Listeria Outbreak: Major Food Recall After 10 Hospitalized

Listeria Outbreak in California and Nevada: Fresh & Ready Foods Recalls 80 Products At least 10 people have been hospitalized due to a listeria outbreak linked to Fresh & Ready Foods in California and Nevada. The company has issued a recall for more than 80 of its products, including sandwiches and snack boxes. The recalled items have "Best By" dates ranging from April 22 to May 19. "Eight of the ten known illnesses occurred in California, and two were reported in Nevada," stated an ABC7 News report. The products were distributed across various locations, including hospitals, hotels, and airports, raising concerns about the potential reach of the contamination. The recall highlights the importance of checking food labels and practicing safe food handling to prevent foodborne illnesses. Consumers are urged to discard any recalled products immediately.