Health officials investigate a fatal listeria outbreak linked to deli meats, advising caution for at-risk groups.
- U.S. health officials investigate a fatal outbreak of listeria food poisoning
- CDC advises pregnant, elderly, and immunocompromised individuals to avoid eating sliced deli meat unless recooked at home
- No specific food recall issued as contaminated products are still unidentified
- Common symptoms of listeria infections include fever, muscle aches, stiffness, confusion, and convulsions
- CDC recommends reheating deli meats to reduce risk of listeria infection as refrigeration does not kill the bacteria
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Infectious Diseases, Public Health & Prevention