Is There Gunk On Your Greens? 4 Things To Know About The Listeria Recall

(By Lydia Zuraw for Kaiser Health News)

Frozen vegetables are a staple in many diets, so a huge recall of them has us peering at the packages in our freezers.

On Tuesday evening, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced an outbreak of the Listeria monocytogenes bacteria and frozen vegetables and fruits are believed to be the cause.

More than 350 products like green beans, broccoli, peas and blueberries sold under 42 brands at U.S. and Canadian grocers including Safeway, Costco and Trader Joe’s have now been recalled.

Here are the four things to know about listeria and this massive recall:  Read article here….

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