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Deadly Listeria Outbreak Linked to Deli Meats

CDC Warns Consumers to Avoid Sliced Delicatessen Meats

Two Dead, Dozens Sickened in Multistate Outbreak

WEB July 20 2024 157 pm

At least two people have died and more than two dozen others have been sickened in an outbreak of listeria that has spread across multiple states, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC issued a warning Friday about the deadly multistate outbreak, which has been connected to deli meats.

Investigators are collecting information to determine the source of the outbreak and have identified several deli meats as potential sources of the infection. Many people in this outbreak have reported eating meats that they had sliced at deli counters.

The CDC is advising people who are pregnant, elderly, or have weakened immune systems to avoid eating deli meats, especially those that are sliced at the deli counter.

Listeriosis is a serious infection that can cause a variety of symptoms, including fever, muscle aches, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. In severe cases, listeriosis can lead to meningitis, sepsis, and even death.

The CDC is urging people who have eaten deli meats and are experiencing symptoms of listeriosis to seek medical attention immediately.

The outbreak is still under investigation and the CDC is working with state and local health departments to identify the source of the outbreak and prevent further illnesses.

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