State of play: The rise in such incidents can partially be attributed to an increase in consumer demand for ready-to-eat foods and pre-packaged meals, Detwiler told Axios in a phone interview.
Critical failures in sanitation inspections from the federal government are also an issue, he said, pointing to this year's Boar's Head outbreak.
With greater convenience comes more risk. Those types of foods are often consumed without any additional cooking, which would potentially kill listeria, Detwiler said.
The 2024 recalls included a wide range of food products from vegetables to meat to apple juice, which sickened many people in the U.S.
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