Listeria Outbreak Linked to Deli Meat Leads to 2 Deaths: CDC

Published on July 20, 2024

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have reported two deaths from a Listeria outbreak linked to deli meat on Friday. In addition to two deaths, the CDC reported 28 illnesses and hospitalizations in 12 states. “Many people in this outbreak are reporting eating meat that they had sliced at deli counters,” the CDC said. “Investigators are collecting information to determine the specific products that may be contaminated. Products sold at the deli, especially those sliced or prepared at the deli, can be contaminated with Listeria.” The cases of illnesses and hospitalizations listed by the CDC are all in the central and east coast states: Missouri, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Georgia, North Carolina, Virginia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Maryland and Massachusetts....

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