CDC investigating listeria infections linked to deli meats and cheeses

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Eight people in several US states have been hospitalized with listeria infections, including one person who died, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says

The infections of the bacterium listeria monocytogenes have been reported in Michigan, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania, the CDC said Wednesday.The death was reported in Michigan, according to the CDC. The US Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service and the US Food and Drug Administration are monitoring the bacteria strain.

Officials have not identified the supplier of the deli products. Listeria bacteria is especially concerning in pregnant women because they can cause miscarriage, stillbirth, premature delivery or a life-threatening infection in a newborn. The elderly and individuals with weakened immune systems are also at risk for listeria infection.Avocado recall in 6 states over listeria concernsSymptoms of listeriosis include fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion and loss of balance.

 

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jmike2689

'The listeria specimens from those people were collected from November 13, 2016 to March 4 of this year 2019.' ARTICLE '260 people die from listeria yearly.' CDC 8 people over a 2 plus year period. Fear mongering again CNN

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Stuff like this makes me nervous about eating out.

Are these incidents increasing?

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