a Listeria infections associated with sliced deli meats Federal health officials said two people have died and 28 have been hospitalized in the Midwest and East Coast.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said Friday that it has received reports of people becoming sick with a bacteria that can cause food poisoning. The samples were taken between May 29 and July 5.
Illinois has one death, its only case, and New York has one death, giving it the most cases in the nation with seven. CDC Data.
Listeria is of particular concern for pregnant women, people over 65, and people with compromised immune systems. Pregnant women can become infected with Listeria, which can cause miscarriage. Other people can also become infected with Listeria, but serious illness is rare, according to the CDC.
What states have reported Listeria cases?
- New York: 7
- Maryland: 6
- Missouri: 2
- Virginia: 2
- Georgia: 2
- Minnesota: 1
- Wisconsin: 1
- Illinois: 1
- Pennsylvania: 1
- North Carolina: 1
- Massachusetts: 2
What meat did they eat?
CDC officials said 16 of the 18 sick people had eaten meat sliced at the deli counter, mostly deli-sliced turkey, liverwurst, and ham.