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The Food and Drug Administration just announced arecall on Zespri Organic Green Kiwifruitdue to potential exposure toListeria monocytogenes.
While the last product affected was sold a month ago, kiwis can last for weeks in storage, so be sure to check your refrigerator for this product. Additionally,Listeriamay take hours to months for symptoms to arise, depending on the severity of the form of bacteria. There have been no illnesses reported that are connected to this possible contamination. However,Listeriainfection (listeriosis) can be a serious infection if you are age 65 or older, immunocompromised or pregnant.Common symptomsinclude headaches, fever, muscle aches and diarrhea. In more extreme cases, loss of balance, mental fog and seizures can occur.
If you are experiencing any of the above symptoms after consuming the affected kiwifruit, talk to your health care provider immediately.Listeriacan quickly spread to other food and surfaces, so follow theFDA’s safe handling and cleaning proceduresif you believe your house may be contaminated.
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