LIVE from the Camino Listeria Warning

[LesBrass]

I’ve just seen a breaking news report for a public health warning from Spain. I thought it would be useful to warn pilgrims walking now in Spain... not wishing to cause any alarm but perhaps it’s useful to know so that everyone can exercise caution and take extra care with hygiene?

*** Spain has issued an international alert after the number affected by the country's biggest ever listeria outbreak rose to 150. A 90-year-old woman has been killed by the infection as the health ministry said it was checking another 523 suspected cases of listeriosis. ***

Here’s another article https://www.independent.co.uk/news/...eria-outbreak-alert-meat-latest-a9073851.html

 

[SabsP]

Yes , just saw the TVE news.

Here are some more links.

Listeriosis: Sanidad confirma 150 casos | RTVE

Sanidad ha confirmado 150 casos de listeriosis, 132 de ellos en Andalucia, te contamos los detalles del alcance en otras comunidades autónomas

www.rtve.es

La Junta detectó un mes antes de la alerta un repunte de casos de listeriosis, con 150 afectados en todo el país

Fue el 15 de agosto pasado cuando la Junta de Andalucía activó la alerta sanitaria por el brote de listeriosis que ya suma 150 contagiados en todo el país, 132 de ellos en la comun

www.elmundo.es

 

[Deleted member 67185]

The cases center in Andalusia and Catalonia (small number), so the main focus of concern are for those who may be traveling in these regions. It seems related to contamination of a limited number of manufactured food products.

 

[Deleted member 67185]

These are some fast facts and guidelines from the CDC. Perhaps this will help with any concerns regarding risks and prevention.

CDC: How to Prevent Listeria

Choose safer food options to prevent getting sick from Listeria.

www.cdc.gov

 

[Portia1]

Apparently pre-prepared sandwiches are a primary source.

 

[Deleted member 67185]

Apparently pre-prepared sandwiches are a primary source.

Fresh fruits and vegetables and unpasteurized, fresh cheese are at the highest level of risk. If sandwiches contain fresh veggies, cold cuts or sausages which have not been properly cured, those are common Listeria infected food sources.

 

[danielle aird]

I’ve just seen a breaking news report for a public health warning from Spain. I thought it would be useful to warn pilgrims walking now in Spain... not wishing to cause any alarm but perhaps it’s useful to know so that everyone can exercise caution and take extra care with hygiene?

*** Spain has issued an international alert after the number affected by the country's biggest ever listeria outbreak rose to 150. A 90-year-old woman has been killed by the infection as the health ministry said it was checking another 523 suspected cases of listeriosis. ***

Here’s another article https://www.independent.co.uk/news/...eria-outbreak-alert-meat-latest-a9073851.html

thank you for the warning.

 

[Robyn Scott]

I’ve just seen a breaking news report for a public health warning from Spain. I thought it would be useful to warn pilgrims walking now in Spain... not wishing to cause any alarm but perhaps it’s useful to know so that everyone can exercise caution and take extra care with hygiene?

*** Spain has issued an international alert after the number affected by the country's biggest ever listeria outbreak rose to 150. A 90-year-old woman has been killed by the infection as the health ministry said it was checking another 523 suspected cases of listeriosis. ***

Here’s another article https://www.independent.co.uk/news/...eria-outbreak-alert-meat-latest-a9073851.html

South Africa had its worst Listeria outbreak about 18 months ago. The contamination was eventually traced to a polony factory.

 

[amancio]

Just avoid "carne mechada" in any menu, this particular type of cured stuffed ham is the only source and you should be safe, the focus is in Andalusia, particularly Seville/Cadiz, and everybody is alert by now so you would not receive contaminated meat normally, no panic!

 

[Deleted member 67185]

Just avoid "carne mechada" in any menu, this particular type of cured stuffed ham is the only source and you should be safe, the focus is in Andalusia, particularly Seville/Cadiz, and everybody is alert by now so you would not receive contaminated meat normally, no panic!

Thank you for the followup. It is likely the stuffing ingredients are the issue in this product, and not the ham itself. As you stated, it is likely that the production source has been identified, recalls (if needed) issued, and remedial action started.

 

[amancio]

Thank you for the followup. It is likely the stuffing ingredients are the issue in this product, and not the ham itself. As you stated, it is likely that the production source has been identified, recalls (if needed) issued, and remedial action started.

The source has been positively identified, 2 specific brands between June and August, everybody is aware now