No active Listeria cases in New Jersey. Listeria is a bacterium (the singular word for bacteria). Specifically, the germ that makes people sick is called Listeria monocytogenes. As of this writing there is ZERO active cases in New Jersey!

A multistate Listeria outbreak linked to soft cheeses has affected the tri-state area, including New Jersey, New York, and Maryland. Roughly 15 people have been sickened, with nearly all requiring hospitalization

Listeria (Pork Recall): Roughly 1,500 pounds of ready-to-eat pork products from a Hoboken distributor (Ferrarini USA) were recalled due to potential Listeria contamination. Fortunately, no illnesses have been tied to this specific pork recall yet.

No active Listeria cases in New Jersey 2026

As of this writing there are no active cases of Listeriosis in New Jersey.

What is Listeriosis

It is a disease caused by Listeria which is a bacterium!

Listeriosis is usually caused by eating food contaminated with listeria bacteria. Listeria can contaminate a wide range of foods, but most infections are caused by eating chilled, ready-to-eat foods – NHS

Symptoms usually start within two weeks of eating food contaminated with Listeria but may start as early as the same day or as late as 10 weeks after. Mild symptoms may include fever, muscle aches, nausea, tiredness, vomiting, and diarrhea. If the more severe form of listeriosis develops, symptoms may include headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, and convulsions. – FDA

Listeriosis treatment in New Jersey

You can get the best treatment in any urgent care or walk in clinic near you!

TIPS AND WARNINGS:

• Listeriosis is caused by bacterium!
• If you are curious how it spread, you can read how bacteria spread in New Jersey.
• Prevention is better than cure!
• Don’t panic there is no Listeriosis outbreak yet!
• Go to any walk-in clinic nearby for diagnosis, treatment, or consultation.