Transcript of Deadly new foodborne illness outbreak kills baby

Tonight, Ushung Food, the latest brand in a deadly food bacteria outbreak, this time, Listeria. Twin infants have died in California, though the CDC can only connect one death to the outbreak, linked to ready to eat meat. Nine others were hospitalized, but the CDC says the number of cases is likely higher. Ushung Food telling MBC News, After a batch of product tested positive for Listeria in late October, we immediately took corrective actions, adding, They regreted what happened. The USDA announcing a recall of 72,000 pounds of Oushung meat and poultry products that have impacted four states, California, Illinois, New York, and New Jersey. This store in Los Angeles showing MBC News Today where those ready to eat bags have since been removed from refrigerators, packed away with a sign reading, Recall, Don't Put on Shelf. This latest outbreak follows other high-profile cases. Ten people died the summer from a listeria outbreak linked to tainted boar's head deli meat. In In October, more than 100 E coli cases from slivered onions on McDonald's quarter pounders. Mcdonald's has since found an alternate supplier for onions. And just this month, more than a dozen states reported E coli cases after one person died from eating organic carrots produced by Grimway Farms.

Should we be concerned about our food safety quality in this country?

We should be concerned. We should always be vigilant, but certainly don't panic. Sanitation is very key to controlling this bacteria. And so when you have these series of outbreaks, it really raises a lot of questions about how these facilities are maintaining their sanitation. And Dana, what's the advice from experts if you have any of these recalled products at home?

Yeah, well, Jose, first, throw them away immediately and then clean your refrigerator, containers, and surfaces that may have touched the recalled items because these kinds of bacteria can spread to other foods. Jose?

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