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Listeria Outbreak Linked to Deli Meats Claims Two Lives Across 12 States

CDC investigates source as 28 people fall ill; pregnant women, elderly, and immunocompromised at higher risk.

Stock photo of some meat on a sandwich. Investigators are still trying to determine the specific products affected.
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Two people in the United States have died and 28 people have been hospitalized across 12 states from a listeria outbreak linked to sliced deli meat.
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Overview

  • Outbreak has led to two deaths, one in Illinois and one in New Jersey.
  • 28 cases reported in states including New York, Maryland, and Georgia.
  • No specific brands identified yet; deli-sliced meats suspected.
  • Symptoms include fever, muscle aches, and confusion.
  • CDC advises high-risk groups to avoid deli meats unless reheated.