Listeria Outbreak Tragically Claims Infant Life, Beef Recall Issued

Tue Oct 21 2025 23:33:19 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)

A recent listeria outbreak has resulted in one infant's death and prompted a significant meat recall in the US.

An ongoing listeria outbreak has tragically led to the death of an infant in California, prompting a national meat recall after positive tests for the deadly bacteria. With increasing concerns, officials warn the situation might be broader than reported.

A listeria outbreak has taken a devastating turn after an infant in California died, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) linking the outbreak to ready-to-eat meat products. The pregnant mother fell ill from listeria, and while the child's twin passed, illness testing returned negative.

Between October 2021 and July 2024, 11 confirmed cases across four states indicate a troubling trend. Following the outbreak, South Carolina's Yu Shang Food Inc voluntarily recalled over 72,000 pounds of their products on October 21 after tests showed listeria contamination.

California reported seven cases, along with two in Illinois and one each in New York and New Jersey. However, the CDC cautions that the actual number of infections could be higher, as many cases go unreported due to mild symptoms or lack of testing.

Listeria can lead to listeriosis, a severe infection that mainly impacts vulnerable groups such as pregnant women, newborns, and the elderly. Symptoms include fever, muscle aches, and gastrointestinal issues. According to the CDC, listeria infections result in around 200 deaths each year in the US.