USA – Listeria Outbreak with Unknown Food Source

CDC

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A specific food item has not yet been identified as the source of this outbreak. However, CDC is concerned that several recent illnesses have been reported. Listeria illness is rarebut it can result in serious illness or death.

Listeria is especially harmful if you are pregnant, aged 65 or older, or have a weakened immune system. If you are in any of these groups and have Listeria symptoms, contact your healthcare provider right away.

Fast Facts
  • Illnesses: 11
  • Hospitalizations: 10
  • Deaths: 0
  • States: 10
  • Recall: No
  • Investigation status: Active

A specific food item has not yet been identified as the source of this outbreak.

Public health officials are interviewing people in this outbreak to find out what foods they ate before getting sick. Investigators are collecting as much information as they can to solve this outbreak.

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