Stockholm Restaurant Listeria Outbreak Cases Keep Rising
A listeria outbreak at Stockholm's Coco & Carmen restaurant has sickened multiple patrons. Health officials note listeria cases have been rising for two decades, making this outbreak unsurprising though concerning.
A major listeria outbreak has hit Coco & Carmen restaurant in Stockholm. Several visitors have fallen ill. Former state epidemiologist Magnus Gisslén said the outbreak comes as no surprise. Cases have increased over the past 20 years, he confirmed in a statement. Listeria infections typically cause fever and muscle aches. The bacteria poses particular risks for pregnant women and older adults. Stockholm health officials are investigating the outbreak's source. Restaurant outbreaks often trace back to contaminated ready-to-eat foods. Sweden's Public Health Agency monitors listeria trends nationally. This incident highlights ongoing food safety challenges in Nordic restaurants. How many more people will report symptoms in coming days?