Outbreak of listeria food poisoning linked to deli-sliced meats causing fatalities and hospitalizations across multiple states.
- Two people have died and over two dozen have been hospitalized due to an outbreak of listeria food poisoning linked to meat sliced at grocery store deli counters.
- At least 28 people in 12 states have become ill, with the majority of cases reported in New York.
- Listeria infections can cause symptoms such as fever, muscle aches, and tiredness, with more severe symptoms including stiff neck, confusion, and convulsions.
- The outbreak has affected individuals aged 32 to 94, with a median age of 75, including one pregnant person who remained pregnant despite falling ill.
- The CDC has not identified the specific source of the outbreak, but many affected individuals reported eating deli-sliced turkey, liverwurst, and ham.
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Infectious Diseases, Public Health & Prevention, Emergency Medicine