President Speaks on Food Safety
Dateline: 05/06/00
President Clinton spoke on food safety, emphasizing the danger of the potentially deadly food-borne pathogen called Listeria in his weekly Radio Address to the Nation on Saturday. Evidence of Listeria caused the recent recall of hot dogs and luncheon meats and has been identified as the cause of the deaths of 21 people a year and a half ago. Listen to or read the President's complete address using the links below.
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Multi-state Outbreak of Listeriosis
The CDC reports on the 22-state outbreak that took 21 lives between August 2, 1998-February 8, 1999.
Bacteria Causes Recalls
Nutrition Guide Rick Hall reports on recent recalls of Bil Mar Foods and Oscar Mayer meet products.
Pregnancy Guide Robin Elise reports foods most often found to contain the Listeria bacteria and how to avoid infection.
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