Deli Meat Linked to Deadly Listeria Outbreak in Multiple States, CDC Urges Caution and Cooking Instructions
Atlanta, GA — Health officials have reported a deadly listeria outbreak linked to contaminated deli meats across several U.S. states, leading to two fatalities and numerous hospitalizations. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has identified the consumption of uncooked deli meats as the major source of this spread and is advising consumers to heat these products to a safe temperature before consumption. The outbreak, first detected in May, has been traced back to …