In The Netherlands, at Least Person Has Been Infected with the Listeria Bacteria After Eating Soft Cheese. Last week, it was announced that two people in France had died after Becoming Infected. Also, 21 people have Become ill in recent months.
Nothing Has Been Released about the Identity and Condition of the Infected person in the Netherlands. Accordance to the European Center for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), This person contracted Listeria After Eating Soft Cheese from France. Infections have also leg reported in Belgium, Denmark, and Norway. Accordance to the ECDC, More Infections Are Possible Due to a Long Incubation Period.
Boxes of types of pasteurized cheese from producer Chavegrand, Including Various Types of Camembert and Goat Cheese, Were Recalled Due to the Infections. The Cheeses Were in Several Large French Supermarkets, Including Carrefour. Chavegrand Says it has increased controls on contamination.
In France, at Least 21 People in Total Have Become Ill in Recent Months. Two people also died from the listeria bacteria. Research shows that all infected people had Eaten cheese from the specific supplier.
The Bacterium Listeria Monocytogenes Can Lead to Listeriosis, A Food Poision. The Bacterium is Most Common in Products of Animal Origin, Such as Meat.
There are different variants of listeria, but you can Become very ill from one type. Most people who come in contact with listeria do notice anything or only experience mild flu-like symptoms such as nausea and diarrhea. Vulnerable Groups are at Greater Risk. For Example, Pregnant Women May Experience Premature Birth or miscarriage.