Listeria death toll climbs to 18

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WATERMELON — F.O.B.S AS OF FEB. 13

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS — Crossings (85-71-77) — Movement expected about the same. Trading early fairly active, late moderate. Supplies light. Prices higher. Red-flesh seedless-type per-pound cartons 4-6s mostly 30 cents; 24-inch bins approximately 35, 45 and 60 counts mostly 28 cents. Quality generally good. Most present shipments from prior bookings and/or previous commitments at lower prices.

CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS — Imports (88*-108*-62, seedless 47*-79*-8; seeded 0-0-0) — Imports via boat from Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua. Movement expected to remain about the same. Ports of entry: south Florida. Trading active. Prices higher. Cartons flat red-flesh seedless miniature 6-9s mostly $15. Red-flesh seedless-type 65- to 69-pound cartons 3-6s 32-33 cents per pound. Quality good. *revised.

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZ. — Crossings (35-31-20, seedless 33-31-20, seeded 2-0-0) — Movement expected about the same. Trading active for very light supplies. Prices much higher. Red-flesh seedless-type cartons per-pound 4-5s mostly 34 cents, 6s 30-34 cents. Quality variable.

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Listeria death toll climbs to 18

10/04/2011 4:16:37 PM
Andy Nelson

For the latest news on the cantaloupe listeria outbreak, including updated statistics, go here.

The number of people whose deaths are linked to Colorado cantaloupes contaminated with listeria has risen to 18, surpassing the 9 deaths attributed to salmonella-tainted peanut products several years ago.

According to an Oct. 4 update from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 100 people in 20 states have been sickened in the outbreak. The contaminated cantaloupes were shipped by Granada, Colo.-based Jensen Farms.

Five people have died in Colorado, five in New Mexico, two in Texas, two in Kansas and one each in Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska and Oklahoma.

It’s the deadliest outbreak of foodborne illness in the U.S. in more than a decade. The elderly, pregnant women and those with weak immune systems are the most susceptible to listeriosis, the illness caused by listeria.

No other farms in Colorado’s Rocky Ford growing region have been linked to the outbreak.

FDA investigators collected cantaloupes and environmental samples from a Denver-area retailer and from Jensen Farms after Colorado health officials identified the farm as the source of cantaloupes eaten by several people suffering from listeriosis, the illness caused by listeria.

Listeria was found on cantaloupes at the retailer and on cantaloupes and equipment at Jensen Farms. The recalled cantaloupes were shipped from July 29 through Sept. 10.

Most Rocky Ford cantaloupe shippers were at or near the end of their season when retailers began removing product from shelves.

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Listeria death toll climbs to 18

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10/04/2011 4:16:37 PM
Andy Nelson