Listeria: Recent Public Health and Genomics Developments - March 23, 2015

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Listeria: Recent Public Health and Genomics Developments - March 23, 2015

CDC Info

• Outbreak of listeriosis linked to Blue Bell creameries ice cream products
• Whole genome sequencing pinpoints source of listeriosis outbreak
• Wholesome Soy Products, Inc. sprouts recall and investigation of human listeriosis cases (Final Update)
• Maximizing the potential of real-time whole genome sequence-based Listeria surveillance to solve outbreaks and improve food safety

CDC information:Outbreak of listeriosis linked to Blue Bell creameries ice cream products

CDC information: Whole genome sequencing pinpoints source of listeriosis outbreak (Final Update)

Complete genome sequence of the persistent Listeria monocytogenes strain R479a.
Schmitz-Esser S et al. Genome Announc 2015 (2)

Genome sequences of five disinfectant-resistant Listeria monocytogenes strains from two Iberian pork-processing plants.
López-Alonso V et al. Genome Announc 2015 (2)

Whole-genome sequence of Listeria monocytogenes serovar 4b strain IZSAM_Lm_hs2008, isolated from a human infection in Italy.
Centorame P et al. Genome Announc 2015 (2)

Whole-genome sequences of 12 clinical strains of Listeria monocytogenes.
Cao G et al. Genome Announc 2015 (1)

Whole-genome sequence of Listeria monocytogenes strains from clinical and environmental samples from Varanasi, India.
Soni DK et al. Genome Announc 2015 (1)

Draft genome sequence of Listeria monocytogenes LM201, isolated from foodstuff.
Wu Y et al. Genome Announc 2015 (1)

Complete genome sequence of Listeria monocytogenes NTSN, a serovar 4b and animal source strain.
Tan W et al. Genome Announc 2015 (1)

Whole-genome sequencing identifies an atypical Listeria monocytogenes strain isolated from pet foods.
Burall LS et al. Genome Announc 2014 (6)

Complete genome sequence of Listeria monocytogenes Lm60, a strain with an enhanced cold adaptation capacity.
Tasara T et al. Genome Announc 2014 (6) 

Food Safety: Listeria Outbreak and Whole Genome Sequencing - November 19, 2014

CDC information: Wholesome Soy Products, Inc. sprouts recall and investigation of human listeriosis cases

Recalled bean sprouts linked to 2 listeria deaths, 3 hospitalizations, by Food Safety News Desk, Nov 8

CDC information: Maximizing the potential of real-time whole genome sequence-based Listeria surveillance to solve outbreaks and improve food safety