Selasa, 27 September 2011

Listeria Bacteria alert at Fruit Melon

Enjoying winter melon is very refreshing in hot weather. But, be careful, recently found that melons contain listeria bacteria which can be toxic to the body and cause death.

Based on information from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) there were 35 cases of poisoning in 10 states melon. This poison causes the four people died, one person in Oklahoma, one in Colorado and two in New Mexico.

As quoted from the pages of the Stir Cafemom, toxic honeydew which causes the death toll from Jensen Farms in Colorado. After these events arise, all products are shipped melons from 29 July to 10 September in 17 states drawn from the market. This makes the people of the world worry.

Listeria monocytogenes is a bacteria that can cause the disease listeriosis. These bacteria are commonly found in soil, where they mengonusmsi dead plant matter. When consumed, the bacteria alter their properties and are able to enter cells. Unless otherwise be controlled by the immune response, they can enter the bloodstream.

If the bacteria enter the bloodstream, the toxins can result in very serious listeria. Can enter the brain and nervous system, causing disability and even death. But the most dangerous listeria-contaminated food consumed by pregnant women, because it can cause miscarriage, stillbirth, premature, or cause death in newborns.

Listeriosis is most vulnerable to experienced adults, people with weakened immune systems, pregnant women and newborns.

If you just enjoy delicious melons and worry about contracting this bacteria, you should need to know the symptoms of listeriosis that may invade the body. Symptoms usually begin with fever, muscle aches, nausea and diarrhea.

The symptoms may look like a normal illness symptoms. And usually the symptoms will occur several days after eating contaminated food. However, it could also take up to two months.

If listeria infection spreads to the nervous system, symptoms will be different, could have a headache, stiff neck, confusion or changes in alertness experience, loss of balance and even seizures.

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