Listeria outbreak linked to deli meats sickens at least 7 people in New York The graph shows the number of cases in the United States

New York – A listeria outbreak Combined with cold cuts At least seven people have fallen ill in New York.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention research More than two dozen cases have been reported in 12 states.

On Friday, 28 people were sickened and hospitalized, with most cases reported in New York state. Two deaths were reported, one in New Jersey and the other in Illinois.

In New Jersey, one case was reported in Monmouth County and one in Passaic County. There have been no cases reported in Connecticut.

The first case was reported on May 29, and the most recent illness associated with the infection was reported on July 5. The patients’ ages ranged from 32 to 94 years.

Listeria outbreak linked to processed meats

According to the CDC, 16 of the 18 patients interviewed had eaten processed meats, including turkey, liverwurst and ham.

This outbreak is not currently linked to specific stores, brands or products. No recall has been issued in connection with the explosion.

According to the CDC, there is no data showing that people get sick from prepackaged deli meats.

What is Listeria?

Listeria is a bacterium that contaminates food.

It’s difficult to pinpoint where the bacteria came from, but doctors say there is a way to get rid of it.

“I recommend reheating or steaming the meat to a certain level of 165 degrees. That’s the only way to kill listeria,” said Dr. Rami Nageshbandi, chief medical officer and infectious disease specialist at SUNY Downstream Medical Center.

Common symptoms of listeriosis – an infection caused by Listeria – include fever, muscle aches and fatigue. Patients may experience headaches, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance or seizures.

Symptoms may begin as early as the day the contaminated food is eaten, but usually occur within two weeks.

Listeria rarely causes serious illness, but can be especially harmful to people over 65, people with weakened immune systems, and pregnant women.