One person from Illinois has died in a multi-state Listeria outbreak possibly connected to deli meat, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday.
Friday, July 19, 2024 8:21PM
The CDC said many people in the outbreak reported eating meat sliced at deli counters prior to getting sick. Twenty eight people have been infected in 12 states, including Illinois. All were hospitalized.The CDC said most people who became ill ate deli-sliced turkey and liverwurst from supermarkets and grocery store delis.Data was collected from May 29 to July 5, the CDC said.
The CDC said those who are pregnant, 65 or older or have a weakened immune system should avoid deli counter meat unless it is reheated to an internal temperature of 165 degrees.Symptoms of Listeria can include fever, muscle aches and tiredness. They may also include a headache, a stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance or seizures.
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