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

Link of autism to congenital cytomegalovirus explored in study

Children born with a common viral infection are nearly 2.5 times more likely to be diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders, a new study finds. Cytomegalovirus is part of the herpes virus family. It is spread through body fluids such as blood, saliva and urine, and is usually harmless in healthy people. About one-third of infected … Read more