The listeriosis outbreak in 2008 linked to deli meats produced at a Maple Leaf plant in Ontario was a significant public health event. How was this situation dealt with?

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The listeriosis outbreak in 2008 was dealt with by improving the management of food-borne outbreaks. This included implementing new food safety protocols and increasing inspections of food production facilities. School children and supermarkets may have been advised to avoid deli meats, but the larger action taken was to improve food safety management. Doctors' offices being asked to follow news stories seems unlikely to be an effective response.

The Listeriosis Outbreak in 2008 Linked to Deli Meats Produced