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Dec. 2021 A multi state outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes, linked to Dole packaged leafy greens. 17 people were infected with the outbreak strain of Listeria from 13 different states. The FDA sent investigators to multiple Dole processing facilities to conduct on site inspections while at the same time Dole initiated their own investigation. On Dec 22, 2021, Dole voluntarily recalled all products and brands from their Bessemer City, NC and Yuma, AZ facilities. Some ways to prevent outbreaks and recalls, Implement a program of daily or weekly accuracy testing, plan effectively and use correct segregation controls, improve checking procedures, develop proactive controls to support visual and mechanical inspections, use detection equipment correctly. In restaurants. promote hand washing before and after preparing food, clean and sanitize surfaces properly, separate raw foods from ready to eat foods.
Explanation: Food Recalls, CDC website
