What is listeria? All about the deadly outbreak linked to deli meat

An outbreak of listeria linked to edible gums has sickened about three dozen people across the country, killing two, officials said. Meanwhile, some varieties of bagged and bulk vegetables have recently been recalled due to listeria concerns. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 1,600 people get listeria food poisoning each year, … Read more

Hog’s Head sues over multistate listeria outbreak

An elderly Missouri couple has filed the first lawsuit related to the latest outbreak of listeria linked to deli pork butt that sickened nearly three dozen people and caused two deaths. Patrick and Sue Fleming are seeking more than $25,000 in personal injury and damages from Boar’s Head and Schnucks Markets for medical expenses, “loss … Read more

The doctor reveals 4 ways to avoid getting sick from germs

These attacks against germs have gone viral. NYC board-certified dermatologist Charles Puza, who studied at Harvard and Duke universities, is sharing four tips for getting sick less often. To avoid germs, Puza recommends wiping the tops of aluminum cans before drinking from them, giving up lemon wedges in drinks at restaurants, not touching doorknobs and … Read more