reported that they were investigating an outbreak oflinked to deli meats in multiple states. They’re still trying to find a specific type and brand of deli meat or supplier that may be the cause of the outbreak.
As of October 23, 10 people between the ages of 40 to 89 were infected and hospitalized and one person has died. The people they interviewed reported eating Italian deli meats, including salami, mortadella and prosciutto—both from a deli counter and prepackaged. The cases are currently in New York, Massachusetts and Florida.
If you do have deli meat in your fridge, there’s no need to panic. The CDC advises heating your lunch meats to an internal temperature of 165°F or until steaming hot. Try microwaving your deli meat before you make a sandwich, or enjoy your cold cuts as part of aAlso, remember to practice good food safety and hygiene in your kitchen.
In pregnant women, symptoms can include fever and flu-like symptoms, such as fatigue and aches. Listeriosis can also lead to miscarriage or stillbirth—it’s the reason that. If you’re not pregnant, you might feel headaches, fever, muscle aches, confusion or loss of balance. These symptoms typically start 1-4 weeks after eating contaminated food, but can happen as early as the same day or as late as 70 days after you eat the food.
Call your provider if you’re experiencing symptoms of listeriosis and have consumed deli meats recently. Check back with the
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