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Cantaloupe Listeriosis Case
- Charles Palmer, a 70-year-old retired Marine, fell ill after eating contaminated cantaloupe from Walmart.
- He survived but suffered severe health consequences, highlighting the dangers of listeria.
Listeria's Danger
- Listeria is a dangerous bacteria that thrives in cool environments and can take weeks or months for symptoms to appear.
- This makes it harder to trace and more deadly than other foodborne illnesses.
Jensen Farms Case
- The Jensen brothers, owners of Jensen Farms, faced criminal charges and probation for the listeria outbreak linked to their cantaloupes.
- This case was significant as it's rare for food producers to face such charges.