Multistate Listeria Outbreak Linked with Sliced Deli Meat, CDC Says

The CDC has issued a warning about a multistate listeria outbreak linked to deli meat, with two deaths and at least 28 hospitalizations reported. Investigations suggest the actual number of cases may be higher due to undiagnosed milder infections. The outbreak spans 15 states, with most cases traced back to deli meats like turkey and liverwurst, but no specific product has been identified.

Listeria, a serious foodborne pathogen, poses a higher risk to pregnant individuals, seniors, and those with weakened immune systems. The CDC advises cooking deli meats to 165°F and cleaning surfaces that may have come into contact with them. Read more from CNN here.