC.  The California-based company issued the recall following the report of Listeria monocytogenes contamination causing illnesses in 11 states. Listeria monocytogene…

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by Jillian Pikora
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'Pillar' Of North Andover PD Dies, Remembered As Dedicated, Unselfish Man 'Pillar' Of North Andover PD Dies, Remembered As Dedicated, Unselfish Man
'Pillar' Of North Andover PD Dies, Remembered As Dedicated, Unselfish Man A former firefighter and dedicated Essex County police department worker died, leaving behind a mourning wife and co-workers. John Wood, who worked as the lead communication officer at the North Andover Police Department, died after a short illness on Wednesday, August 2, according to the police department.  Wood lived in Plaistow, New Hampshire, according to his LinkedIn profile. He worked as a communications officer in the town of North Andover before working as the lead communication officer for the North Andover police beginning in 2016.  "John was one of the most dedica…

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by Morgan Gonzales