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Numerous individuals involved in this outbreak have reported consuming meat that was sliced at deli counters.
Information is being gathered by investigators to identify the particular products that might be affected. Items that are sold in the deli may contain Listeria, particularly if they are sliced or prepared there.
Listeria is easily transferred between hands, surfaces, deli equipment, and food. Listeria cannot be killed by refrigeration; however, any potential bacteria on these meats can be eliminated by reheating to a sufficiently high temperature before consumption.
According to NJ.com, two people were killed by the outbreak—one of whom was from New Jersey—and twenty-eight others were hospitalized.
Facts From the CDC:
Hospitalizations: 28
Deaths: 2
States: 12
Recall: No
Investigation status: Active
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
Listeria is particularly dangerous if you are 65 years of age or older, pregnant, or have a compromised immune system from certain illnesses or medical procedures. Although other people can contract Listeria, they rarely ever get very sick. View Symptoms.
If you are pregnant, are aged 65 or older, or have a weakened immune system:
Do not eat meats you get sliced at any deli counter, unless it is reheated to an internal temperature of 165°F or until steaming hot. Let it cool before you eat it.
Listeria can grow on foods kept in the refrigerator, but it is easily killed by heating food to a high enough temperature.
Clean your refrigerator, containers and surfaces that may have touched sliced deli meats.
Call your healthcare provider right away if you have any of these symptoms:
People who are not pregnant usually have fever, muscle aches, and tiredness. They may also get a headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, or seizures.
Pregnant people usually have fever, muscle aches, and tiredness. However, Listeria can cause pregnancy loss or premature birth. It can also cause serious illness or death in newborns.
Provide information to help us identify the specific deli products
If you are sick with Listeria, local or state health officials may contact you to find out what you ate in the month before you got sick. They may also ask for copies of receipts, your shopper card number, or leftover food for testing.
